You’ve heard of Route 66. You know about Highway 1. But what about Highway 395? Highway 395 is our family’s favorite roadtrip in California. It is the road that parallels the Eastern Sierra’s and provides access to some of the best hiking, lakes, and hot springs. And the fact that this area is not as well […]

There’s just something about camping that always feels nostalgic to most people. It’s outdoors in nature and it’s refreshing. Nowadays you don’t have to “rough it” to experience the great outdoors. Times have changed, and camping has undergone a makeover – the glory of glamping! If you’re unfamiliar with the term, glamping is exactly what […]

Located centrally between San Diego and Los Angeles, the recently unveiled Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is conveniently close to some of Southern California’s top attractions such as Sea World, San Diego Zoo, and Disneyland. This family-friendly/dog-friendly property is overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the seasonal Carlsbad Flower Fields. We recently stayed 2 […]

California is considered a campervan paradise for good reasons. The coastal drive from Los Angeles to Carmel is undeniably scenic, boasting waterfalls, beaches, and sand dunes. Big Sur to me was such a mysterious place because after living in LA for many years, I never had a chance to explore this area. I had only ever been […]

Since it’s often so hectic around the holidays (traffic, crowds,…) and the weather hasn’t been at its best lately, we decided to stay in town, scout out places within LA, and spend time indoors as much as possible. Lucky us, LA is home to some incredible indoor museums and art exhibits. One that’s worth the […]