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The Beverly Hills sign is among Google´s top most-searched spots in the USA - but not the one you think

David Vives/Pexels Coming in ninth on the top ten list is a Los Angeles sign - but not the famous one that spells HOLLYWOOD. This landmark identifies Beverly Hills (above), the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood that’s associated with lavish estates owned by celebrities; the 40-foot emblem we see today in the linear Beverly Gardens Park is actually a replica of one built in 1907. During spring and summer, a beautiful pond in front of the letters comes alive with blooming lilies, making for the…

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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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Darryl Musick February 22, 2013 at 5:32pm

Today at The World on Wheels, we finish our ski week with mini reviews of a half-dozen Lake Tahoe ski areas: http://tinyurl.com/7fbdtgp

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…
Sofie Couwenbergh February 1, 2013 at 4:19pm

Another day: driving to Santa Barbara and partying in North Hollywood
Sofie Couwenbergh January 31, 2013 at 4:57pm

A day in LA: dancing at Debbie Reynolds and visitng The Getty
Sofie Couwenbergh January 29, 2013 at 2:06pm

Our trip to Los Angeles: clubbing on Hollywood Blvd.
Darryl Musick January 28, 2013 at 5:22pm

On a lonely beach on the Central California coast, it's a clash of the titans...literally! Today on The World on Wheels, we wrap up our trip to Paso Robles with this natural battle and a little rodeo:http://tinyurl.com/ap895pp

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…
Sofie Couwenbergh January 28, 2013 at 4:43pm

Visiting different Los Angeles sights:Runyon Canyon, Coldwater Canyon and Bel Air
Darryl Musick January 27, 2013 at 5:53pm

On today's Cocktail Hour at The World on Wheels...Paso Robles, California is justifiably famous for wine but we're ignoring that today. With one of the country's premiere microbreweries here, it's also a hotbed of brewing. It's the Paso Robles Beer Tour: http://tinyurl.com/ay8ko39

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 January 25, 2013 at 5:10pm

Today at The World on Wheels, it's wine touring, picnics, and a free concert in Paso Robles, California: http://tinyurl.com/ad93ltm

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…
Sofie Couwenbergh January 22, 2013 at 4:29pm

Los Angeles: a day-trip to Venice
Darryl Musick January 21, 2013 at 6:07pm

It's that big empty spot between Los Angeles and San Francisco. At The World on Wheels, we're heading to Paso Robles and the Central Coast. Today, we go hiking along the Salinas River: http://tinyurl.com/abpqbhf

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…