Remember that kid in your neighborhood who always carried Hot Wheels cars around in a plastic case? Maybe he (or she) had them sorted by color or make. If you were like me, it was always fun to admire the cars in their neat little compartments. The …
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Everyone needs a travel angel
May 27, 2010 6 reader comments
We happened upon this statue as we wandered into the Los Angeles Farmers Market in search of lunch. The fact that the wings are decorated with maps made me stop and take a closer look. Here's what the plaque says: I like the idea of angels getting …
Trip Planning: Using Go Cards in Los Angeles
May 20, 2010 2 reader comments
Before our recent trip to Los Angeles I was contacted by Smart Destinations and offered a chance to test drive their Go Cards, which offer free admission to 40 different attractions and museums. I was intrigued by the idea of making one purchase and …
Dispatches from the road: Tips for crossing the desert
April 8, 2010 8 reader comments
On Easter afternoon, we loaded up our gear and headed from Los Angeles to Phoenix, where Matt's parents live. And no, we weren't on camels. Although we might have been better off if we were. Here's my brilliant travel tip of the week: When you've …
Los Angeles: The Petersen Automotive and Page Museums (with a bonus side of pie)
April 6, 2010 6 reader comments
So here's the thing about trying to live blog from the road – sometimes you have days that are so chock full that they really warrant an entire series of posts. I'm finding this to be especially true as my kids get older and have more stamina and …
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