They say timing is everything. That statement was especially true for me recently. I had planned a trip to Yosemite national park months in advance due to my love of forests. Enduring a six hour road trip to get to …

My inclination to seek out places with a haunted past has taken me around to say the least. Be it a specter infested graveyard, a forest which was used by pagan covens, a former cemetery turned city park, I’ve actually …

There are so many reasons to travel. Of course, the obvious ones are ever present. To experience a new culture, scenery, food, nightlife, and everything else that matters. It’s almost like going to an alternate universe. While some might enjoy …

Castles in California? I never would have imagined. Having been to Europe three times and seen them in Prague, Edinburgh, and London, you can imagine my amazement when I heard about it. Taking a trip from San Diego to San …

There are certain places in the world that hold traces of the past. These places, though few and far in between, are literally like a time machine that gives you a glimpse of the old world. One such a place …

‘Game On’ That was the theme this year at the Del Mar Fair. And while it was interesting to see an exhibit giving homage to various board games that we’ve all grown up with, it’s always the same old same …

Its funny. When I think of Julian, California all that comes to mind is, well, apples. Because of that, I never considered giving the very small city a visit. It was when my close friend and colleague, the lovely Ms. …

I've lived in San Diego my whole life. And I thought that throughout my time here I had seen everything that was worth seeing. So, you can imagine my surprise when my friend, the lovely Ms. Anthropy, wanted to see …

It's no secret, I live to travel. To experience new surroundings and cultures, food, wine, and everything in between. There's nothing quite like it. So, when I'm prodded to do so on someone else's behalf, I rarely turn down such …

Located at the House of Charm in beautiful Balboa Park, Mingei International Museum can be viewed as something of an enigma. While it is no less a bona fide museum than any of the others that occupy Balboa Park, it …