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5 Breathtaking, Natural Los Angeles Hikes

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Los Angeles is a big city. Sprawling over roughly 469 square miles, the city proper is about 5.5 times larger than Seattle and more than 11 times larger than Paris — though the entire L.A. metropolitan area, which includes suburbs and surrounding cities, is more than 10 times larger than that. Los Angeles is a true megalopolis. Any L.A. native will attest to the … [Read more...] about 5 Breathtaking, Natural Los Angeles Hikes

Reliving Swingers at The Dresden

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If during the course of my travels, I have the chance to visit locations used in movies and TV shows, I'll always do my best to take them.  Actually, I'll even go out of my way to take them.  It makes for a novel experience, and sometimes that's all it takes. Maya Bay (The Beach) and James Bond Island (Man With The Golden Gun) in Thailand. Schilthorn (On Her … [Read more...] about Reliving Swingers at The Dresden

Food Wars: Fatburger v. 5 Guys

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Seeing as how I started my LA trip with the trendy sushi of Katsuya and a shared bottle of champagne at dinner in Malibu, it was only a matter of time before my wallet begged for a better balance. Cue Fatburger, a California institution with a fast-food culture all its own. I ordered a medium cheeseburger meal which came with fries and a soda.  The burger was … [Read more...] about Food Wars: Fatburger v. 5 Guys

The Griffith Observatory: Los Angeles Landmark

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Rebel Without A Cause was required viewing for a college class I took called Music, Marketing, and Youth Culture. When I tweeted about my trip to Los Angeles and asked for recommendations, Griffith Observatory was mentioned several times.  I remembered it as a setting from the James Dean movie, and that was reason enough for a visit. The clear blue skies and … [Read more...] about The Griffith Observatory: Los Angeles Landmark