Travel

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This weekend Steven and I are off to Paris!!  It will be the 3rd country in eight whirwind weeks (the others being Belgium for our anniversary and Spain for Lo's 30th) but I am really looking forward to this one for special reasons...&nb...

Three backcountry skiers were skiing in the area of Stanford Rock near the backside of Alpine Meadows Resort when they were hit by an avalanche. The avalanche occurred sometime after 2:00pm today. Two of the skiers were unhurt, but the third skier wa...

Ah, the 1 year old birthday!  That wide-eyed look of a child staring in amazement at this big piece of food all decorated in colors with the big bright light on top that makes every one year old want to touch. The birthday child needs help blowing out the candle.  Then it’s a free...

When I was studying at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, I took a course which required me to fulfill a number of internships.  It turns out; I loved divvying up my week with experience outside of the classroom a...

February 29, 2012 Today’s travel tip is remember to drive around the entire Monterey and Pacific Grove coastline next to the Monterey Bay on your way to Carmel.  You never know what type of weather you may encounter – sun, fog, rain - it wil...

(For previous Hood post, click here.)A viewer using the online name of Pseudocognitive left a comment about this blog’s previous post on Hood: "I have a mild obsession with the town of Hood, and I pass through there whenever the ride up I-5 to work s...

Cloying, artificial, floral... I could smell her before she got on the plane. She lumbered into the middle seat without saying hello, elbowing me with no apology as she dove for the seat belt clasp. Her white sweater flowed into my seat as I felt my te...

Orbit In to the palm springs modern vibe, and leave your worries behind as you lounge in luxurious mid-century style. Breathtaking mountain views, poolside breakfast and cocktails, cruiser bikes and spa services – all served up at a small boutique hotel called the Orbit In, where vintage modernism meets the 21st century. Whether you...

Many people love cruises and some of the biggest names in the travel industry sound like festivals, nobility, and confused nationalities – Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, and Holland America. However, what if you don’t like ocean cruises?  For me, I have said that an ocean cruise is one type of vacation I don’t...