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Secrets, Free and Frugal Things to Do in the Conejo Valley

Your visit to the Golden State doesn’t have to be expensive. There are so many places in California that won’t put a dent in your wallet. I’ve written about the frugal travel secrets and hidden gems of the San Jacinto Valley. But if you wanted to be a little closer to the beach and Hollywood, consider a …

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Hugo’s Agoura Hills: Transforming Simple Ingredients to Create Great Food

Hidden in a nondescript strip mall in the Conejo Valley, a short 30-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles lies an oasis in the desert. An enclave of delicious food that will have you rethinking how food should be prepared, cooked, and served. Where great restaurants are as plentiful as the California sun, Hugo’s Restaurant stands …

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Frugal Travel Secrets and Hidden Gems of the San Jacinto Valley

Year round great weather, outdoor activities from beaches, mountains, to deserts, and home to theme parks like Disneyland, Legoland, and SeaWorld make California the most popular state to visit. So a trip to California can be expensive. But you can enjoy a Southern California vacation on a budget. Here’s how you can spend a weekend, a week, or even …

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Review Golden Village Palms RV Resort: This Ain’t Your Grandparents’ RV Park

White haired senior citizens gingerly walking through the grounds, hands clasped tight to the arms of their walkers. Leaves gathering on empty tennis courts as their sagged nets sway in the breeze. You might see those things at other rv parks. But you won’t see them at Golden Village Palms RV Resort. Disclosure: My stay at Golden Village …

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Halloween Brew Crawl in Pleasanton

Craft beer, food, and costumes? Yep, it’s time for the Halloween Brew Crawl in Pleasanton from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 24, 2015. Disclosure: My admission to the Pleasanton Halloween Brew Crawl was provided courtesy of Visit Tri-Valley.  All opinions are 100% mine. Pleasanton Halloween Brew Crawl You can enjoy craft beer from over …

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San Diego Restaurant Week Brockton Villa Review

An oceanfront view, fine dining without the snobbery, and one of San Diego’s best kept secrets. Disclosure: We previewed the San Diego Restaurant Week menu as guests of Brockton Villa in exchange for my unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% mine.  That’s why I chose to try the San Diego Restaurant Week menu at Brockton Villa. San …

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San Diego Restaurant Week Launch Party

Disclosure: I was invited by McFarlane Promotions, the event planners for San Diego Restaurant Week, to attend the San Diego Restaurant Week Launch Party in exchange for my unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% mine. If you enjoy food as much as I do, next week is one of the best times for a foodie in San Diego, …

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Unlimited Public Transportation in Seattle for $8 a Day

Visiting Seattle? You can use public transportation as many times as you want for $8 a day. Last year Seattle introduced a 6-month pilot program that let you buy a regional day pass for $9.  This was a great idea because you can sightsee and get around Seattle without a car. The Regional Day Pass is back.  But now …

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Where to Get the Best Breakfast in Bend, Oregon

Searching for the best places to eat (and drink) when traveling can be both challenging and fun. Sometimes you hit the jackpot and find a fantastic restaurant, other times you’re not that lucky. Breakfast sets your tone for the day. So finding the perfect spot for your morning meal can mean the difference between a great …

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