Santa Monica Pier | Things to do in LA
We’ve been to the Santa Monica Pier a handful of times when we visited LA as tourists, but we haven’t had a chance to go while we’ve lived here. When our friends from Atlanta came to visit, it was fun...
View ArticleThe Hollywood Sign Hike: The Correct Way Without Getting Lost
Maybe I’m just terrible with directions, but I always thought the hollywood sign hike was fairly simple to figure out by mere instinct. I tossed aside all directions, books, blogs, yelp, etc, and my...
View ArticleThe Last Bookstore Los Angeles – Coolest Bookstore in America
Since Jacob had picked last week’s date choice, this week I chose books and pies! I saw the Last Bookstore LA popping up all over my instagram. It was the coolest, most unique looking bookstore I’ve...
View ArticleLA Food in January | ONE WEEK LEFT!
I know I promised a lot of binge eating this month, but looks like this month (and our list) was cut short because our trip to the Philippines. We just got back a couple days ago and now have a week to...
View ArticleBetty B Dearing Trail Hike at Coldwater Canyon Park
Over the year, we’ve really enjoyed hiking in Los Angeles, and the Betty B Dearing trail at Coldwater Canyon Park has been one that we’ve most frequented. It doesn’t seem as touristy as Runyon Canyon...
View ArticleLeo Carrillo State Beach | Local Adventurer Link Up #6
Welcome to the Local Adventurer Link Up. The purpose of this weekly link up is to foster gratitude for the place you live, show others great local experiences that they might never find as a tourist,...
View ArticleLocal Favorite: Melrose Trading Post Flea Market Los Angeles
We didn’t go to very many flea markets while we lived in Los Angeles, but I would say the Melrose Trading Post is a local favorite. Jacob and I enjoyed perusing the selection of antiques, artwork, etc...
View ArticleThe Old LA Zoo Griffith Park
The Old LA Zoo is a hidden gem in Los Angeles. It’s a great spot for hiking and popular for photoshoots and filming. :) There are plenty of movies filmed here including one of Jacob’s favorites,...
View ArticleUltimate Los Angeles Bucket List (101 Things to Do in LA)
Discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes. We lived in LA last year, and while we didn’t think it was a place we wanted to settle down, we still love that there’s always...
View Article11 Best Apps to Make Life Easier Living in LA
After living in LA for a year and continuing to visit at least once a month, we’re still discovering new and better ways to navigate the huge city and unbearable traffic. Here are some of the best apps...
View ArticleSinging with Gibbons at the Gibbon Conservation Center
We’ve been on an animal kick lately! Because SoCal weather is great year round, there are a lot of conservation centers in the area. The latest one we discovered is the Gibbon Conservation Center in...
View Article15 Most Popular Day Trips From Los Angeles
As much as there is to explore in LA, sometimes it’s nice to get away from the city, the crowds, and the traffic. We’re local adventurers, and we’re all about appreciating and exploring our own...
View Article15 Weekend Trips from Los Angeles You Should Take Now
Just because you don’t have a lot of vacation days doesn’t mean you can’t travel. Everyone has 52 weekends to explore to your heart’s content. If you’ve ever lived in LA, you’ll know that it’s good to...
View ArticleAfter living in LA for a year… Peace out LA! Viva Las Vegas!
We’ve been living in LA for a year, and the time has come to an end. I’ve been thinking about how I wanted to write this goodbye post. If it was 6 months ago, I would have vented about how much I hated...
View ArticleThe LACMA Rain Room
As photographers, we’re always looking for opportunities to take photos! When we saw our friends post photos of the LACMA Rain Room on Instagram, we knew we had to make a trip back to LA. The Rain Room...
View Article25 Best Instagram Spots in Los Angeles
I don’t know if you do this too, but lately I’ve been using instagram to plan out my travels. I like being able to visually see my options. We decided to begin a new series on the best instagram spots...
View Article25 Free Things to Do in LA
If you’ve seen our ultimate LA bucket list, then you know there is plenty to do in LA. You can never run out of things to do, and that’s one thing we loved about living there. Even if you’re on a...
View ArticleLos Angeles County Museum of Art – Modern Art
Along the Stanley Kubrick exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, we decided to check out the rest of the museum. We bought a special timed ticket for the Kubrick exhibit for $20, which...
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