Dream Inn Santa Cruz: Honest Review of This Oceanfront Resort
175 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California One of my favorite places in California is the Dream Inn Resort Hotel in Santa Cruz! It’s the only beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz…
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Best Things to do Alone in Los Angeles
Discover the best things to do alone in Los Angeles, from bookstores and museums to iconic landmarks. A solo travel guide with personal favorites, tips, and neighborhoods.
12 Fun and Unique Themed Restaurants in Los Angeles
I love a restaurant that doubles as an experience. These are the LA spots I keep dragging people to: themed, unique, genuinely fun, and in a few cases completely unhinged. Good stories guaranteed.
Dillon Beach Resort Review: A Northern California Tiny Home Getaway You’ll Love
I stumbled upon Dillon Beach Resort while looking for cool places in Northern California, and I hit the jackpot! After signing up for their mailing list I was notified of a…
Coolest Hotels in Los Angeles California
The coolest places to stay in Los Angeles!
Complete California Zephyr Route Station List and Map
Discover every stop along the California Zephyr route with this complete guide, including a live map, station list, and tips from my own cross-country Amtrak trip.
Stylish and Sparkly Las Vegas Sights Worth Visiting
Think you’ve seen all the cool Las Vegas sights? Think again. From glittering cocktail bars to giant glowing spheres and surprise exhibits, here’s your guide to the Vegas you didn’t know you needed.
Encore Hotel Las Vegas Review: Is It Worth Booking for Your Vegas Trip?
Planning a trip to Las Vegas and wondering if Encore is the right hotel for you? I’ve stayed here myself and wanted to break it all down, from the room experience…
What It’s Like Staying at Caesars Palace Las Vegas – Still Cool?
Caesars Palace opened in 1966, the same year I was born. I first visited with my family as a child, and though the details are fuzzy, the feeling of Caesars stuck with me:…
Princess Diana Exhibit Las Vegas – Worth Visiting?
Curious about the Princess Diana Exhibit in Las Vegas? A lifelong fan shares what’s real, what’s replica, and whether it’s worth your time (and $30 ticket).
Coolest Cafes in Silicon Valley
A local’s guide to the best cafés in Silicon Valley. Cozy spots, great pastries, remote-work friendly tables, and real atmosphere. Updated for 2025.
Fresno, California: Things to Do, Where to Stay, and Why It’s Not Just Raisins
Headed to Fresno? Discover things to do in Fresno, California, from mural hunting and comfy Hilton stays to underground gardens and surprisingly charming downtown streets.
