On that first day that I decided to make the executive decision to become an expat rather than stay in my apartment in LA, two things were at the forefront of my brain. One was how the hellI was going to pack my entire apartment in less than three weeks. Two was how I was going to get the only actual possession I have that I care about to my mom…my dog, Oscar...
Did you know that there are waterfalls in Malibu called Escondido Falls? Well, sometimes there is, obviously we are constantly in a drought, but even when the water’s not a-flowin’, the falls are still really fun to hike to, and beautiful to see! This post is recently updated as of March 16, 2019 — It has been raining like crazy in LA so the the...
It's true, there's a glass slide on the outside of the top of a skyscraper in Downtown LA, and it's freaking awesome!
All the info you need to do the Hollywood Sign Hike plus photo tips for pics like mine!
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I’ll admit, I look like I belong at the beach in Malibu rather than in a tent on a mountain in Peru. But crushing challenges and stereotypes just so happens to be one of my favorite things to do, so guess what my brain thought when I heard about the Inca Trail hike? Oh, there’s a more difficult way to get to Machu Picchu than taking a bus and a train? Sign me up...
Winter usually means cold weather for many people, but don’t forget that half of the world is in the opposite season! Well, technically even for some people in the U.S. like me, who live in year-round sunshine and warmth! But while many people flock away from the cold to warmer destination in the winter, I like to flock to the snow since I never get to have a...
Traveling to Cuba was never something I ever considered, even though both sides of my family have their roots there. Growing up as a Cuban-American during a time when there was nothing but tension and hostility towards Cuba made me feel like I should never go there, and well, also the fact that it was illegal for me to anyway. I think my mom once even told me that if...
by Alyssa Ramos Valentine’s Day sucks. No one can win on Valentine’s Day. If you’re in a relationship, chances are one of you are getting anxiety wondering what the other is planning or getting, and will end up getting pissed if expectations aren’t fulfilled. If you’re just dating, you’re probably freaking out because this is...
by Alyssa Ramos Come find your next travel adventure at the 10th annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show, February 21-22! Thousands of travelers will come to the largest travel show in the U.S. to scope out their next adventures at the Long Beach Convention Center, including me! The two-day show will feature destination exhibitors, speaker stages, cooking...
