One of the best things about Los Angeles is that you can literally explore the city without ever leaving. It’s that spread out. But up until now, we’ve never done a staycation. After all, we wondered, would it actually be THAT different? Is it too self-indulgent? Would we miss the…
This year’s birthday dinner at Vespertine stirred up quite the reaction whenever I mentioned it. But probably my favorite response was watching my husband’s face as I read the official press materials, describing it as “a place of shadows and whispers.” Or my personal favorite line, “from a time that is yet to…
There are few places in the world we’ve been that are as decadent as Napa Valley (or nearby Sonoma for that matter). While some groan about its commercialization (which is partly true), Napa Valley is home to some of the world’s most exclusive and luxurious experiences. And let’s face it, every so often you…
Los Angeles is full of secrets — and we keep uncovering new things even after a decade of living here. Kevin and I recently were invited by Cartwheel Art to check out one of the most unique tours we’ve ever taken: a trip deep into the underground network of tunnels…
There’s gold in them hills! The discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 sparked the California gold rush, arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history. Downtown Nevada City, one of the cute little towns in California’s Gold Country The gold rush sparked one of the U.S.’s…
An ancient Egyptian city buried in California? Yes, you read that right. We recently took a 6-day journey through California’s central coast. While researching unique and quirky places along the way (as well as bakeries… you know my priorities!), I came across a hidden gem known locally as “The City of the Pharaoh”…
Kevin and I are always on the lookout for fun places to explore. And one of our new favorite spots seems to be California’s central coast — an area that roughly stretches from Santa Cruz in the north to Santa Barbara in the south. This is now our third trip…
Even after 10 years of living in Southern California, Kevin is still shocked that we keep finding unique places to explore. Our latest adventure is a perfect example — just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles to experience culture in Bakersfield (words that would likely produce some SERIOUS eye rolls…
It’s festival season in Los Angeles — and apparently that’s a thing! My gym has been touting all month that it’s time to “get fit for Coachella and Stagecoach.” But what about getting fit for food festivals? Okay, probably not what they have in mind. But you’ll find plenty of…
It’s easy to forget how spoiled we are in Southern California. I still have flashbacks from my days in Boston — trudging through the snow and (irrationally) imagining that I’d never be warm again! Besides the obvious upgrade in weather, Southern California has a lot of advantages including good wine….
