This past weekend I went to the Aero Theater in Santa Monica to see 2001: A Space Odyssey, one of those classic films you’re supposed to see but very few movie-goers these days actually have. 2001: A Space Odyssey is so not a movie that was made for modern audiences. It’s long and the pace … [Read more…]
There’s a reason why Los Angeles is featured in so many songs, television shows and movies — it’s because LA is one of the greatest cities on earth! I’ve had the opportunity to visit some pretty fabulous cosmopolitan settings over the past few years, but nowhere has quite the same spirit of innovation, excitement and possibility as the City … [Read more…]
Happy Friday everyone! I’m back from my trip to South America and just wanted to share a quick announcement with you — I’m moving to Los Angeles! I’ll be working for an amazing marketing agency that serves clients in the travel industry. As I’ve spent the last few years getting to know the city better … [Read more…]
Planning a trip to Los Angeles? Follow these tips for stress-free driving while you take in the sights. 
My brother Sean is a sophomore at the University of Southern California studying Engineering and I am super proud of him! Trojan Family Weekend at USC I was quite fortunate to get to spend a long weekend in Los Angeles celebrating his accomplishments with my mom during Trojan Family Weekend. During our … [Read more…]
“There are moments in your life when the universe speaks to you directly and there is no ignoring it.” These words, spoken by Gail Zappa, wife of ‘60’s rocker Frank Zappa, jump out of the screen and sink into my bones as I sit in a red-cushioned chair in the Clive Davis Theater of the … [Read more…]
One of my favorite places in Los Angeles is the Griffith Observatory. It’s iconic. It’s nerdy. It’s free. (Yes, can you believe it there is something to do for free in Los Angeles). Built in 1935 in the Hollywood Hills, the building is an important place for astronomers to further their research. Today this … [Read more…]
As I drive up to Banana Bungalow Hostel the white metal gates gently open and I drive my Mitsubishi Outlander Sport through to the spacious courtyard. The cobalt blue walls of the two-story u-shaped building surround me, cheerfully adorned with palm trees and tiki masks, and I make my way to reception where I am … [Read more…]
This blog post is taking me a ridiculously long time to write. That’s because I’m attempting to multitask and write it while watching The Fosters, a new drama on ABC about a multi-ethnic family made up of biological and foster kids, led by two moms. I can’t help it. Ever since I walked the sets … [Read more…]
Los Angeles has redefined many aspects of our lives over the years – the film industry, fashion trends, fad diets –so it should come as no surprise L.A. also redefines city travel. Many of the famous sights associated with this iconic Southern Californian city aren’t in the city at all, but are in the greater region … [Read more…]