9 Innings and Outings during Cactus League

It’s a rite of spring: Angels and Dodgers fans head to Arizona to catch their beloved ball clubs and get a glimpse of what the summer will bring. It’s less than an hour in the air between L.A. and Phoenix, so Angelenos, what are you waiting for? Plan your Cactus League itinerary with these must-dos. 1. Sloan Park – After a winter of hibernation, Cubs … Continue reading 9 Innings and Outings during Cactus League

What shall you pack for Coachella?

Coachella -ella -ella. It’s that time of year again where almost all of LA flocks to the grooviest music fest around – Coachella. Fashion from neon colors to cutout airy hippy dresses to flower headbands, to cut-off high wasted jean shorts. Coachella has created its own spring fling weekend fashion. Not only should you have your style in check for this weekend of sweaty outdoor … Continue reading What shall you pack for Coachella?

Escape LA: Wines Among the Pines in Cambria

Last month, the town of Cambria, located in the 805, played host to the inaugural Paso BlendFest on the Coast, a wine-tasting event to showcase the distinctive blends of the most celebrated wine region in this part of the state. More than two dozen renowned wineries offered guests the opportunity to sample two or three, sometimes four, unique blends. “As evidenced by Paso’s recent honor as Wine … Continue reading Escape LA: Wines Among the Pines in Cambria

Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Coming Soon – Win Tickets Here

The nation’s largest travel show, the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show, is returning to the Long Beach Convention center on Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22, 2015. To celebrate its 10th annual year in LA, thousands of travel options and international culture and cuisine will be on hand. Just some of the Celebrity Expert Travel Speakers will include Samantha Brown, Rick Steves, Pauline Frommer, Peter Greenberg and Phil Keoghan. Not to … Continue reading Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Coming Soon – Win Tickets Here

Husky Movers (TIG Inc) – Get the Job Done

A couple months ago I unexpectedly had to move, and a friend recommended me to use Husky Movers. This was an excellent decision to move so many large items quickly. Two Russian guys showed up with their moving truck, packing materials, and bubble wrap. Flashbacks of Hans and Franz flittered through my mind and scenes of “We are here to pump you up,” kept racing through … Continue reading Husky Movers (TIG Inc) – Get the Job Done

Escape from Los Angeles

We all love Los Angeles, that’s why we live here, but sometimes you just need to escape lala-land for something different. I found myself with a few days off in this first part of 2014, and wanted to escape the traffic and post-holiday depression of real life. I wanted to go somewhere where there was still a hint of winter, somewhere quiet and quaint yet … Continue reading Escape from Los Angeles

The Traveler’s Bookcase: An Interview with the Owner

The Traveler’s Bookcase located on 8375 W. Third Street in LA is the kind of place I hope never disappears. I could get lost in this store for hours dreaming up my next adventure. The quaint feel reminds me of book stores on the east coast. This hip neighborhood is a perfect spot too since it has every restaurant, boutique, and coffee house you could … Continue reading The Traveler’s Bookcase: An Interview with the Owner