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Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Trail, Phoenix

It was the last day of our crazy two week hiking and sight seeing trip starting in Las Vegas, heading through California, Utah, and Arizona – we would fly out from Phoenix in the late afternoon. So we woke up … Continue reading

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A few hours in Death Valley National Park

My most recent trip out west had a focus on National Parks. I flew into Las Vegas as a base to travel around Utah and head into Arizona. I spent two days and one night located in the Vegas area, … Continue reading

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A day in Huntington Beach and Cypress, California

Sandwiched between two major attractions, the city of LA and Disneyland, there are a number of suburban cities that seem quiet in comparison. You may find yourself booking a hotel in one of these more relaxed atmospheres to escape the … Continue reading

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Best of LA Parks

Los Angeles has a number of parks for any feeling, fitness level, or amount of time. Here are a few different parks to try depending on your day: A lovely stroll… Echo Park Lake [751 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, … Continue reading

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Griffith Park and Trails Café

No trip to LA is complete without a visit to Griffith Park. Iconic Griffith Park is to LA what Central Park is to NYC, there is something to see for anyone visiting. You can spend an entire day exploring, or … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Eats: SK Doughnuts

Devious, mouthwatering, and deliciously sinful. If you’re looking for dessert you can get it here 24-hours a day. SK’s Donuts [5850 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036] has arguably the best donuts in LA, and after one bite you’ll … Continue reading

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El Matador Beach and Malibu Seafood

Driving into Malibu on the curvaceous roads you’ll see ritzy cars and glamorous homes on top of the hills across from the ocean. This is the pinnacle of living, take part in it, at least for a few hours. One … Continue reading

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Best of Los Angeles Mexican Food

Los Angeles is known for its phenomenal Mexican food, so when visiting I planned on eating quite a lot of it. I love trying different menu items, but one I can’t escape ordering is a fish taco – my absolute … Continue reading

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Desert Roadtrip: Salton Sea, Salvation Mountain, and more!

There are a lot of peculiar places in the desert and if you know which stones to uncover you will discover some bizarre hidden gems. From San Diego, LA, Joshua Tree, or anywhere in southern California, make your way to … Continue reading

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Staying in the town of Joshua Tree

When I told a friend I would be staying in the town of Joshua Tree he said, ‘Why? There’s nothing in the town but the park – stay in Palm Springs instead.’ I was nervous about my decision, had I … Continue reading

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