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The Wandering Ex-Housewife’s 7 Travel Cheap Tips
7 Travel Cheap Tips It was on a wander to Maui and Kauai that I realized how much I prefer simple and unique places to stay over sterile upscale hotels. This realization enabled me to fully embrace traveling on a budget and, as a result, not only have I been able to wander more, but I've had far [...]
SAN DIEGO: Historic Village Theater in Coronado
The Historic Village Theater in Coronado In 2000, the Grinch didn't just steal Christmas. After serving as the stage for 63 years of cinematic and personal memories, the Village Theater in Coronado abruptly closed its doors. But, unbeknownst to island residents, the action continued behind the scenes... Almost immediately after it closed, Lance Alspaugh of Vintage Cinemas set out to bring [...]
SAN DIEGO: NoLi Art and Design District
NoLi Art and Design District Are you the kind of tourist who likes to hang with the locals? Or, maybe a curious San Diegan looking to explore one of our city's more unique spots? If so, then you'll definitely want to head to the NoLi Art and Design District. The beaten path folks tend to miss North Little Italy (AKA “NoLI”) on [...]
CALIFORNIA: Tree Camping in Elk
Bucket List Idea: Tree Camping in Elk Every so often, something comes across my Facebook newsfeed or through my Inbox that is worthy of a shout out. Tree camping in Elk is worth a loud one. Not only is this off-the-beaten path, where I try to be, it's not even on a path. Nature started beckoning me after my wander [...]
Finding Unique Places to Stay While Traveling
Finding Unique Places to Stay While Traveling I am definitely a rebellious traveler. Rebellious travelers avoid anything on the beaten path, especially corporate chains. For rebellious travelers, accommodations are more about the potential experience than the mattresses, sheets and towels. Most are frugal, not necessarily out of necessity, but because rebellious travelers have learned that the value of an experience has no [...]
BOOK REVIEW: The Shape of Mercy
The Shape of Mercy Review TITLE: The Shape of Mercy AUTHOR: Susan Meissner GENRE: Historical Fiction Synopsis Leaving a life of privilege to strike out on her own, Lauren Durough breaks with convention and her family’s expectations by choosing a state college over Stanford and earning her own income over accepting her ample monthly allowance. She takes a part-time job from 83-year-old [...]