There’s a gazillion ways to do the holidays, but everyone has their favorite. One of mine is an annual ugly sweater party hosted by the lovely Robles family. The event features Mexican staples served to ugly-Christmas-sweater adorned guests. The centerpiece of the evening is a big steamy pot of menudo soup — a Mexican holiday … More Ugly Sweater Fiesta
I darted straight for the musubis as we made our way to the food tents at Sand City’s Westside Festival. There were plenty of other food vendors to choose from, but some delicious spam wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed was the perfect thing to hit the spot after a night of cocktails. Sand City, … More Sand City
Before going to Cuba, I was told to lower my expectations. Granted, my expectations were high: I expected beautiful architecture, friendly people, and lots of music. Was I wrong? How could a country notorious for its rich culture and passionate people be anything less? We arrived in Camagüey, the capital city of Cuba’s largest province, … More Camagüey, Cuba
The flight from Guayaquil to the Galapagos wasn’t very long, only about and hour and a half. We landed on Baltra, a small, very flat island that had been used as a military base by Americans during World War II. It was arid, in large part due to its altitude: in the Galapagos, the tallest … More To the equator: the Galapagos
LA is one of those cities where you can find just about anything. Yet, in a city that has everything, sometimes it can be a little hard to find that something special. If what you’re looking for happens to be a drink, here are the 7 Best Places to Get a Drink in Hollywood. The Frolic Room Possibly … More The 7 Best Places for a Drink in Hollywood
Fall is celebrated by the falling of leaves, an earlier dawn, and one massive party! This year, Oktoberfest in Campbell came at the usual time when the leaves begin to turn and the local residents are ready for some massive sausages and endless beer. Oktoberfest is an annual fair which originated in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, … More Oktoberfest — Campbell
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