The city was eerily ghost-town like, or at least as close as a major city like Los Angeles can be. Although it wasn't nearly as empty as when we had LA and other freeways to ourselves during March through June of 2020, when we took full advantage of shelter in place policies, no traffic and cheap gas to explore this great country. The second to last week of the year is always one of our favorite times to explore Los Angeles because there’s very … [Read more...]
70th anniversary of SAS becoming the world’s first airline to fly over the Polar Regions
Seventy years have passed since SAS made aviation history on November 15, 1954, by becoming the world’s first airline to operate a commercial flight over the North Pole. The pioneering flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles not only significantly reduced flying time and lowered fuel consumption, but also established the most efficient link between Europe and the USA. November 15, 2024, marks the 70th anniversary of the historic achievement that … [Read more...]
Enjoy a European Geo Thermal Spa Experience in the heart of Southern California
Murrieta Hot Springs, California, Geothermal Resort Review I first discovered the benefits of thermal springs as a young bride living in Southern Germany. My life there included visits to picturesque towns which evoked scenes right out of the “Sound of Music.” But nothing quite surpassed the rejuvenation and relaxation I felt after a dip in one of the many thermal pools that dotted the Bavarian countryside. I had the pleasure of … [Read more...]
Where in the World Am I Now?
Driving from Mumbai to Nashik we passed road construction chaos. If I had to guess I would say completion on this project will be sometime between 550 and 750 years from now. It had the appearance of having been worked on for decades with little progress to show for the effort. What appeared to be total chaos for kilometers included piles of rotting garbage, lengthy sections of broken pavement, stones everywhere, partially paved sections covered … [Read more...]
Lazy Days in One of the World’s Least Visited Countries
Time moves no slower here than in Los Angeles or any other major city on the planet. It’s just what you decide to do with your time that determines how fast you perceive time. This is Majuro Atoll in the little visited and very remote Marshall Islands. Here are a few observations and notes from our time in the country: - The Marshall Islands became a country in 1986. - U.S. dollars are the accepted currency - It takes over an hour … [Read more...]
Colorado Rockies: The Journey of Colorado’s Major League Baseball Team
The Colorado Rockies, a Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in Denver, Colorado, have a storied history that reflects both the challenges and triumphs of professional sports in the Rocky Mountain region. Since their inception, the Rockies have built a dedicated fan base and become an integral part of Colorado's sports culture. Similarly, the Los Angeles Angels, who play at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, have their own rich history in MLB, … [Read more...]
The Lookout Roadhouse – May 2024
Along the windy and and often heavily traveled Oretega Highway is a singular lookout perch with a restaurant hugging the interior confines of this space. The Lookout Roadhouse, appropriately named is located on a pullout off of the highway affording excellent views of Lake Elsinore and the landscape spread out panorama like far below. Located only about 15 miles from the center of Lake Elsinore, Lookout Roadhouse was founded in 1945 and has been … [Read more...]
A Home Run Collaboration: STARLUX Airlines and the Los Angeles Dodgers Renew and Expand Partnership for Three More Years
Continuing as "Proud Partner" and now "Exclusive Taiwanese Airline Partner," STARLUX affirms its commitment to the people of the City of Angels and the Dodgers' homebase. Los Angeles, California, and Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines and the Los Angeles Dodgers are bolstering their relationship with a three-year expanded renewal agreement. This new multi-year deal not only renews STARLUX's "Proud Partner" status … [Read more...]
Where to Nest by Kristen Van Nest
At its core, Where to Nest by Kristen Van Nest is a book about self-discovery and finding a sense of place and purpose. And this searching is built around international experiences through most of Kristen's twenties while living abroad. She moved to Luxembourg on a Fulbright Scholarship, followed by three years in China working for a wine importer and spending time in Thailand during a government coup and in Greece during a banking crisis. … [Read more...]
Angeleno Wine Company – March 2024
Angeleno Wine Company produces a diversity of unique for contemporary California varieties, focusing on grapes grown in Los Angeles County from small family owned vineyards. For reference, commercial winegrowing began in California in Los Angeles starting in 1833 and then eventually shifted to other parts of the state as urban sprawl replaced vineyards. Vineyards dominated parts of Los Angeles including what is now the arts district and along the … [Read more...]
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