Spring is my favorite time of year in Southern California. Everything is blooming and it’s time to burst out those sandals and floral dresses and get ready to smell the flowers. My friends often tell me how much they want to see spring blooms but they always plan it too late. Every year is different and […]

I had been wanting to visit Death Valley for a long time, and this year I seized the chance to visit this unique national park (only 2 hours from Las Vegas) on my Nevada roadtrip. You might think that Death Valley is dull and boring (by the name of it); nope, Death Valley National Park […]

Having experienced fall in all its glory in Maine 3 years ago, I was not expecting to be much impressed by fall colors in Eastern Sierra. But a week spent driving up California 395 from Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes in the fall changed my mind in a hurry. Majestic mountains, meandering rivers, gorgeous lakes […]

You’ve heard of Route 66. You know about Highway 1. But what about Highway 395? Highway 395 is our family’s favorite roadtrip in California. It is the road that parallels the Eastern Sierra’s and provides access to some of the best hiking, lakes, and hot springs. And the fact that this area is not as well […]

There’s just something about camping that always feels nostalgic to most people. It’s outdoors in nature and it’s refreshing. Nowadays you don’t have to “rough it” to experience the great outdoors. Times have changed, and camping has undergone a makeover – the glory of glamping! If you’re unfamiliar with the term, glamping is exactly what […]

Located centrally between San Diego and Los Angeles, the recently unveiled Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is conveniently close to some of Southern California’s top attractions such as Sea World, San Diego Zoo, and Disneyland. This family-friendly/dog-friendly property is overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the seasonal Carlsbad Flower Fields. We recently stayed 2 […]

California is considered a campervan paradise for good reasons. The coastal drive from Los Angeles to Carmel is undeniably scenic, boasting waterfalls, beaches, and sand dunes. Big Sur to me was such a mysterious place because after living in LA for many years, I never had a chance to explore this area. I had only ever been […]