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November 11, 2023
My dad marvels that I can go on a 10 day trip with only a carry-on and a personal item, usually a backpack. At this point in my travel life, it’s pretty easy. When I’m packing my luggage, I roll everything and am usually traveling outside of winter. I can’t imagine checking in luggage and […]
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Berkeley still has and apparently will always have, the reputation for protests and civil disobedience. I like to think of the activities in Berkeley as a major player in the Free Speech Movement, but that’s just me. This post isn’t specifically focused on Berkeley and what went on back in the 60s, but on the […]
November 5, 2023
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October 29, 2023
Ah, my beloved UC…growing up in California, little did I realize what an opportunity I had when it came to the choice of where to go for college. My heart was set on UC Berkeley, aka Cal. I don’t remember being so concerned about studying within the University of California system, but Berkeley was definitely […]
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Have you heard of Olvera Street in the historic district of downtown Los Angeles? It’s also known as “the birthplace of Los Angeles” having been the main square of the city since 1820. It’s basically a block-long marketplace near Union Station, part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Historic District The 9.5 acre […]
October 22, 2023
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October 18, 2023
Do you ever wonder what’s up with the stars in the sidewalk of Hollywood Blvd? How in the world do they get chosen? Why bother? I’m here to shed some light. Hollywood Walk of Fame Believe it or not, there are over 2500 stars lining both Hollywood Blvd and also Vine St. A tidbit I […]
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If you’re out wandering on the East Bay, head over to Richmond to check out the WWII Homefront National Park. I simply call it the Rosie the Riveter Museum, but either will get you to Richmond. Quick FAQs It’s not a huge park and it’s relatively new, opened in 2000, but has a lot of […]
October 7, 2023
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September 30, 2023
Palm Springs is the perfect weekend get-away if you want to explore a quirky, artsy city that also has some good food. I have to emphasize to you, if you don’t like the heat, do NOT visit between June and September. Trust me on this. Leaving DTLA, about a 2 and a half hour drive […]
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If you’re in the Bay Area, you HAVE to check out the West Oakland Mural Project! We’re talking about honoring the women of the Black Panther Party. This work of art is the first and ONLY public art installation honoring these pioneering women. First off, let me reference the Black Panther post from mid-February that […]
September 23, 2023
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September 16, 2023
Let’s stay in San Diego for a bit and explore Balboa Park. I liken Balboa Park to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. It’s a large green space near the middle of the city. Lots of museums, gardens and really lovely places to walk. I’ll just go through a list of attractions located in the Park […]
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San Diego is known for its amazing climate and chill vibe, but did you know that it has a huge US Navy presence? It’s the principal port of the Pacific Fleet and the Naval Medical Center San Diego (the Navy’s largest west coast hospital) is up the freeway from the shipyard. Most aren’t going to […]
September 9, 2023
