The Channel Islands have piqued my interest for over a decade as I look at Catalina Island (one of the 8 Channel Islands) from our Malibu pad. During the pandemic we discovered the lesser known idyllic Two Harbors on Catalina where a stay at rustic Banning House Lodge made me long for my tranquil New England homeland. But these other unfamiliar islands we yearned to … Continue reading Channel Islands, like nowhere else on earth
Sandwiched between Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes, many people don’t realize that Torrance, California has an incredible food and craft beer scene. One of the largest Japanese populations outside of Hawaii in America exists here too influencing the cuisine in major ways. Just 10 miles from LAX and 17 miles north of Long Beach Airport, Torrance is the place to enjoy your hops in your flip flops! … Continue reading Get to know Torrance, California
Fall 2021 is here! You may not live in a location where the leaves change color, but you can recreate a fall feeling just about anywhere in your own home. Get cozy with these autumnal products. Decocrated Fall Home Decor Box For those that may not be so creative with home décor or just don’t have the time to source cool finds to spruce up … Continue reading Fall for autumn with these seasonal products
Los Angeles is a place like no other. What other oceanfront city has a mountain range running through the middle of it? It’s Hollywood — the entertainment capital of the world, as well as a Mecca of food and fashion. It features the greatest inter-city collegiate rivalry, with USC and UCLA. It’s home to the Dodgers and Lakers, and after a long drought with no … Continue reading Ode to LA: Lacoste Shows Support for Uncle Paulie’s Deli; LA Businesses
The calendar may say that summer is coming to an end, but the thermometer — and more importantly, the menu — say, it’s just getting warmed up. The handheld favorites that have been feasted upon since Memorial Day are still in good taste. Los Angeles is a lot of things, but will always be a burger town. We do them special here whether it’s with … Continue reading Fast, Cheap and Nearly Perfect
Think about the last time you saw someone litter. Hopefully, it’s been a while. Maybe it was someone tossing their fast food trash out of their car or someone who missed a mid-range jumper into a sidewalk garbage can. I’m always a combination of shocked and disgusted when I see a person carelessly drop their filth wherever they happen to be, like a horse taking … Continue reading The Future of Travel
Whether you’re a native Angeleno or you’re headed there for a day trip, you’ll likely see plenty of people around the city showing off their incredible ink. If you want to join the ranks of the adorned SoCal population, there are plenty of amazing artists and studios ready to give you the celebrity treatment. Here are a few of the top-rated LA tattoo parlors to … Continue reading 5 Top-Rated Tattoo Parlors and Tips for Getting a Tattoo in LA
New restaurants seem to be sprouting in LA at a shocking pace. We are all so ready to dine out and feel some semblance of culture because that is why most of us live in LA, right? This list includes new openings, new menu offerings at some familiar places, and old spots we think you should consider that may be new to you. Plan your … Continue reading New restaurants in LA to put on your radar
Moving somewhere new is an adventure, especially if you’ve never been there before or have no idea what to expect of the place. Los Angeles, California, is well-known for being a tourist attraction and a city with so much to offer everyone who sets foot in it. Over 13 million people live in the Los Angeles area, proving that it’s more than just a destination … Continue reading 4 Seasonal LA Weather Tips If You’re New to the LA Area
Whatever a return to normalcy ends up looking like, there’s no doubt that after more than a year of isolation, humans and pups are going to need a little help to get used to mixing and mingling again. Here’s a few product recommendations that should help ease the transition for fur babies and their parents! If you’re anything like us, you may have let some … Continue reading Getting Our Pups (And Ourselves) Ready to Re-Enter Society!
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