The hustle and bustle of Los Angeles is an unforgettable part of what makes this dazzling city fascinating. It has a magnetic appeal whether you’re lounging under the sun in Venice Beach or pondering over the local delicacies at a café in Santa Monica. There’s so much to do and so little time for tourists visiting Los Angeles. Having spent considerable time in this captivating part of California, it’s best to start by looking at some of the more dangerous areas in the city and the hidden tourist traps. Here […]

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MISSOULA, Mont. – Adventure Cycling Association is broadening its offerings and making them more accessible to all, releasing 12 new Short Routes from major metro areas across the United States. Known for its epic long-distance routes like the TransAmerica Trail and Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, the organization produced its Short Routes for those new to bike travel or those with less time. And the Short Routes are available for free in digital formats that can be loaded onto smartphones and GPS devices, or printed as paper maps and cue […]

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(From the August/September 2005 issue of “Escape From America Magazine” Vol. 8 No. 1 – EscapeArtist.com Inc. 832-1245 World Trade Center Panama, Republic of Panama) The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. Everyone has a desire to live and settle in a paradise of ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, the east provides such a place: an environment that satisfies every transient and visitor in their pursuit of pleasure – where life could be more interesting and exceptionally unique. In […]

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Los Angeles is like few cities in the world. The mere name instantly conjures up more world-famous sights than I can name – the Hollywood sign, the Walk of Fame, the Getty Center and Museum, the California Science Center, Malibu, Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Boulevard, Santa Monica and its pier, the boardwalk at Venice Beach, Universal Studios, Rodeo Drive, the Griffith Observatory, the Disney Concert Hall, Huntington Library and Gardens, and on and on and on. And while every one of these destinations is worth its own article, I have […]

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Annual Innovation Festival S.T.E.A.M Machines Returns Sunday, March 4th • Path to Innovation Panel featuring NASA JPL, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Uber/Elevate • Exhibition Showcase of the latest in tech, science and the arts • National Rube Goldberg Competition for middle school and high school students SANTA MONICA – (February 2018) – Machines take the pier! On Sunday, March 5, the Santa Monica Pier becomes a nucleus of innovation as it welcomes many of the country’s tech leaders, educators and students for the 5th Annual S.T.E.A.M Machines Innovation Fair. This free […]

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Fifty of the best of California’s micro-production wineries pour their wines in historic Santa Monica venue a few blocks from the ocean and Expo Line; Grand Tasting, Rare and Reserve tasting, Silent Wine auction and more… Paso Robles, CA – – Garagiste Events Inc., producers of the renowned Garagiste Festivals, announced that tickets are now on sale for The Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure, whichreturns to Los Angeles County on July 15th, at a stunning new historic location in Santa Monica, just a few blocks from the ocean (and close to […]

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The festival introduces a star-studded lineup and consummate hosts, including the premiere of Amazon’s “Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse” on opening night, along with a “Grilling Event at Sunset” ushered by renowned Restaurateur Rick Bayless at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, all set in the flourishing food city of Los Angeles WHAT Presented by Coastal Luxury Management and founding partners FOOD & WINE and Lexus, Los Angeles Food & Wine releases its 2016 chef all-star lineup and extraordinary programming for the 6th annual celebrated culinary event on August […]

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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 world and the 2nd in the United States. And it’s infrastructure […]

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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 a little smaller dent on your pocketbook, I’d urge you to find Torrance on […]

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The Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival has quickly become one of the city’s most prominent food and wine events; it is a big deal – you probably saw the billboards scattered around town leading up to the festival. This event recently celebrated it’s 5th year in a row with three nights of culinary excellence combined with world class wine. Each day features a number of events including cooking demonstrations by celebrated chefs (this year a number well-known chefs were on hand including Thomas Keller, Michael Chiarello, Tyler Florence and […]

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LOS ANGELES FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL POURS ON THE REVELRY WITH MARQUEE WINE SEMINARS AND LEXUS’ “SIGNATURE SERIES” FEATURING INTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCES WITH LEXUS CULINARY MASTERS CARLO MIRARCHI, MICHAEL CHIARELLO, AND MICHELLE BERNSTEIN In addition, participating chefs at the 5th anniversary of Los Angeles Food & Wine will be debuting festival partner Chef Works’ new extension of their Urban Collection of uniform apparel and products, as they treat guests to three-nights and four-days of tastings, dinners, lunches, seminars, cooking demonstrations at the annual culinary jubilee WHAT:Los Angeles Food & Wine, […]

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Michelin starred honorees, James Beard Award winners, Food & Wine Best New Chefs, and 200 wineries, will once again converge on the City of Angels during the annual epicurean jubilee produced by Coastal Luxury Management WHAT: The fifth annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, presented with founding partners FOOD & WINE and Lexus, is set to feature three-nights and four-days of unrivaled tastings, dinners, lunches, seminars, book signings, cooking demonstrations, and special events, showcasing the finest in food and drink culture. In past years, the star-studded lineup has included […]

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What better time to take a Starline guided tour of Hollywood and hunt for celebrity homes and celebrities than during the Academy Award weekend. Hollywood’s epic event attracts a number of celebrities to town, parties and those looking to see celebrities. Sure Hollywood is more chaotic then usual – with part of Hollywood Blvd shut down in the vicinity of Dolby Theatre and the buzz about the event by most everyone who happens to be in the vicinity of the Dolby Theatre. But it is business as usual for Starline […]

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The 2015 Travel World Championship EventEntry Deadline Approaches SANTA MONICA, USA The deadline to enter the 2015 edition of the travel world championship, The Global Scavenger Hunt, is February 1st with only a few spots open for those wanting to compete for “The World’s Greatest Travelers” title and trophy–and chance to earn a free trip around the world with their triumph. Serious travelers are a competitive breed, from: “How many countries have you been to?” and “We’ve been there, did you do…?” to watching TV’s Amazing Race saying, “I could […]

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