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If you are looking for underrated beach towns in California, check out the wide array of things to do in Seal Beach! California’s beach towns are famous all over the world.  A lot of visitors come to our shores in search of the lifestyle and vibe that is presented in TV shows and movies. On the contrary, residents and connoisseurs of the area miss the authenticity many towns had before the booming age of travel.  It has been said that ‘Old California’ does not exist anymore near big population centers. But, I digress.  I have found my slice of ‘Old California’ not that far from Los Angeles. Context Seal Beach , the northernmost city in Orange County, is that piece of peacefulness that stands out from other beach towns I have visited in Southern California. Seal Beach was originally known as Anaheim Landing because it was the boat landing and seaside recreation area of the nearby city (which is inland).  There was even an amusement park which operated before Disneyland.  In the 20...

The Rock – Visiting Alcatraz My newlywed friends the Fiddler’s were making the most out of their Air Canada flight passes and decided to meet up with us in San Fransisco…for the day. Having little time to tour a town is nothing new to Erin and I. We made the most of our time by starting the day with a trolley ride to the wharf. From their we walked down to pier 33 where we caught the ferry to Alcatraz. Visiting Alcatraz is something else. There is a self guided tour that gives history and stories as told from past guards and inmates. The story of the only 3 escapees is an incredible one. Over a span of a year or so, 3 inmates created fake paper machete heads out of soap, toilet paper and real hair. The heads are on display and are definitely convincing, so much so that it got them a 7 hour + head start. Visiting Alcatraz is a must do when in the Bay area. After the tour we took the boat back to the wharf and headed to the Aquarium. Again, the aquarium in Boston ...

Two years. When I first left England, I wasn’t sure I would make it two days let alone two years. I was afraid of everything, I’d never travelled before and had never been outside of Europe or the US. And yes, I’d never eaten rice or eggs. My friends held bets on how long it would be until I was home and took great delight in telling me that I was going to die. And now, 41 countries and two years later, I’m still going strong and I’m happiest I’ve ever been. The fact that I’ve fallen in love with this lifestyle and somehow manage to scrape together enough money to keep me on the road for, well, as long as I like blows my mind on a daily basis. I feel so incredibly proud and grateful and  I can’t believe I’ve made it this far. This month has been one of my favourites and I’m sure it’s no coincidence that it’s a month where I moved and did very little . It all began with a horrendous 36 hour travel day from Saig...

Headed to San Francisco and only have 24 hours to see & do as much as you can? If so, no worries you can cover a ton of ground with only 24 hours in San Francisco.  We found ourselves with 24 hours inSan Francisco on our #epicUSroadtrip, we made sure to see/do/eat as much as we possibly with only 24 hours inSan Francisco. Here are our tips to make the most of you 24 hours inSan Francisco. Stay in North Beach The biggest tip is to stay in North Beach. Staying in the North Beach section ofSan Francisco will put you in the center of all the must-see attractions. We stayed at the San Remo Hotel, which was less than a 10-minute walk to the Fisherman’s Wharf. The San Remo Hotel is a hidden gem, located between North Beach & Fisherman’s Wharf. We loved the old historic charm this 100-year-old hotel has, they have done a great job keeping the old character but yet with modern amenities. With prices around $129 a night you can’t go wrong! We know where we will be st...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Stirring up a big buzz for a small town, the cars lined up Lake Street.  From news vans to dog-walkers, people flocked through the grassy paths of Walker Canyon Lake Elsinore, California. Their mission: a snap in happiness-inducing poppy fields. I’ve been chasing the California Super Bloom myself, and found this to be one of my favorite spots. In this post: My best photo of the California Super Bloom General Overview of Walker Canyon Lake Elsinore, California — Spring 2017 How to get to Walker Canyon Lake Elsinore A comparison between the super bloom flowers in Lake Elsinore and Anza Borrego Springs California Blog Posts you might like The photos in this post are a collaboration between myself @StephBeTravel and @EmilioMag How to get to Walker Canyon, Lake Elsinore CA Whether you are coming from San Diego or Los Angeles, take the 15 Freeway and exit Lake Street. Turn away from the city — directing yourself to the obvious trails o...