When you want a pick-me-up or are in the mood for serenity, go visit a garden. In my case, I went to Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. Now that I'm living near Pasadena, I’m close to three municipal gardens including the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, and the Los Angeles Arboretum. Spring was in the air The coming of spring at Descanso Gardens means … [Read more...]
Best Los Angeles Holiday Events and Activities
As a Los Angeles blogger, I like to report on various events taking place in my hometown, especially during the holidays. Below are various events happening within the city where you can get your holiday spirit on and have fun for the whole family. The Los Angeles Christmas Market If you've ever been to a European Christmas Market you know they're fun and magical. To … [Read more...]
Halloween in Los Angeles
If you're looking for spooky things to do within the city of Los Angeles in the month of October here is a list of events you may enjoy. They range from Halloween to Harvest and Fall activities for the whole family. Nights of the Jack King Gillette Park in the Santa Monica mountains will be illuminated with Jack-o-Lanterns. You'll be able to drive through. It takes … [Read more...]
Why You Should Escape to Tempe, AZ
I’ve been getting antsy to travel again so I was thrilled when the Tempe Tourism Office invited me and other frustrated travel writers for a virtual tour of their town. The pandemic has pretty much shut down or limited travel across the U.S. Forget about your bucket list trip abroad or that dream cruise vacation at least for a while. If you want to get out and about, think … [Read more...]
Museum of Illusions: Where Even Old Kids Can Have Fun
In a world of Instagram pics, where do you go to find a unique photo opportunity? If you’re in Los Angeles, you can go to the Museum of Illusions on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame. I was invited to check it out so my "cameraman" and I took the LA Metro from North Hollywood and got off at Hollywood and Highland. Hollywood Blvd isn’t for everyone The boulevard is … [Read more...]
