California
California
That Time He Met Mrs. Luther Burbank in Her Garden
I stopped at the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens in Santa Rosa on my way to Calistoga, figuring it would be a pleasant way to spend a sunny morning and learn a little about the man whose name I’d known forever without really knowing why. It turned out to be one of those wonderful travel […]
Oregon
There’s Gold in these Waters: Why Summer Lake Hot Springs is Good for You
The feeling of restoration at Summer Lake Hot Springs starts deep beneath the surface—literally, in water that has traveled nearly a mile up from the earth’s crust, gathering heat and minerals before rising back up through ancient fault lines. The springs are artesian geothermal waters emerging from deep underground faults at temperatures of roughly 106°F […]
California
Desert Chic! That Time Jerry Garcia Wore a Suit on Stage
Anyone who knows the Grateful Dead knows Jerry Garcia did not play dress-up. He was known for wearing identical black pocket T-shirts – often simple Fruit of the Loom crewnecks – a minimalist look meant to deflect attention onto the music. And in photographs from the mid-’70s on he favors a look best described as […]
California
Old Hollywood Movie Ranches You Can Still Visit
Quiet on the Set! Your Guide to Discovering 10 Old Studio Ranches You might have gone hiking near Agoura Hills the Santa Monica Mountains or driven past the scrubby hills by Chatsworth and thought, “I’ve seen this before.” Or maybe you’ve gone jogging with a friend when you suddenly realized you’re maneuvering the same dusty […]
California
We Stayed at Joan Crawford’s First Home in Hollywood
Sleeping With the Stars: My Stay at the Palihotel Culver City I checked into the Palihotel Culver City expecting a chic boutique stay — colorful wallpaper, craft cocktails in the courtyard, Sony Studios just down the street. What I didn’t expect was to be sleeping in the same building where a very young Joan Crawford […]
California
Take a Look at Beyoncé’s $28 Million Rolls-Royce Boat Tail
Beyoncé, the global music icon, is renowned not only for her raw talent but also for her exquisite taste in luxury automobiles. Among her impressive collection, the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail stands out as a masterpiece of bespoke craftsmanship and opulence. This $28 million marvel is more than just a vehicle; it’s a testament to personalized […]
