Right before Thanksgiving, my sister Sammi and I flew to California to visit our youngest sibling, Rae for a maybe annual "sibscation." I'd been to Los Angeles before, but it was Sammi's first time, so we had a quick afternoon of sightseeing, including the Warner Brothers Studio Classics Tour, … [Read more...] about A Sibling Escape to Solvang, California
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How to Throw a Bachelorette Party in Palm Springs
If you’re a single girl in your twenties, you’re sure to attend a bachelorette party, or weekend, at some point. I’ve been to my fair share and even planned one. So I’ve taken what I’ve learned to put together this post on how to have your own pre-bridal bash in Palm Springs, California. There's a … [Read more...] about How to Throw a Bachelorette Party in Palm Springs
Touring the Warner Brothers Studio
It probably doesn't come as a surprise that I am a big fan of film and television locations. I've run all over England looking for Harry Potter locations and went on a studio tour for The Walking Dead. On my first trip to Los Angeles in 2011, I was fascinated by the Old Hollywood venues and the … [Read more...] about Touring the Warner Brothers Studio
A First Timer’s Guide to Greater Palm Springs
If you've heard anything about Palm Springs, it's probably when a celebrity or wealthy Angeleno talks about going to their desert house. And it's true that everyone from Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley to Mary Pickford to Bob Hope has lived here, not to mention some of the Real Housewives and former … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Greater Palm Springs
Caroline in the City Guide to Los Angeles
Nicknamed the "city of angels," Los Angeles, California was first settled by Native American tribes. The Spanish arrived in 1542, establishing missions throughout the state and eventually creating its current name. There was a period of Mexican rule that ended in the Mexican-American War when the … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Los Angeles