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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Backpacking at Chickenfoot Lake (Little Lakes Valley, California) At 47, I was still a backpacking virgin. I was both excited and apprehensive about my first backpacking trip to Chickenfoot Lake in Little Lakes Valley, California. My guide, who doubled as my boyfriend, was a very brave man. Although I had trailer camped with the masses numerous times, I [...]
Have You Ever Dined Underground at Supper Clubs? There are so many places to wander—to a country or city you've not yet been, to vibrant neighborhoods in your favorite metropolis, to the kitchens of total strangers in your own home town. That's right—a stranger's kitchen. It's easier than you think thanks to the super cool concept of underground dining, [...]
Best Irish Pubs in San Diego If you’re thirsting for some ice cold Guiness (AKA the “Black Stuff”) or wanting to hang with some football fanatics, it’s a “public house” you’re looking for. And, we all know, the Irish kick pub arse. Being the philanthropic wanderer that I am, I decided to seek out the best Irish pubs in [...]
One Woman Dares to Solo Travel to Cabo San Lucas UPDATE: Based on increased violence resulting in Los Cabos being ranked as the most dangerous city in the world, I am no longer comfortable recommending anyone travel there—let alone a solo woman traveler. There are SO many other more wonderful and much safer destinations to [...]
San Diego's Little Italy Festa San Diego's Little Italy FESTA is not your typical street fair.Every October since 1994, the streets of Little Italy are cordoned off and the community morphs into a street fair, art gallery, concert venue and stickball court.You'll find the typical mix of vendors and artisans hawking some pretty cool stuff. The food, [...]
The Beautiful Coronado Flower Show Who shows up at the Coronado Flower Show without a camera? That would be me. I blame years of forced multi-tasking for addling my formerly high functioning brain. Held every April in Spreckels Park, the Coronado Flower Show is the largest tented flower show in the entire nation. Entrants compete for the best individual flowers, [...]
Christmas in Germany (Weihnachten in Deutschland) As my quiet American Christmas came to a close, I decided to give myself a present—time to do something I'd been wanting to do without a thought to anyone else's needs or the perceived importance of my desire. I wanted to know more about Christmas in Germany just because. I have been [...]
