Spring is undeniably a perfect time in Southern California, when even the arid desert comes to life. And as spring is approaching, so is the potential for wild flowers and even a vibrant California “super bloom” in some areas. But what is a super bloom? The “super bloom” is a phenomenon where California’s deserts get …
Secrets of Southern California – Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
Living in Southern California means being part of one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cultural landscapes. From visual arts, home decor and fashion, to music festivals, opera and jazz, you get a wide variety of events that can keep you busy year round. Among these cultural events there is one that often passes unnoticed, despite its 85 years of …
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The Ultimate Guide to the Pasadena Rose Parade
The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade, is an annual tradition in Pasadena, California. The event takes place every year on New Year’s day, rain or shine. If New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, the parade will take place on Monday, January 2nd. The Rose Parade in Pasadena is one …
6 Things You Can Relate To If You Grew Up Under Communism
Growing Up Under Communism I was born and raised in communist Romania, but growing up under communism wasn’t all bad. I could tell you all kinds of dreadful stories about those times and they would all be true, but not everything was bad. The Bad When I look back at my childhood years I sometimes find it …
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City was founded in 1858 and named for the famous frontiersman and scout Christopher “Kit” Carson. By virtue of its location – at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range – Carson City has tons of places to visit and things to do to keep you entertained. From picturesque state parks, historic buildings, and …
Interview with Ali and Lubaina, from “Lubuzine”
Meet the latest bloggers featured on my monthly series Travel Blogger Interviews. Ali and Lubaina are a couple of travel enthusiasts from Mumbai, India. 1. Tell us a little about yourselves: Who are you? Where are you from? We are a couple “Ali and Lubaina” from Mumbai, India. We are on a mission to travel the world …
15 Kauai Activities That Will Keep Your Entire Family Entertained
I have a life-long love affair with Kauai. Of all the Hawaiian islands, Kauai is arguably the the island that offers the widest range of activities for the entire family. Although each island has its own unique charm, if you like all things green, flowers and seclusion, you are going to fall with Kauai.
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Best Countries to Visit in Africa (which are also safe!)
Africa is a vast and widely diverse continent, with formidable wild life, incredible landscapes and sites of archaic and historical relevance. A melting pot of cultures with over 54 countries chose from. It’s hard to know where to begin and what countries to visit in Africa. Because Africa is also known as a region of …
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Interview with Jane and Duncan Dempster-Smith, from “To Travel Too”
This month Travel Notes & Beyond interviewed Jane and Duncan Dempster-Smith, the co-founders of To Travel Too. In 2013, Jane and Duncan decided to leave the corporate world behind and see the world. Read more about Jane in my interview with her:
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