12 05, 2022

Planning a Lakefront Camping Trip

2022-05-12T21:59:26+00:00May 12th, 2022|Categories: The Great Outdoors, Tips + Culture, USA|0 Comments

Planning a Lakefront Camping Trip If you are looking for a great place to get away from it all and enjoy the sun and fun by the water without spending a lot of money, then a lakefront camping trip may be just the thing for you. Here’s some helpful information to consider if you plan a [...]

31 08, 2016

5 Places to Get the Best Brunch in Brooklyn

2021-12-11T04:40:50+00:00August 31st, 2016|Categories: Destinations, USA|Tags: |0 Comments

 5 Places to Get the Best Brunch in Brooklyn by Helen Nichols | well-beingsecrets.com  Brunch in Brooklyn is a SERIOUS business to any true Brooklynite, so choosing the right spot for your dining experience is key. Luckily, I’ve been exploring the Brooklyn brunch scene for a while now and I can give you few valuable tips. Here [...]

10 02, 2016

SAN DIEGO: 10 of the Coolest Things to Do in San Diego

2018-08-27T01:25:58+00:00February 10th, 2016|Categories: At Home in San Diego, Destinations, Favorites, USA|0 Comments

10 of the Coolest Things to Do in San Diego Whether you're a visitor or a local, I recommend that you go to the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, and one (or more) of our awesome beaches. But, afterwards, I encourage you to veer off the beaten path. Here is my first list of 10 of the coolest things to [...]

6 01, 2015

Best Adventurous Motorcycle Roads in the US

2018-08-27T04:37:23+00:00January 6th, 2015|Categories: Destinations, USA|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Best Adventurous Motorcycle Roads in the US by Kiara Wilson | Motorcycle House There’s a wide range of motorcycle roads in the US, from beach view routes, snow-peaked mountains, and open farm country to small towns and big cities. You name it! If you're a riding enthusiast, there is so much in store for you in [...]

28 12, 2014

GLAMPING IN MALIBU: Murray Shares His Airstream

2022-02-15T06:16:52+00:00December 28th, 2014|Categories: Destinations, USA|Tags: , |0 Comments

GLAMPING IN MALIBU Murray Shares His Airstream My teenage girl and I were long overdue for a mom-daughter wander. She "requested" two simple things—a beach and no hostels. I insisted on two equally simple things—no airplanes and unique accommodations. With help from the internet, we narrowed it down to two destinations—Santa Barbara or Malibu. Toss a coin? [...]

16 12, 2014

HIKING SAN DIEGO: Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

2018-08-27T05:16:14+00:00December 16th, 2014|Categories: At Home in San Diego, Destinations, San Diego Hikes, The Great Outdoors, USA|6 Comments

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve LOCATION:  Intersection of Camino del Sur & Park Village Road MAP + INFO:  LOS PENASQUITOS CANYON PRESERVE PARKING: Free lot LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Easy APPX. LENGTH OF TIME: 2 hours My expectations were pretty low for a hike smack in the middle of suburbia. This was one of those times when I happily embraced my wrongness. [...]

1 12, 2014

HIKING SAN DIEGO: Torrey Pines State Park

2018-08-27T05:22:35+00:00December 1st, 2014|Categories: At Home in San Diego, Destinations, San Diego Hikes, The Great Outdoors, USA|0 Comments

HIKING SAN DIEGO: Torrey Pines State Park LOCATION: Off Camino Del Mar, Del Mar MAP + INFO: TORREY PINES STATE PARK PARKING: If you're lucky, you'll find street parking; $15-$20 in one of two paid lots LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Easy APPX. LENGTH OF TIME: 2 hours The 2,000 acre Torrey Pines State Park ("natural reserve" to be exact) is [...]

18 11, 2014

SAN DIEGO HIKES: Elfin Forest Reserve

2018-08-28T05:12:24+00:00November 18th, 2014|Categories: At Home in San Diego, Destinations, San Diego Hikes, The Great Outdoors, USA|5 Comments

Elfin Forest Reserve Hike LOCATION:  8833 Harmony Grove Road, Escondido, CA 92029 MAP + INFO:  Elfin Forest Reserve PARKING: Free (in parking lot or on Harmony Grove Road) LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Moderate to difficult APPX. LENGTH OF TIME: 2-4 hours Elfin Forest Reserve is home to 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails, one babbling brook, [...]

9 11, 2014

SAN DIEGO HIKES: Fortuna Mountain Hike

2018-08-28T05:15:32+00:00November 9th, 2014|Categories: At Home in San Diego, Destinations, San Diego Hikes, The Great Outdoors, USA|0 Comments

Fortuna Mountain Hike LOCATION: Near intersection of Clairemont Mesa Blvd. + Rueda Drive MAP + INFO: Fortuna Mountain PARKING: Free lot or street parking near the trailhead LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Moderate to difficult APPX. LENGTH OF TIME: 3-4 hours Mere minutes after exiting one of San Diego's busiest interstates, you'll hit the end of one of the city's busiest surface [...]

27 09, 2014

SAN DIEGO: Central San Diego Beaches

2022-03-16T05:03:21+00:00September 27th, 2014|Categories: At Home in San Diego, Destinations, The Great Outdoors, USA|0 Comments

An Overview of Central San Diego Beaches Beaches are a lot like people. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some have zero personality, while others completely captivate your attention. San Diego beaches are as eclectic as its people. Do you prefer the sound of Navy jets or barking sea lions? A bonfire or beach [...]

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