Dodgers 2024 World Series Game One – My First Baseball Game

Dodgers 2024 World Series Game One – My First Baseball Game

On October 25th, 2024, I attended my first-ever baseball game, which also happened to be Game One of the 2024 World Series. I am a 35-year-old Angeleno, and growing up in Los Angeles, the Dodgers were a household name. Despite baseball’s popularity in LA and the variety of sports venues available to me, I had […]

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October in Maine: A Family Adventure Through Fall Foliage, Food, and Fun

October in Maine: A Family Adventure Through Fall Foliage, Food, and Fun

Traveling through Maine, it’s easy to see why so many American writers have found inspiration here. Every turn feels like stepping into a painting—especially in October, when the autumn colors are a living masterpiece of reds, yellows, and golds. My daughter, Madeline Maxine (yes, she was named that specifically to have “Mad Max” as a […]

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Winter In Catalina Island – A Real Life Christmas Movie

Winter In Catalina Island – A Real Life Christmas Movie

My boyfriend and I chose the cute, quaint, magical island of Catalina to spend our 2-year anniversary. It was absolutely magical in every way. Winter in Catalina is a real-life Christmas movie. I swear I said “we are in a Hallmark movie” about 20 times. Our anniversary falls on December 19th. So it was nice […]

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Small Town Ohio

Small Town Ohio

What’s in Ohio, and why travel there? I had a reason—my wife Sheri was raised in Toledo. Of course, there are a thousand reasons to travel to other destinations around the world, but every place has its own uniqueness, and that includes small-town Ohio in the heart of America. The Midwest is dotted with small […]

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New York City

Twenty-something in New York City

Twenty-something in New York City Three days, four nights in New York City. It’s time to make summer a good one. Picture it, early 20s, having an identity crisis, and in desperate need of an adventure. Where does a girl got to go? The Big Apple. Thursday to Sunday-I planned a little getaway, packed full […]

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Lake Havasu at 118 Degrees

Lake Havasu at 118 Degrees

Most people would find 118 degrees unbearable. However, there are travel destinations worldwide that regularly experience such high summer temperatures, and many choose these places for their holiday vacations. California is home to Palm Springs, while Arizona boasts the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City. This summer I received a text from my long-time friend, […]

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Terranea Resort

Terranea Resort

I’ve had so many thrilling adventures throughout the years, but I’ll never forget the marvelous time I had with my family for spring break at the incredible Terranea Resort. Situated on the rocky cliffs of Rancho Palos Verdes in California, this luxurious resort offers the most stunning views of the ocean and surrounding landscapes, as […]

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Big Bear Lake

Winter in Big Bear, California – A Weekend of Snow

You’ve heard it before – Surf and Ski in the same day when in California. That is possible because of Big Bear. One and a half to two hours away from Malibu, perfect for a day trip to winter wonderland, or for an ultimate ski/snowboarding vacation if you don’t want to go all the way […]

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