Standing on the cliffs at La Jolla Cove Friday, September 16th, 2011: I flew the 2500 miles to San Diego, California on the premise that I would find my future there. After an especially tumultuous year – full of uncertainty about my career, debilitating heartbreak and unstable friendships – I was left feeling empty, despondent and indefinable. I had no idea who I really was and vowed to spend the next year in search of her. A multitude of … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Best Beaches: An Insider’s Perspective
San Diego has acres and acres of coastline. With breathtaking views and free public beaches choosing the "best beaches" is very subjective. In most cases accessing San Diego's coastline also requires a car rental unless you are staying very close to the beach. San Diego's International airport is located minutes from downtown; consider an International Air Charter. Here are five on my favorite beaches and each is dramatically different in … [Read more...]
Best Accommodation in the World from HostelBookers.com
This month sees the launch of the HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2012. HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, recognises excellence in the budget accommodation industry by celebrating the winning properties worldwide. On each continent top hostels and cheap hotels have received awards within 13 categories including Top 3 Accommodation, Best for Solo Travellers, Best for Couples, Best Atmosphere, Best Newcomers and Best Value … [Read more...]
Walter “Yukon” Yates: Adventurer & Entrepreneur
Walter Yates has lived a full life built on adventures, risk and unique projects. We recently had a chance to ask him to reflect on his life experiences at age 87. Note: Walter passed away on March 2, 2015 at age 90. Q. Tell us about the focus of your new book, "Breakaway". Focus: We are still the same people that started this country - for my own satisfaction, I set out in the harsh conditions of wilderness Alaska just to … [Read more...]
India for Individuals
The land of dreams and romance, of fabulous wealth and fabulous poverty, of splendor and rags, of palaces and hovels, of famine and pestilence, of genii and giants and Aladdin lamps, of tigers and elephants, the cobra and the jungle, the country of hundred nations and a hundred tongues... ~~~ Mark Twain Pink, the navy blue of India, is everywhere in Varanasi, Copyright Stephen Bassman When I was a twenty-two, I was both naive and … [Read more...]
The Privileged Pooch
The Privileged Pooch by Maggie Espinosa We spend a fair amount of time in the Los Angeles area and when "The Privileged Pooch" came across our desk we jumped at the opportunity to review it. Southern California with its great year round weather is one of the friendliest pet destinations in the country. This book is the essential guide to luxury travel in Southern California with your pet. Long time San Diego resident and travel journalist Maggie … [Read more...]
Sun California
Sun California Soak by Lena Katz up the Sun with Lena Katz's latest book. Why do 40 million people live in the state known as the "golden state" or "sunshine state". This book highlights the best places to swim, spa and sunbathe as the locals do. From the northern California to San Diego as well as inland this book covers some of the best places to soak up that infamous California sun. Interviews with locals and experts in their field are … [Read more...]
“The Privileged Pooch” Book Review
We spend a fair amount of time in the Los Angeles area and when "The Privileged Pooch" came across our desk we jumped at the opportunity to review it. Southern California with its great year round weather is one of the friendliest pet destinations in the country. This book is the essential guide to luxury travel in Southern California with your pet. Long time San Diego resident and travel journalist Maggie Espinosa reviewed 69 hotels from San … [Read more...]
Barbarossa * The Towers of Italy Wins Accolade Award of Merit: Short Documentary
Ispani, Italy -- October 2010 -- Thousands of ancient watchtowers - 'torries' in Italian - survive along the coasts of Italy, but very few people (even those who live near them) know much about their fascinating history and purpose. Barbarossa and the Towers of Italy, a new documentary film, reveals the never before told story of their rich history. And now Barbarossa and the Towers of Italy earns another award recognition: The Award of Merit: … [Read more...]
Starline Tours reveals Hollywood’s nightmares
Starline Tours reveals Hollywood's nightmares on celebrity streets during Halloween month - Crime Scenes and movie locations are featured throughout October on Movie Stars' Homes Tour HOLLYWOOD, CA-September 13, 2010-Halloween wasn't invented on the big screen but there's no better place than Hollywood get into the spirit of the season. From vampire bites on wax celebrities to an entire hotel-turned haunted mansion, Hollywood goes to the … [Read more...]
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