The USA's most populous state is practically a country unto itself, divided between green north and arid south. Highlights: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, Napa/Sonoma wine country, Disneyland, redwood country, skiing, driving the Pacific Coast Highway, and lots more.

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SoCal´s Solvang - wine country and great Danes

  Carol Highsmith Nestled in Southern California's Santa Ynez Valley, a 45-minute drive north of Santa Barbara and a bit over two hours from Los Angeles, this small town of just over 6,100 offers visitors a unique blend of nature and culture. One of Solvang's top attractions is its unique Danish, which you can explore by strolling its charming streets. Founded in 1911 by Danish immigrants, and its downtown remodeled in the 1940s to reflect that country's architectural heritage, Solvang has a…

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13 of the top recreational lakes to enjoy in California

  Wallpaper Flare The Golden State is a bonanza for lovers of nature and the great outdoors, and in addition to natural beauty, its most stunning freshwater reservoir lakes usually offer a plethora of activities and amenities - swimming, boating, fishing, and various other pursuits on the lands surrounding them. And here's a round-up of some of the state's most popular with visitors from near and far:   read post  

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5 savory spots in San Diego for world cuisine

    Cali's second largest city is known for its seafood and Mexican cuisine (it is after all just 20 minutes from the border). But increasingly it's also home to a wide menu of world cuisine - including some you might not expect! Here are five tasty examples I came across recently:   read post      

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Indio's Coachella Valley Festival included in "The USA's Top 10 Music Festivals"

Redfishingboat (Mick O)   Spring and summer are prime music festival season, and after being largely suspended for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for the most part they've come roaring back in 2022. The United States being the huge country that it is, there are dozens of options for all musical tastes. Here's a sampling of the top ten, in order of dates (all given for this year, but will be similar in 2023): read post  

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  • Darryl Musick November 29, 2010 at 8:17pm
    Thanks, Sam. Yeah, it has so much potential. It's OK, but could be so much better.
  • Sam Scribe November 29, 2010 at 5:50pm
    Darryl, I appreciate your honest assessment of Clint Eastwood's restaurant.
  • Darryl Musick November 29, 2010 at 5:39pm
    Today at The World on Wheels, it's time to finish our trip to Monterey and Pacific Grove, along with a dinner over in Carmel: http://tinyurl.com/253jyj2

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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Darryl Musick November 26, 2010 at 5:25pm
    Today on The World on Wheels, it's a new trip report for Monterey and Pacific Grove: http://tinyurl.com/2a5c3bo

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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Darryl Musick November 24, 2010 at 12:09am
    Free admission to Knott's Berry Farm...for law enforcment and fire fighting personnel. Includes prosecutor's office employees, forest service, and support staff. Also, free admission for State and L.A. County social services employees. 2 free admissions per photo ID, up to six more for $15 each. Thanksgiving through Dec. 19, 2010. For more info, call Knott's at (714) 220-5200.

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  • Darryl Musick November 1, 2010 at 4:25pm
    Walking in L.A...cars, bars, and movie stars. Well, at least soap opera stars. Today on The World on Wheels, a new photo essay and a walking tour of downtown Los Angeles: http://tinyurl.com/3abl8hv

    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Donna Baker-Olson October 30, 2010 at 2:43am
    Hello to all of you readers out there. I have enjoyed reading your posts and would like to add a little about myself. Born in Oakland, CA several years ago and have traveled all over the state for leasiure and on business.

    I am a certified Tour Director, Travel Advisor, and World Traveler. I have lead tour groups in many states within the USA and other countries of the world.

    My travel specialties include Honeymoons and Destination Weddings, Luxury small cruise ships, St. Lucia, Cancun and the Riviera Maya, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Peru, Ecuador, the Society Islands (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, and the other smaller islands in the group), Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Bermuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rica, and many parts of Europe and Scandanavia. I am passoniate about travel and helping like minded travelers plan and book their dream destinations.

    If I can assist anyone in creating and excuting their travel plans please let me know. I have several travel articles available on my website escapetotravel.com and online magazines like http://ezinearticles.com http://www.ideamarketers.com/ http://www.articlesbase.com/ http://www.articlebasement.com. I also have a travel blog available online at donnabakerolson.wordpress.com.
  • Michael Figueiredo October 26, 2010 at 8:44pm
    Hi everyone, if you're in Los Angeles this weekend, check out the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Here's an article I wrote about it:
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    “Día de Los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery
    Hollywood Forever Celebrates “Día de Los Muertos”…
  • Tripatini October 22, 2010 at 5:22pm
    San Diego dining pushes ahead, recession or no recession! Read about it in the Tripatini blog.
  • Darryl Musick October 1, 2010 at 5:54pm
    A brand new report today on The World on Wheels with new pics and video. We start off with Sacramento and work our way up to Sutter Creek and Jackson: http://tinyurl.com/36fu8q9

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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
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