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Making the Most of Your Trip to California

October 21, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

A cruise around the Golden State, whether you decide to opt for its sunny beaches, celeb-filled LA, or its more rural areas out in nature, will undoubtedly be a trip that you remember for the rest of your life. There are plenty of activities and local attractions to occupy your

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5 Reasons Why Should Check Out Dolores Park

September 25, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

In Spanish, Dolores means “sorrow.” But, at Dolores Park in San Francisco, sorrow is nowhere in sight. Not even a shadow of it. In fact, this public park brings joy to both visitors and locals. If there’s one public park in San Francisco you shouldn’t skip visiting, walk no further–Dolores

Hard Rock Cafe at Universal Studios in Los Angeles.

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What to do and see at Universal Studios in LA

February 27, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

There are so many things to do and see at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. So, it’s better that you start early—especially when you have kids in tow. One day wasn’t even enough for someone like me who traveled solo. Maybe it was just me who took time to everything

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The Surfers in La Jolla

January 27, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

After I finished my own communing with the sea, I continued walking further along the cliffs of La Jolla. A van parked on the roadside where a group of friends got out in a hurry, unloading their duffel bags and their surf boards. They ran into the shore, dropped their

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La Jolla Beach

January 25, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I was walking down the La Jolla Beach when I spotted this woman doing her yoga in the sand, with only the sound of the waves can be heard. It was a peaceful setting that I decided to sit down on the grasses in my own yoga position. But, of

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Beverly Hills is Home to the Hollywood Stars

November 30, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

“Beverly Hills is home to the Hollywood stars! This is where they live in excess!”, announced our Beverly Hills tour guide in a voice of excitement. He couldn’t be more wrong. Beverly Hills is excessive—and it is a lonely place to be. The streets are clean, the bushes are tall

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Hollywood Bus Tour

November 25, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

My advise for those who want to take in too much of Hollywood in one day is: take the Hollywood Bus Tour. Taking the bus is a great option, unless if you planned to stay there for a few more days. There are still many things to see beyond Hollywood

Tour at Universal Studios War of the World

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The Universal Studio Tour

November 23, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

If there’s one thing you must do when visiting Los Angeles, take the Universal Studio Tour. We all go to Hollywood land for the movies, right? Go straight to the Universal Studios and do the Studio Tour FIRST. Go early to avoid the crowd and get on the tram for

Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco Skyline Panorama

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Where to see San Francisco Skyline

November 11, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I am fond of seeing the panorama or skyline of every city I’ve visited. Seeing San Francisco skyline in many different angles, is magical. It’s like getting to know the city from afar in many hills that made up the city, home to the world’s richest IT start-ups. So, where

Alcatraz Island San Francisco California

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Alcatraz Island is Home to the Notorious Criminals

November 9, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Alcatraz Island in San Francisco (California) is home to the notorious criminals in the past. These are criminals who were wanted by the country’s police system for breaking the law not one but more. They’re known to be feared and had a reputation that could equal that of Hollywood A-listers

The houses in Castro Street in San Francisco.

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A Gay Village Called Castro

November 7, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Castro, a gay village, in San Francisco is the birthplace of America’s gay civil rights movement. It’s synonymous with Harvey Milk[/easyazon_link], one of the pioneers of the gay rights movement that is still alive today. Last summer, I had the chance to explore the stretch of the gay village from

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Things to do in Santa Monica Pier

October 30, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Santa Monica Pier is alive with rides and other things your children would enjoy. For adults, the beach is always the choice. It’s crowded on hot days and therefore you shall not expect privacy. LOL… Competing with the beach crowd are cars looking for spaces to park conveniently. From the

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The Brave, the Bold, the Beautiful and the Weird at Venice Beach

October 19, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Venice Beach is everything. There’s the bold, the strong, the beautiful, the weird, the hip and the artist. It is a place that shows all we think of America—without the republicans! The Bold. They’re young but already bold to scale up and down the skateboarding pit. One false move could

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The Murals in Mission District

October 14, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

The murals in Mission District in San Francisco are one of the things you shouldn’t miss to explore when you’re visiting the city. These murals are larger than life and many of them are labors of love from the artist to the community. Their subjects are mixed–politics, religion, heroism, teenage

International Travelers House - Adventure Hostel in San diego

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My Adventure at the International Travelers House in San Diego

October 8, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 2 Comments

I almost fainted as soon as I stepped inside the International Travelers House in San Diego. Few feet before I reached the reception, a shirtless, blonde hunk was mopping the floor, his toned muscles were flexing like they were teasing a stranger—and those smooth muscles already got me at hello.

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Things to do and see in Hollywood

October 7, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

When I say Hollywood, I don’t mean Los Angeles. I mean the Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, the Entertainment Capital of the World. Hollywood is made for tourists. It’s heavily-infested with tourists of all types, from all over the world. Hollywood Boulevard is a long street where you can sashay