Is the best apple pie in the USA really in Julian, California?
Apple pie is as American as the stars and stripes of Old Glory, but not all apple pie is made equal. We explore the…
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Where to stay in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, California is a living museum of mid-century modern. It’d be a shame to stay somewhere ordinary in a town so styled. So…
7 unforgettable dining experiences in San Diego, CA
In the food stakes, San Diego has the best of all worlds. With influences from all over the globe, coupled with its ridiculously reliable…
Highway 1 road trip – the best way to see California
North America is made for driving holidays. Big distances, big roads and even bigger views, the best way to see this amazing part of…
Exploring San Diego’s wild side – hiking in Torrey Pines
A hike through the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is something not to be missed. A perfect microcosm of rarities survives in this 2000-acre…
American Road Trip – San Diego to Las Vegas… the long way
The drive from San Diego to Las Vegas is probably the best road trip we’ve ever done. From desert roads to mountain passes, the…
Friday Drinks – Stone Brewery, San Diego, California
Most of the time I find drinking at breweries a bit like drinking at the cellar door of a winery. Food’s usually expensive, the…
Where to stay in Santa Barbara, CA – Bacara Resort & Spa
Tucked away on the Pacific side of Route 1, the Bacara Resort and Spa – just outside Santa Barbara, California – is a man-made…
What to do in San Diego: wine and beer tours
Wine tours are a lot of fun. But if we’re talking understatements, the tour I went on with San Diego Beer and Wine Tours…
Where to stay in LA: the Mondrian Hotel, West Hollywood review
It’s true: LAX is a necessary evil for exploring the US West Coast. It’s big, ugly and brutal. On the other hand, Los Angeles…