California

City Walk at Universal Studios

January 8, 2012

Featuring the movie and entertainment industry themed shops, City Walk at Universal Studios is a movie fanatic’s paradise. Along side the shops are bars and restaurants that serve food from all corners of the world. City Walk also boosts an enormous cinema that feature both classics and new releases. The possibilities are endless in a [...]

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Olvera Street

November 6, 2011

In downtown Los Angeles is Olvera Street, a block filled with Mexican goodies. For years, this street has been dedicated to offering a unique cultural Mexican experience. What exactly will you find? Let’s check it out.

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LA Farmers Market

October 30, 2011

Farmers markets usually mean fresh fruit, produce, and meats. And that is exactly what you will find at the “Original Farmers Market” in West Los Angeles. Unlikely many other open air markets though, shops at Farmers Market are all stationary instead of your tent booth. And best of all, they are open everyday.

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Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf

June 11, 2011

In the past I’ve talked about eating at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. First, grab a cup of clam chowder at Boudin and let’s get going, there is so much to do.

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Shooting the Golden Gate Bridge

June 5, 2011

Okay, here’s the plan: wake up early in the morning at around 5:00 am, shoot a few pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise and get back to the hotel before the others (my travel companions) wake up. Well, that was the plan but things don’t always go according to plan. When I woke [...]

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How To See All of San Francisco In 5 Minutes – Coit Tower

May 18, 2011

San Francisco, like many cities is huge and will take a while for you to see everything. How time consuming, right? I have a simpler solution, ride to the top of Coit Tower take a good glance at every angle of the city for no longer than 5 minutes. Then go back to your hotel [...]

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Learning The Hard Way – Skiing / Canoeing Lake Tahoe

May 16, 2011

A friend recalls a canoeing experience at Lake Tahoe that was incredibly amazing. After hearing his story, I was completely sold and wanted a piece of the action myself. Early the next morning, I packed everything up in a hectic and rushed manner and set about. Destination: Lake Tahoe.

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California State Railroad Museum

May 15, 2011

Next to the historic town of Old Sacramento is the California State Railroad Museum. Featuring 21 restored trains, the museum is a must-see for groups with young children. During my visit, a group of students that came all the way from Japan were marveling at what is the original framework for the modern day bullet [...]

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Japan Town San Francisco

May 12, 2011

As a kid I really enjoyed my regular visits to Little Tokyo here in downtown Los Angeles but as businesses moved out (to perhaps greener territories), Little Tokyo lost its “magic touch.” I stopped frequenting Little Tokyo for the lack of thrill. Sometimes I feel as if a part of me has died a little [...]

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Historic Old Sacramento

May 8, 2011

Travel back in time as you walk on the streets of Old Sacramento. With its historic buildings, this small town really brings visitors back into the past. It is definitely worth a visit, especially for those looking for a more educational type of trip.

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