I’ll admit I was a little skeptical when I was initially invited to join the Taste of Torrance tour hosted by Discover Torrance, a non-profit organization funded by local hotels to help promote the city, but there can be no great discovery or adventure without an open mind, so off I went. I was fortunate to be staying at the Doubletree Torrance, whose General Manager had not only been there for the past 19 years, but was also the head of the … [Read more...]
The Bardo National Museum, Tunis Tunisia – December 2015
This National treasure is the largest and oldest museum in the country; it is a must visit for travelers to Tunisia and is certainly one of the more impressive museums on the African continent and in the Mediterranean region. Located in a former palace the museum contains a significant and memorable collection of Roman mosaics from archaeological sites within the country including nearby Carthage. Pieces in the collection date back several … [Read more...]
Bugs for Breakfast? Will Bugs Ever Be a Sustainable Food Source in the United States?
I was recently in Fort Lauderdale and of all places in a very touristy part of town I stumbled into a bar with multiple screens playing American Football and was surprised to find Chapulines (certain type of grasshopper) on the menu among a variety of 'normal' American foods. I've been thinking about the general lack of demand for edible insects in this country and seeing this on the menu made me think even further. Of course I ordered the … [Read more...]
Best New Years Eve Vacations According To JustFly
While it’s fun to gather around with friends and family to watch New Year’s celebrations on television and countdown to your timezone’s entry into the New Year, some people like to take it to the next level. There are several amazing places to enjoy the ringing in of the New Year and it just so happens that JustFly’s list of top holiday destinations includes many of them. I decided to take a look at my favourite places to celebrate the New Year … [Read more...]
Relax in Conejo Valley: Food, Wine, Microbrews & the Outdoors
Conejo Valley is located about 45 minutes north of Los Angeles; due to its proximity, this region makes for an ideal weekend getaway from Los Angeles. You are not dealing with a confusing artery of multiple freeways - there is one main freeway that goes through the valley, the 101 and to a lesser extent, the 23. Conejo Valley encompasses four communities, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park spread out along this part of … [Read more...]
Submit Pieces to StoryBy and Earn Income
I've recently discovered StoryBy, an online community of contributors with a diverse range of content. They maintain a program for writers in which you can earn income based on your submitted stories (based on a points system and popularity of content). I had to see how the submission system works (having used similar services in the past which were quite clunky and difficult to use) so I created an account. Submitting a piece is simple … [Read more...]
LAX is Happening!
I frequently use LAX for connecting to domestic flights and it is often my International hub. I even have LAX written on my license plate! Over the past few years I've been watching the airport change ... in a good way. The architectural 'waves' of Tom Bradley International Terminal are now as nearly iconic as the Theme Building (which housed the former Encounter Restaurant). LAX is growing - it is now the 5th busiest airport by volume in the … [Read more...]
The Heart of the South Bay – Torrance
I’d be willing to bet that if I asked you if you’ve ever been to Torrance, CA, your response would be something along the lines of “uh, where now?” Surrounded by Hermosa, Redondo, and Palos Verdes, well-known beach cities along California’s Santa Monica Bay, Torrance is often overlooked. However, for those who are looking for an authentic community experience in a location that is still close to all the Southern CA tourist hotspots, and will make … [Read more...]
Sweden Just Got One Giant Step Closer to Los Angeles with New Non-stop SAS Flights to Kick off in March, 2016
New York -- Travel to Sweden is about to get a boost from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) when it inaugurates daily flights between Stockholm, Scandinavia’s premier travel destination, and Los Angeles on March 14, 2016. This marks the first time in more than 20 years that SAS will operate non-stop, flights from Los Angeles to the stunning Scandinavian destination of Sweden. Up to now, west coast travelers have had to book non-direct flights … [Read more...]
Wine Tasting with NatureBox in the Napa Valley
Arguably the Napa Valley is the most well-known wine region in the entire country. I am fortunate to spend significant time in the area. In my "other" life I am a wine writer focusing on the Napa Valley. I'm working on a project in which I am trying to visit, taste with and write about nearly all wineries and commercial producers in the Napa Valley. This project has also opened up some additional wine writing gigs, recently for the Four Seasons … [Read more...]
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