Category Archives: travel

Balboa Pier, Southern California

If you happen to be in Southern California any time soon and you are looking for a great hangout for you and the whole family, then you might just want to check out Balboa Pier and beach.  To get there, go via the Pacific Coast Highway or for a short cut and slightly more adventurous [...]

Enjoy the California State Fair

Are you looking for something different to do in California this summer?  Are you in the mood for an adventure with a difference?  Then the California 2010 State Fair could be the thing for you.  This fair offers fun things to do for the whole family!  For the kids (actually I would go for this [...]

Peace and Tranquility at the Joshua Tree

If it is a bit of peace and tranquility that you are seeking on a trip to California (or even while you are living in the golden state), then I would suggest spending some time at the Joshua Tree.  There you will be subject to amazing space, stunning views and non-polluted air, typical of that [...]

Great Mix of Balloons and Wine

This article talks about the upcoming event in Winchester, Southern California, in a hot air balloon with wine, enjoying the region’s wines at the same time.

New Asian Spa Opens in Santa Cruz

If you’re near the Santa Cruz, California area, you simply must visit the Golden Oriental Spa.  This spa recently opened at 1211 Ocean Street, which was home for 10 years to the visitor center run by the Santa Cruz County Conference and the Visitors Council.
Sophia Yuan (pictures at left), the owner of this new spa, [...]

Relax and Get Active at Lake Almanor

Enjoy summer and winter activities at Lake Almanor, Northern California.

Asian Influences in Portland, Oregon

If you live in California, like I do, but you enjoy Asian influences, you’ll certainly be able to find some great locations for food, entertainment and travel.  The entire West Coast is home to a large Asian culture and to many Asian influences.
One great destination is in Portland, Oregon.  Portland recently created an authentic Japanese [...]

A Guide to Yosemite

I grew up going to Yosemite every summer.  I still recall the Barry Manilow music that we always turned on as we headed up the mountain on our last stretch into Yosemite.
The first thing to know about Yosemite is that you need to plan early if you want to stay in a cabin or in [...]