The United States of America is a massive country with dozens of major cities dotting the landscape from coast to coast. Those with dreams of one day visiting the U.S. - or living there - have their work cut out for them in terms of where to travel or settle down. The truth is you could spend a lifetime exploring the United States and still have plenty left to see and do. With this in mind, the best approach is to focus on the handful of … [Read more...]
Best Places in California to Check Out This Summer
If California is on your mind for summer traveling, you're in for a real treat because this state has a lot to offer. California is full of miles of beaches, pristine forests, and many points of interest that you'll want to keep coming back to be able to take in everything. Since you're planning on going in the summer, you'll want to make a list of all the fun things you can do outdoors so you can enjoy the sun and beautiful skies. Pismo … [Read more...]
What’s New in San Diego this Spring 2022
Events The Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns April 3 – 10, 2022 with over 90 participating restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County. Participating restaurants will offer three-course dinner menus for $20, $30, $40, $50 or $60 per person and/or two-course lunch menus for $10, $15, $20 or $25 per person. The participating restaurants span across the county from the South Bay to the borders of Oceanside and … [Read more...]
Take it Outside San Diego
The great outdoors is in! And there is no better place to take it all in than San Diego. From open-air movie and music venues to an array of al fresco dining options to a plethora of recreational offerings, there is no shortage of ways to revel in the sunshine while safely enjoying all that San Diego has to offer. Al Fresco All Around While San Diego has always had great outdoor eating options, the pandemic has amped up the appreciation for … [Read more...]
7 Best California Road Trip Routes and How to Get There Safely
You could just book a plane or a train ticket to your final destination and skip the road trip across California. However, California’s vast landscape is a true thing of beauty and deserves to be mindfully savored. But before you embark on this incredible journey, make sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape. After all, California is a sizable state with roadways that extend for hundreds of miles. You might even want to consider mechanical … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do in Lake Arrowhead
“Every season is beautiful but autumn is my favorite. Everyone is out and about but more bundled up. It’s a fun time,” says Summer Barron, Spa Director at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa. Born and raised in Lake Arrowhead, California, Summer is the perfect person to inform me about the area, the resort and what makes it such a popular choice by those in the know. Lake Arrowhead is a private lake and community nestled at 5200 ft. (1500 m) in the … [Read more...]
Playing the Points Game: A Beginner’s Thoughts
My youngest son is about to fly the coop and start college, joining his older brother in the fall at San Diego State. This means that my wife and I are about to become empty nesters, giving us the chance to fly the coop ourselves and travel more. With this looming rebirth of freedom, I am beginning to look into the wonderful (and complicated!) game of acquiring points as a means of knocking down the costs of airfare, lodging, restaurants, and … [Read more...]
Crazy About Cats at the San Diego Zoo
The black jaguar strides agitatedly back and forth in a small corner of her otherwise large enclosure, occasionally stopping to sniff the air, then quickly resuming her search. Something has piqued her interest. She stoops down to take a view from a different angle, brushing her snout through the tall green grass. Her deep emerald eyes flare like Saint Elmo's fire as she continues to hunt for the elusive source of her interest. This is Mystique, … [Read more...]
How to Get Licked by a Giraffe
I'm about to be licked by a giraffe. It sounds silly but it's happening. She leans forward to get closer to me, her massive head moving to within a few centimeters of my face. I can feel her heavy breath on my cheek as she extends her enormous 45-cm (18 in) long tongue straight at me. I cringe and smile in delight at the same time. The anticipation is too much and, against every impulse, I shut my eyes. Wow, is this really happening?! Where am … [Read more...]
Road Trip Part 3: San Diego and Encinitas
International travelers are more than happy to tell you all about the people, places, and cultures of the world. There is nothing that can compare to the experience of exploring ancient cities in far away countries. To be emersed in the customs of a foreign land is an escape from one's self and education in life. In the U.S. we are so fascinated by the cultures of other countries that we often take for granted the diversity within our borders. … [Read more...]
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