Who doesn't love cupcakes? They're the ultimate guilty pleasure. What if there were a machine that dispensed fresh-baked cupcakes 24 hours a day, seven days a week? That would be a whole 'nother level of awesome, right? Well, this wonderful machine actually exists. It's the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM in Beverly Hills. … [Read more...] about Sprinkles Cupcake ATM: Beverly Hills’ Sweetest Gimmick
A Magic Moment on Mount Hollywood
"Yesterday, I met the real Los Angeles..." I laugh at myself as I thumb through the pages of my travel journal and find this bit of drivel. Penned after I'd spent all of 48 hours in L.A., I find my hubris hilarious. In a mere two days, what could I have known about the real Los Angeles, a city covering an area of roughly 500 square miles, home to nearly 4 million residents … [Read more...] about A Magic Moment on Mount Hollywood
Griffith Observatory: Jewel of Los Angeles
Griffith Observatory is, with little doubt, one of Los Angeles' crown jewels. A bolder writer might even suggest that no visit to the City of Angels could be considered complete without a substantial stop at this hilltop oasis. … [Read more...] about Griffith Observatory: Jewel of Los Angeles
Noshing on Nostalgia at Pink’s Hot Dogs in Hollywood
After a day of mulling aimlessly around Los Angeles and working up an appetite, I went in search of Pink's Hot Dogs, the internationally known Hollywood attraction famous for its chili cheese dogs and extensive menu of hot dog variations. … [Read more...] about Noshing on Nostalgia at Pink’s Hot Dogs in Hollywood
How To Be A Good Traveler: Observations from 3 Weeks On The Road
I promised myself when I got back from my road trip, I simply had to document all the dumb, strange, and pet-peeve-y things I saw travelers do while I was traveling. By the time the three weeks had come to an end, I had a whole laundry list of bad travel behavior to pick a bone with. … [Read more...] about How To Be A Good Traveler: Observations from 3 Weeks On The Road