Mexico City. Acapulco. Puerta Vallarta. Cancun. If you're like most people, these are the Mexican cities you are familiar with. However, Puebla, or La Puebla de los Angeles (“the city of the angels,”) is the most beautiful Mexican city that you've likely never heard of. Only a couple of hours from Mexico City, I first visited it during a backpacking trip in 2005, more by coincidence than by design, and was astounded by one of the most remarkable … [Read more...]
Innaugural Los Angeles Classic Auto Show Brings Family Fun to the World of Cars
The Los Angeles Classic Auto Show has something for everyone as it showcases the finest classic, collector and vintage automobiles this January 27-29, 2017 (Los Angeles, CA) – When the first Classic Auto Show drives into Downtown Los Angeles next month, it will be bringing with it the very best in automotive celebrities and a unique, unparalleled glimpse at decades of the finest and rarest vehicles that car aficionados have prized over the … [Read more...]
2017 Twitter Feed Schedule
I was bumming around the island of Gozo in the Mediterranean earlier this year and found myself swimming in a private bay on the north side of the island. While splashing around in the relaxing waters I thought to myself it might be nice to spend a month highlighting some of my interests in travel on my Twitter account - dedicating one month to each topic. I thought a bit more about this and by the time I reached the rocky shores I had … [Read more...]
Six Things You Didn’t Know About Beijing
“I speak and speak. But the listener retains only the words he is expecting." So cautioned Marco Polo as he left the court of the great Kublai Khan in Dadu (modern day Beijing) in the year 1295 C.E. Certainly this was a timely reminder for me as I stepped off the plane in Beijing for the first time. Over the years, I had heard lots about Beijing, most of which with a negative slant. Much to my delight, I encountered a wonderful and fascinating … [Read more...]
Tangled Vines by Frances Dinkelspiel
'Do not buy this book'! It will change the way you look at the wine industry and will certainly make collectors of high end wines think twice about their purchases. Author Dinkelspiel has created a mesmerizing look at greed, deception and crime throughout California's storied wine history. Central to the story is Mark Anderson, a wine aficionado whose nefarious activities in the wine world culiminate when he sets fire in 2005 to a wine … [Read more...]
Sam Shank, CEO HotelTonight
I recently met Sam as part of a partnership I was helping to promote. I used HotelTonight for booking a last minute trip to New Orleans using it to find a centrally located hotel within a short walk of the famous French Quarter. The app is simple to use and offers excellent coverage of hotels in the United States and Europe as well as other International destinations. The idea behind HotelTonight is to provide discounted hotel rooms based on last … [Read more...]
Ian Cumming, Entrepreneur & Founder Travel Massive
I have attended select Travel Massive events in Los Angeles for several years now (Los Angeles has a healthy community of such startups) and was pleasantly surprised to meet the founder, Ian Cumming in Bangkok earlier this year. I highly respect Ian's work in creating this organization and what it now offers for those in the travel industry holding monthly meetups in more then 70 cities world wide. Their events are excellent opportunities for … [Read more...]
California’s Largest Traveling Beer Festival Returns to LA County
CBF Returns with More of the Best Craft Beers, Food and Music in Southern California (San Dimas, Calif.) – California’s largest travelling beer festival is set to return to beautiful Bonelli Park in San Dimas on September 10-11. Celebrating the best microbreweries and craft beers from across the Golden State, California Beer Festival Los Angeles will showcase over 85 ice-cold craft beers on tap, exciting musical performances, a fleet of … [Read more...]
Q Sushi in Downtown Los Angeles
Japan features some of the finest dining experiences and quality food in the world. Scientists and researchers have discovered that Okinawa, an island off the coast of Japan, boasts the largest population of centenarians in the world. There must be something to the way the Japanese people eat. Sushi was likely introduced to Japan in the 8th century, while the first mention of sushi in the United States eaten by non Japanese was in 1904 by … [Read more...]
Etihad Airways Opens first U.S. West World-Class Premium Lounge at LAX
(Los Angeles, California – July 25, 2016) Etihad Airways officially opened its first U.S. west coast First and Business Class Premium Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in the new Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). Building on a growing global reputation for product innovation and development, the lounge reflects a commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences for First and Business Class guests, Etihad … [Read more...]
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