Travel has a way of surprising you. Usually, that means a hidden gem, a great meal, or a story you didn’t expect to tell. But sometimes, the surprise isn’t a good one. A few weeks ago, in Santa Rosa, California,...
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California
Finding Sonoma’s Pinot Noirs, Food, Museums and Sacramento Gems
Some of the best road trips begin the moment the wheels touch down. My recent journey from San Francisco International Airport to Sonoma wine country was exactly that kind of trip — one that started with a legendary Silicon Valley...
California
Planes of Fame & Yanks Air Museum: A must see for Aviation Enthusiasts
These two aviation hubs had been on my list for a long time, so my September 2025 visit to Chino, CA, exceeded my expectations. If you are in Southern California and you love aviation, there’s no better place to spend...
California
Roosevelt’s Presidential Yacht, the U.S.S. Potomac in Oakland, CA
The U.S.S. Potomac, a historic naval vessel, is significant in American maritime history. Nestled in the heart of Oakland, California, the former presidential yacht has undergone a fascinating journey. It served multiple roles and baar witness to key moments in...
California, Presidential Libraries
Pioneering the Past: An Adventure through California’s Presidential Legacies
California is home to two remarkable California Presidential libraries that offer visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the lives and times of two influential presidents, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Earlier this year, I revisited both of California's Presidential...
California, Presidential Libraries
Nixon Presidential Library, Yorba Linda, California
Nixon Presidential Library The 37th President of the United States Richard M. Nixon will be remembered for two things, Watergate and his resignation of the Office of President. The Nixon Presidential Library opened 1990, four years before the President's death...
California
The Queen Mary and Churchill’s Finest Hours Exhibit Long Beach, CA
Queen Mary I had the pleasure of attending the 50th-anniversary celebration of the RMS Queen Mary’s arrival in Long Beach Harbor in December 2017. The ship was bought by the City of Long Beach, CA in 1967 and was opened...
California, Presidential Libraries
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Reagan Presidential Library A trip to Los Angeles in December 2017 brought an opportunity for my second visit to the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, 40 miles east of Los Angeles. The library is perched on a hill overlooking...
California
What to see in Three Days in and near Los Angeles
A four a.m. wake-up call on a rainy Friday morning and a six-fifteen boarding time made for an early flight to LA. My arrival at LAX was on time at nine a.m., which gave me ample time to unwind and...
California
Quick trip to LA
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