San Diego’s hot and sunny summers attract travelers from all over the world and Californians from all over the state. Coronado Island, just across the San Diego Bay, connected by the isthmus known as “the Silver Strand” is a great place to go on one of these overwhelmingly hot summer days. The wind wisping off…
Vacant land is still one of the most neglected of all the land investment opportunities, yet the most profitable ones. The majority of people perceive land investment as just simple as pointless buying and selling. The worst misconception that often restrains people from investing in land is that it will sit without producing any…
Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are required and must be approved by the coast guard. If you’re going wakeboarding, make sure you’re wearing the proper life vest, since the wakeboarding life vest provides impact protection as well as the appropriate buoyancy. When they all seem the similar, it’s tough to tell which one is the proper…
Lake Tahoe, CA, is home to professional skiers, water sport enthusiasts, and lovers of fresh air and hot summers. When you first think of Tahoe, you envision snow-covered peaks and pristine ski trails for the professional ski and snowboarders. While that might be true, there is another whole world of Tahoe to explore in the…
by Darcy Waits (DarcyDishes@gmail.com) Summers in the Pacific Northwest can swing wildly from unbearably hot to freezing, windy, and raining sideways from one day to the next. But foul weather doesn’t stand in the way of hardy PNWers at all. You’ll see them mowing their lawn or washing their car in the rain! Otherwise, when…
Think California’s amusement parks are too expensive to visit with the whole family? Don’t despair! In addition to world-famous giant entertainment complexes such as Disneyland, Legoland, and Universal Studios, you will find many lesser-known but equally amazing theme parks there. What’s more, they will delight you with a cheap price. There are several such spots…
Country Line Dancing Craze Is this a new fad, or something that I just didn’t know about? I feel like I finally pulled my head out from under a rock. In the last year or so I’ve seen or heard more about line dancing than I ever had in my life. And yes it’s really cool,…
Some of the most memorable experiences during my trip to Maui were the hiking trails. Believe me, I had plenty of unforgettable adventures on the island , but for now, we will be sticking to hiking. Top 3 Hiking Trails on This Trip Twin Falls Hike Don’t get discouraged yet. There are places along the trail that you…
By Darcy Waits One of the pitfalls of dating and meeting someone you like is the part where you want to demonstrate what a great gal pal you are by attempting to show an interest in the guy’s hobbies and pastimes. This had led to me having a garage full of golf gear, tennis junk,…
Yes, there are new things to do in Oceanside, California. I do have to say. Oceanside has really come a long way as they have been progressively upgrading the area. We were strolling downtown Oceanside and decided to check out the newly opened Mission Pacific Hotel, a JdV Hyatt Hotel. We heard they had a trendy rooftop bar. Who doesn’t…
My first time on Maui, and I’m traveling with my boyfriend and one of my best friends. The first day we explore one of the beaches in Keihe, close by the condo we were staying at. But I’m looking for a beach that has a little more pizzazz. You know what I mean. There are…
By Heather Winfield With many people going stir crazy and anxious to get out, the world is finally opening up. And we are off to greener pastures or, should I say or off to greener Hawaii. And the Hawaiian restaurants. After you go through the pain of getting COVID test you can tour Hawaii once again. We…