You may recall my recent adventure up Highway 101 through Ventura-Santa Barbara. That was last December during the Thomas Fire, California’s largest wildfire. Based on that, you can see my timing is often less than spot on when planning a trip. Nonetheless the coast
With the awarding of the Oscars last Sunday, I want to remind you that FIDM Museum still has the Motion Picture Costume Exhibit on display as well as
While much of the United States may still be in the throes of winter, Tanaka Farms in Irvine, California, is enjoying strawberry season. It’s been many years since I
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising is a school of art and design. Fortunately for us, this school has a
What a thrill to finally visit the Petersen Automotive Museum! I’ve considered this trip for years but holding off was a good idea. The museum, originally an unused department store,
The special exhibit, Tattoo, has been open for a couple of months, but I was busy during the holidays and didn’t get a chance to visit. I made up for lost time a few days ago. At first glance, you may not
It’s been a couple years since my last visit to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert. I usually avoid heading east away from Los Angeles. There’s something about the desert that just
When I think of travel, I imagine exotic places or renowned museums filled with wonders. I forget that Los Angeles is right here and a
Although I enjoyed exploring the Scottish Highlands and seeing tremendous castles, my real reason for going to Scotland was to see the
