Are high ticket prices stopping you from taking a family trip to Disneyland? It doesn’t have to be because there are ways to save money at Disneyland. You can go on your trip when you use our Disney money-saving tips on how to do Disney on a budget. Here’s how you can make your wallet …
Cows and art? Yep, it’s a thing. And it’s called CowParade. CowParade is like 4-H for the art scene. Instead of live cows sold at auction, you can buy a fiberglass cow decorated by a famous artist, celebrity, or designer. All proceeds go to charity. You get a unique creation and a non-profit gets extra funds. A …
You’ve heard of Coachella and Burning Man. But have you heard of KAABOO? San Diego in September. The kids are back in school. The tourists have left. And the weather is still perfect. Not too hot and definitely not cold. And KAABOO is back. What the heck is KAABOO? Keep reading to learn more about KABOO, how to do …
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 …
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 …
Tin Roof San Diego: a bar with live music in the Gaslamp District where you can get good food and drinks at decent prices. For Mardi Gras Tin Roof San Diego is sponsoring the Krewe du Vieux Live Music Stage and is the host of the official after party. Stuck in the snow? Want to spend Mardi Gras where …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Disclosure: My admission to the Concannon Vineyard Haunted Hallow Wine Walk was provided courtesy of Visit Tri-Valley. All opinions are my own. If someone had told me I would spend my Friday night with ghosts and pairing wine with Halloween candy, I would have laughed and thought they were crazy. But that’s exactly how I …