This week’s “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge is starting a day early. I’ll also be revealing the answer and winner on Thursday instead of Friday. Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if […]
Last week I posted a list of some useful and fun travel apps available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. I actually came across so many I liked that I decided to split them up into two articles. So, here’s the follow-up! They’re great for every type of traveler and best of all, they’re free […]
For thousands of years, bridges have been built to bypass physical obstacles… a body of water, a valley, a roadway. Symbolically speaking, a bridge can represent a transition in one’s life, a new path. Similar to my post about Windows of the World, here’s a photo essay of some of my favorite bridges I’ve encountered on my […]
It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for another “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me on Twitter, click HERE. Do you know […]
I’m always on the lookout for useful apps for my iPhone and iPad when I travel. A few months ago I listed five fun & free travel apps, which ended up being one of my most popular posts ever. Since then, I’ve come across a bunch of cool travel apps that I tested and can […]
Wander beneath red paper lanterns strung across narrow alleyways and admire a neighborhood steeped in culture and history. Located on the northern edge of downtown Los Angeles, Chinatown’s exotic sights, sounds and smells are reminiscent of a visit to the Orient. Amid pagodas and koi ponds you’ll find colorful Asian markets, art galleries and authentic dim-sum […]
On Saturday, October 22nd, the historic Hollywood Forever Cemetery will host the 12th annual Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. On this Mexican holiday, families gather to pay homage to their deceased loved ones and ancestors. Unlike Halloween, Día de Los Muertos is meant to be joyous and respectful, not frightening. Traditionally, altars with ofrendas […]
I was inspired last Friday by a photo essay called “Hollywood Lights,” created by Jade on her travel blog, Vagabond3. Her pictures were all taken with an iPhone app called Instagram that applies different filters to give the photos a cool, retro look. So, when I was at the Los Angeles County Art Museum (LACMA) […]
It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for another “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me on Twitter, click HERE. Here are the rules: […]
After visiting the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia this summer, I started thinking about other famous products that have museums or offer tours of their factories. It’s amazing how just having a brand name can draw tourists from all over the world. A prime example is the Guinness Storehouse—the #1 tourist attraction in all […]
