Uber vs Car Rental in LA – Which Costs Less?
As I prepared for a recent trip to Los Angeles, I reflexively looked to reserve a rental car. I’ve never not rented a car when flying into the LA area. All the various attractions and activities…
The Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood – A Thorough Review
I love TV. I have one of those brains that has a hard time relaxing. One of the few ways I can get a break is to watch a show…or two. My favorites over the years…
Attending the Rose Bowl – Football Heaven in Pasadena
The Rose Bowl. The Granddaddy of Them All. A storied football game in a storied stadium. I started 2022 sitting in Rose Bowl stadium, cheering on my University of Utah Utes. Hopefully not a once-in-a-lifetime experience,…
A Visit to the North Rim Grand Canyon – Unexpected Snow and Improvisation
I’d only been to the Grand Canyon once. I was 18. Me and a friend took a road trip from our home in Northern Utah to Phoenix. On the first night of our trip, we pitched…
Touring Seattle’s Ballard Locks by Boat with Argosy Cruises
The Ballard Locks are one of Seattle’s most popular tourist attractions. The Locks separate the saltwater Puget Sound from the freshwater lakes and channels inland, and also function as a “boat elevator”, moving boats up and…
A Height-Phobic’s Guide to Visiting Seattle’s Iconic Space Needle
The Space Needle is perhaps Seattle’s most iconic and recognizable landmark. I’ve been up a few times in the very distant past, and don’t recall liking it. That had nothing to do with the quality of…