Travel guides and tips

Growing up in the Bay Area, I remember visiting the Golden Gate Bridge one time in high school when we had exchange students from England staying with us.…

One of the best things about Los Angeles is the way different cultures come together over two things — food and being super attractive — so crafting glamorous,…

Thrill rides and stunt shows, the Simpsons and Harry Potter — Universal Studios Hollywood has it all. If you’re a fan of theme parks and planning a visit…

The newest home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is now one of the landmark buildings in the city. Since the concert hall is…

Towering above the city of Los Angeles is one of the most recognizable man-made landmarks in the world: the Hollywood sign. It’s been featured and satirized in film…

The weather in San Francisco has a certain reputation. Even Mark Twain acknowledged our summertime temps can be a chilly letdown. Sure, there’s fog, rolling in a bit…

Dire wolves aren’t just a mythical Game of Thrones animal — they used to roam around this area now known as Los Angeles. So did mammoths. You can…

While wandering around the streets and side streets of romantic Paris, I’m often distracted by some of the beautiful balconies outside the many apartments that crowd the city.…

When most people go on vacation, visiting the public library probably isn’t on the itinerary. However, in New York City, even the library is one of the city’s…

San Francisco is famous for its sourdough — and for good reason. There’s nothing like the crackle of freshly baked crust as you tear into one of those…

The Bradbury Building is the oldest commercial building in downtown Los Angeles, and it’s got a bit of an unusual history, which I’ll dig into below. But what’s…

There’s a reason Paris is known as the City of Love. Everything — from its charming streets to ornate architecture, the café culture to elaborate pastries — exudes…