Las Vegas is constantly evolving and reinventing itself. Even if you’ve been there in the past few years chances are you’re not aware of all of the latest best things! I have rounded up some of the coolest Las Vegas sights for you here! Shows / Exhibits The Beatles Love – Cirque Du Soleil OK,…
The Encore Hotel is the sister hotel of the Wynn Hotel, and shows up near the top of ranked Vegas Hotels. I checked it out on a recent trip to get the low down! Is it actually any good? Read on to find out! Encore vs. Wynn My first question was “What’s the difference between…
Caesars Place Hotel in Las Vegas opened in 1966, the same year I was born! When I was about 5 years old my family took a road trip there and stayed a night. My older brothers were sooo impressed with it! That stuck in my mind, as I don’t actually remember specifics about the visit….
When Princess Diana got married in the “wedding of the century” I was about 14, and my friends and I stayed up all night to watch! It was a wedding we’d never forget. What a true-life fairy tale! Ever since then, I’ve followed her and the Royal Family with interest. After high school graduation, a…
One of my favorite pastimes is to spend time in a cafe with a cool atmosphere and delicious coffee, either working, chatting with friends, or just enjoying life! I decided to make it my quest to find the coolest independent cafes in Silicon Valley (aka Santa Clara County, aka Southern San Francisco Bay Area). This…
I was recently asked to attend a work meeting in Fresno, California. This is not typically a destination that makes most people jump for joy. I figured I could at least report back to the ol’ blog about my hotel. Surprisingly, I ended up finding Fresno rather interesting! Read on for the scoop! Where and…
I’ve been wondering what San Francisco Union Square Christmas shopping would be like this year. There’s all the scary news about SF store robberies and car break ins. Also, many major San Francisco stores have closed recently including Nordstrom’s flagship store, Old Navy, Gap, DSW and Disney. So, being the amazing travel blogging investigative reporter…
Chances are you’ve never heard of Arnold, California. It’s a census-designated place in the Stanislaus National Forest of Calaveras County, with a population (and elevation) of around 4000. Arnold is about a 3-hour drive from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, and 2 hours from Yosemite National Park. Arnold has no stoplight, and few sidewalks. In…
Capitola is a ridiculously charming beach village in the Monterey Bay of California. Colorful buildings, palm trees, restaurants, shops and pretty vistas galore! It is the perfect spot for a beach mini-break, or a longer stay! For such a small town there are quite a few lodging options. Read on for my recommendations. The Inn…
Capitola is a scathingly charming beach town in Santa Cruz County, California. Colorful, historic buildings, palm trees, restaurants, shops, art galleries, and pretty vistas galore! It is the perfect place for a beach mini-break or a longer stay! Here are my suggestions for the best things to do in Capitola: Go to the Beach! Capitola…
Capitola is an adorable beach village about 6 miles south of Santa Cruz in the Monterey Bay. I have spent more time in Capitola than anyplace else except my hometown. I love it there and want to share my favorite parts so that hopefully you can enjoy them too! This small town has so much…
A quick internet search brings up these words to describe Savannah, Georgia: To me it is the definition of Charming! I can’t think of another place where I’ve felt so gol-darned charmed! I think it was mainly the architecture, historic homes, street layout (22 parklike squares) and, oh, those Live Oak trees dripping with Spanish…