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Los Angeles Food & Wine 2014

October 18, 2014 by Michelle YamLeave a Comment

  Now in its 4th year, 2014's Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival did not disappoint with a stellar lineup including top Chefs Michael Chiarello, Fabio Viviani, Michael Voltaggio, Nancy Silverton, Graham Elliot, Masaharu Morimoto, Ricardo Zarate, and Pierre Gagnaire. Set amidst downtown Los Angeles, this is a four-day epicurean event where guests come to taste the city's finest in food and drink. This year Celebrity Cruises, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Celebrity, Cruising, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, Los Angeles, Wine Tasting

Huatulco, Mexico, More than an Exotic Name!

June 22, 2014 by Michelle Yam2 Comments

When one mentions vacationing in Mexico, perhaps a few of the more well-known destinations such as Cancun, Los Cabos, or Acapulco come to mind. Every place has its own unique charm, but I often find myself yearning for a more remote and undiscovered destination. So when I received the invitation to visit Huatulco in Mexico, I was excited to have the opportunity to familiarize myself with this unknown location. The mere fact that I had never heard … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, Beach, Culture, History, Los Angeles, Mexico, Palm Trees, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Spa

Finding Peace and Relaxation at The Oaks at Ojai

February 10, 2014 by Michelle YamLeave a Comment

The sky was clear blue. It was another beautiful and warm day, like how most days are here in Southern California. The road ahead finally opened up. After about an hour of driving through congested Los Angeles traffic, it was a relief to enter the stretch of the 101 Ventura freeway where it looked like a deserted highway. Taking a road trip on a Monday when most people start their work week certainly has its advantages. I arrived at my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, California, Dancing, Freeways, Hiking, Lodge, Los Angeles, Massage, Restaurants, River Rafting, Road Trip, Shopping Mall, Spa, Traffic, Ventura, Walking tour, Wildlife

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