You can find street art in most urban cities and even in rural communities, but Los Angeles has such a vast array of rich and diverse cultures that there is something for everyone. I found myself becoming fascinated with the murals I came across, so I started collecting photos of them. Many came from Downtown and East Los Angeles but I've also found some beauties in the … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why Los Angeles is One of the Best Places to Retire
Have you been thinking about packing up to retire but haven’t decided where you want to live? Consider Los Angeles. Say what? L.A. is not usually on one of those best places to retire lists. I live in Los Angeles, so I'm kind of prejudiced. But I love it. Read more about L.A. on my Los Angeles Travel Blog here. Most lists feature quaint little towns in the … [Read more...]
Hippie Hideaways in Los Angeles Are Alive and Still Groovy!
The Hippie culture still exists in certain parts of Los Angeles if you know where to look. Yoga pants, peace signs, and free spirits abound in nooks and crannies around the city. Some modern-day hippies are Baby Boomers who never gave up the lifestyle, and others are young with an artsy bent. I traveled to several Hippie hideaways in the Los Angeles area to see what I could … [Read more...]
Visit Catalina Island: 26 Miles Across the Sea
One of the excellent things about living in Los Angeles is being by the sea. There’s nothing as healing as the ocean air. We have plenty of beaches, but if you really want to get away from it all, visit Catalina. It’s LA's island getaway. I started going to Catalina when I was a kid - a zillion years ago During the 1960s, we traveled to Catalina in style on the S.S. … [Read more...]