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Exploring the Charm of Del Mar: A Guide to California's Coastal Oasis
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Griffith Observatory: The Perfect LA Date Night
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It's a Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles. The temperature is a balmy 73 degrees. The sun has begun its slow dance towards the western horizon as wispy clouds turn from pink to mauve. It's one of those perfect days reaffirming why we live here. You and your partner have no plans and worse, no money but you don't want to waste such a perfect evening. So what do you do? Grab a blanket and a bottle of wine. Stop by Trader Joe's on your way to pick up some cheese, crackers and one of their yummy charcuterie and head down Los...
Cinque Terre: Five Reasons to Visit These Jewels Along the Italian Riviera
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By now I'm sure you've heard of Cinque Terre, those five picturesque fishing villages nestled precipitously along Italy's rugged and rocky Ligurian coast. And I'm sure you've also heard that in recent, pre-Covid years, the villages (Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore) have become overrun with tourists. While it's true that June through September the area is absolutely packed with travelers from all over the world, it shouldn't stop you from visiting this truly magical part of the country. (Just plan to visit outside of those crazy summer months.) Need more incentive? Here are five. The villages are a...