Planning your next Maui itinerary? Have only a few days to explore? No problem — you can easily pack in…
Rock climbing in Joshua Tree is a bucket list experience. Located just 2.5 hours east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree…
There is nothing like the drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, along the California coast. When Kevin and I…
There are no shortage of Napa Valley wine tours for couples. But the Napa Valley Wine Train is certainly the…
What are the best things to do in San Diego for kids? Now that Kevin and I are parents with…
Looking for something fun to do in the fall? We’ve narrowed down the best places to go for Halloween in Los Angeles. Full disclosure, this is a list of Halloween activities that lean more towards the spooky, rather than the jump scare (and pee your pants) Halloween fun. Jump scares…
Calistoga mud baths are legendary in California for some dirty bliss. Besides being relaxing, mud baths are said to be good for detoxifying with anti-inflammatory benefits and for helping skin conditions like acne. Sign me up! How much of is it true? I’m not sure, but it’s truly an experience…
As soon as I heard the Sistine Chapel exhibition would be coming to LA, I knew that I had to go. The iconic art installation featuring Michelangelo’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican has officially made its way to LA for the first time. There is such an element of…
Interested in the best wines from Sonoma? Looking for recommendations on Guerneville restaurants and fun activities in wine country? My husband and I have been counting down the days to our latest adventures in California’s Russian River. Our good friends Daniel and Alex recently tied the knot at a lovely…
When planning our recent road trip in Oregon, there was no doubt that my husband and I would do an Astoria Goonies tour. The Goonies was my childhood. The movie had everything a kid could ask for — adventure, treasure, pirates… And fine, the ever-not-so-subtle ad placements. BABY RUTH! So…
Do you notice an uptick of Willamette Valley wineries showing up at your local bottle shop? The secret is out! Today, Oregon has more than 700 wineries in total, making it one of the top 5 wine producing states in the US. Of course, everyone is familiar with the big…
“Bike Tours Portland” was the very first thing I Googled when planning my latest family adventure. Portland, Oregon is progressive on many fronts — including its bicycling efforts. In short, Portland is a bicyclist’s dream with miles of protected bike lanes taking you from neighborhood to neighborhood. But what is…
On the lookout for unique things to do in southern California? Look no further than Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience in Anaheim. The limited-time exhibit, presented by Nederlander Concerts & Beyond Exhibitions, is open now at the Anaheim Convention Center. But what can you expect? We recently were invited…
After so much time in lock down, we were ready to experience some theater. Not just any kind of theater but immersive theater. Needless to say, I was incredibly excited to join Clue Live, based off the beloved family board game, taking place at LA’s Westfield Century City Mall. My…
Considering a Mount Baldy hike? But overwhelmed by how to approach it? We completely understand. When researching this hike, I found plenty of trail maps but no comprehensive rundown on what to expect or just how long it would take. Mount Baldy has been on my to do list ever…
