“In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death, taxes and baggage fees.” – Ben Franklin, probably. Traveling is expensive. I wouldn’t consider myself a frugal traveler, but I will go to great lengths to save money, especially when it comes to paying for things like baggage fees. (I already paid a…
If you haven’t noticed, I’m on a studio tour kick this spring. After visiting the Warner Bros backlot and Walt Disney Studios, I decided to check out the Paramount Studio Tour. Located on Melrose Avenue and butting up to Hollywood Forever Cemetery, I was very excited to see where two of my favorite movies, “Sunset…
Disneyland is synonymous with Orange County. I would know because I lived less than 20 minutes away. And until I had to go to school full-time, my dad took me to Disneyland every Monday. Now that I live in Los Angeles, those visits are few and far between. (And let’s be honest, it isn’t cheap…
It’s no secret that I love cemeteries. I find them to be very peaceful and a place to reflect. And if you live in Los Angeles, like I do, you can do some serious (dead) celebriity sightings. So where do you go when you want to see the A-listers and Hollywood royalty of yesteryear? Westwood…
What do “Casablanca”, “Friends” and “Rebel Without a Cause” have in common? They were all filmed on the Warner Bros Studio backlot. Unless you were an actor, director or in the entertainment industry, the backlot used to be off limits to the general public. Today, the Warner Bros Studio Tour gives film and TV lovers…
When it comes to personal items, there are two types of people: bag carriers and backpack wearers. I usually bring a bag as my personal item, but after getting a travel backpack, I get the appeal. One side of your body isn’t disproportionately weighed down, your hands are freed up and you can actually fit…