Channel Islands National Park makes a perfect day trip for the whole family. We went there with kids and this is what it was like. This spring when we headed down to Southern California to visit some family we decided to do a little excursion to Channel Islands National Park on the same trip. Channel…
On our Spring Break we drove down to Southern California, and last time I told you about how our travel plans changed. On our way we stayed in Pismo Beach on the Pacific Coast Highway, and after that we spent Easter at Rancho Cucamonga. From there we headed down to the Santa Monica Mountains where…
Here are my top 10 cities in the world that everyone should travel to. They are all fun and unique, and worth a visit.
Tipping culture might be familiar to those of us who live in the U.S., but many people just visiting the country are not used to tipping. I am from a country where the tips are already included to the price, so you never have to wonder how much to leave your waiter. So I had to…
Hofsas House Hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is perfect little spot for families to stay at. Here is why we loved it show much. *We use ads so we can pay for our travels and continue to bring you free travel advice. We also use affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may receive…
Carmel-by-the-Sea, or often just called Carmel, is known especially for Clint Eastwood and dogs. It is located on the coast of California on the Monterey Peninsula, about 2 hour drive from San Francisco. We spent a lovely weekend in Carmel last week by just relaxing and spending family time, and I would definitely go again!…
A few weeks ago we spent some time in San Francisco. There is so much to see and do in the city, but this time we wanted to stay at the famous Mission District. Our aim was to see some murals, and we did find some cool ones, but we also found something not so…
Last weekend we had an opportunity to stay the night in one the legendary hotels in San Francisco; The InterContinental Mark Hopkins. It is said to be one of the true luxury hotels in San Francisco. When I started my blog, I decided that I wont be doing hotel reviews like most travel bloggers do….
For some reason, I have kept this post waiting for a long time. I’m not sure, there is no real reason for it. So lets go visit one of the world’s biggest natural history museum: The California Academy of Sciences. The museum is located in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, so it is easy…
This week I was able to get out a little bit and go see an NHL game with a friend. Last year the San Jose Sharks organised a Finnish Heritage Night for the first time, which was aimed at all the Finnish people in the area. At that time I wasn’t able to participate since…
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is closed but you can still see a glimpse of it if you want. Here is how to find it. On our Christmas in trip California we decided to spend couple days in Solvang before heading back home. Solvang is a picturesque town with Danish heritage located in the the Santa…
I have been writing about missions in California before, so I at least have to say something about this one too. On our Christmas trip we visited Mission Santa Inés in Solvang. Solvang is that Danish style town that we stopped for a night on our way home when all the other options came crashing…
The First Original McDonald’s Museum is a fun little stop close to Route 66 in San Bernardino, California. It is definitely worth a visit!
The Museum of Ice Cream is THE THING at the moment. When it came to San Francisco, the tickets sold out in eighteen minutes. Last week I was able to tour around the museum with my friend, and this is what it was like: We arrived to the Museum of Ice Cream at 5 pm when…
About 300 kilometres from San Francisco in Northern California, in Sierra Nevada mountains lies Lake Tahoe. It is known for its clear water, beautiful scenery and casinos, since half of the lake is on the Nevada side. Californians head to Lake Tahoe to get closer to nature, party or ski, but many who are visiting…
Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner is a quirky but authentic road side diner in Yermo, California. Most likely you wont run into another diner like this! Peggy Sue’s is a great little stop in California for those who want to experience a real 50’s diner. There is a lot to see both inside and outside of…
Top Gun movie sites in San Diego are easy to find and tour around. It’s a fun way to spend a day and reminisce this great movie! On our recent road trip we stayed in San Diego for a couple days. We have been in San Diego multiple times and each time we find something…
After spending a day in Disneyland, our road trip continued south. We had about an hour drive to Temecula Valley, where we stopped to participate in a family wedding. What a great place for such an important day! And the wedding of course, was at one of the wineries in Temecula Wine Country. Temecula…
It’s been ten years since I last sailed on San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Island. Last weekend I was finally able to visit Alcatraz again when my husband’s family was visiting us, and their wish was to see Alcatraz. On this exceptionally rainy spring, we were lucky and got to enjoy the warm spring weather….
We already visited The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco few months ago. For some reason I have been waiting to write about it for a while even though it has been in my mind many times. Here are some of our experiences at this great little museum which is located right by the…