Feeding Giraffes at The Living Desert

One of the things I have always wanted to do my entire life is feed a giraffe. It sounds so simple, yet, I had never come across the opportunity. In  my mind, I imagined it possible only if I flew to Africa, which probably wasn’t going to happen anytime soon since it’s a lot pricier…

Why We Love Paris

By Guest Contributor: Frank Lee of Artful Club  , he works at Rebates Zone, you can follow him @franklee84   Why We Love Paris If one were to begin with the reasons to love Paris, then it could be a never-ending list. The history and culture of Paris have been well-documented in fact some of it has…

Gifts of The Pacific Coast Highway: Malibu Lagoon State Beach

We all know that one of California’s best gifts is the Pacific Coast Highway. Simply because it’s the gift that keeps on giving. There are numerous spots on PCH that have their own unique features and special qualities. From Orange County to Mendocino County, the “All-American Road,” lends a coastal light to all the different…

11 Date Ideas in SoCal (Summer Edition)

It’s not always financially easy to book that dream summer vacation to Costa Rica, Cancun or Miami. Especially for two. Double the price and let’s face it double the financial stress. It seems that in order to really enjoy a vacation for two, you need to save months in advance. BOO! We don’t want to…

18 Random Differences Between Europe and the United States

There are dozens of differences between Europe and the United States but here are some of the ones that stood out in my mind or at  least shocked me in some sort of way. Hope you think they are as interesting as I did!   Here in the U.S we are obsessed with celebrities. You…

The Pros and Cons of Traveling With Strangers

Let’s get to it, simple and to the point.  PROS  1. Make new friends from all around the world.Compare your hometowns. 2. Learn their stories, who they are and where they come from. 3. Share unforgettable memories. 4. Try new things with them, go places and enjoy life. Get out of your shell, and comfort…

The Pros and Cons of Traveling Alone 

Let’s get to it, simple and self explanatory. PROS  1. You get to decide what to do, where to go and when. You’re  the boss of you, you make the decisions. 2. No need to make compromises, no need to worry about the needs of others. 3. More open to making new friends. 4. You…

Are More Women Traveling Without Their Significant Others?

A lot of things are changing this decade, we have a female running for president, we have men staying at home while women earn the bacon and we have women running large businesses. It seems everyday women are challenging  social norms; female celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Watson and Taylor Swift to name a few…

5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRAVEL ALONE ATLEAST ONCE IN YOUR LIFE

I’ve always considered myself the fearless, adventurous type of person or at least I liked to believe that I was. Either way, like I’ve mentioned before in other blogs, I always wanted to travel alone. And eventually I did. At home I tend to spend  a lot of time alone, driving from city to city…

7 Reasons Why You Might Lose Weight While Traveling in Europe

I’ve been to Europe four times in my life so far and even though experiences and environments change throughout each country you visit, one of the constants that I’ve noticed that never changes is that I always come back thinner. I don’t mean to sound conceited or give you the wrong message about the way…