Dec 20, 2018 | Urban Explorer
California's Central Coast seems to put a smile on every visitor's face. With its scenic coast, charming towns, wine tasting, and cool climate, what's not to like? Imagine going there by train during the Holiday Season with a visit to...
Nov 9, 2018 | Urban Explorer
For the third year in a row, Stephanie Reid - my travel agent and dear friend - and I took 16 travelers to the heart of colonial Mexico for the Dia de los Muertos celebration. We stayed in lovely rental homes in San Miguel de Allende which just won (for the...
Aug 28, 2018 | Urban Explorer
I first got hooked on historic preservation while earning my Master's Degree in Urban Planning from UCLA. When I learned about the many architectural styles of American architecture, I started noticing examples around Los Angeles. Then...
Jun 21, 2018 | Urban Explorer
I call this tour "Fish and Art Deco"! If you like the elegance and romance of the 1920s and 30s and want to see some exotic sea life in one of the US' biggest aquariums, this is a great tour for you. Long Beach is LA County's second largest city,...
Apr 24, 2018 | Urban Explorer
As a fourth grader growing up in South Pasadena, a field trip to the Huntington Library and Gardens ( was not something I fully appreciated. Now, as an adult tour guide, The Huntington is a dream destination. Located in a gorgeous...
Apr 9, 2018 | Urban Explorer
I love Baja for its ocean views, beautiful deserts, street tacos, bright sunshine, and friendly people. Now, after scouting a future tour in the Guadalupe Valley Wine Route (Ruta de Vino), I love it for other reasons: gourmet restaurants,...
