A Train Lover’s Guide to Los Angeles

Featuring Union Station’s 2017 Summer Train Fest

There is something about trains that captivates people of all ages. The clickety-clack of the rails, the whistle blowing, or the steam billowing. Whether they are full-size train engines and cars or detailed scale model train displays, trains fascinate many of us. Los Angeles, California has several places for train lovers to see trains up […]

Why We Took an Old School Road Trip

Most people have heard of America’s Route 66 – the kitschy signs, the quaint tourist traps, the food, the scenic landscapes. Route 66, affectionately named “The Mother Road” by John Steinbeck and commonly known as “America’s Main Street”, has been featured in songs and television shows through the years. We recently went on a road […]

E-Ticket Ride – San Diego Style

Patriot Jet Boat Ride on San Diego Bay

Speed Boats on the San Diego Bay – a great way to spend a day! The Patriot Jet Boat is part of the Flagship San Diego fleet and provides a unique and exhilarating way to experience San Diego Bay. If you are a follower of this blog, you may recall that at the beginning of […]

Sun, Sea & Sand – Lots of Ideas for Labor Day Fun in San Diego

Labor Day Weekend is considered by many Americans as the official end of summer – the final opportunity of the season to enjoy some fun in the sun. Cities and towns across America offer many ways for friends and family to celebrate this long weekend and San Diego is no exception. In fact there have […]

5 Ways to Enjoy Comic-Con Without an Official Badge

The comic and pop culture world converges on San Diego this weekend for Comic-Con 2015 and there are ways to celebrate city-wide even without an official badge (i.e. ticket) to the event being held July 9th – 12th. It’s hard to believe that the Comic-Con we know today – with 4 full days plus a preview night […]