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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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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

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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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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

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PodShare is the New Backpacking Pad

September 16, 2014 KeepCalmAndWander 7 Comments

The PodShare is the new backpacking pad. It’s Hollywood’s coolest, innovative backpacking accommodation for the tech-savvy travellers. While the bunk bed style living quarter is a hostel-like concept, each pod is equipped with technology you would experience in a hotel room. In fact, it’s even better. No hidden fees. No