Category: TRAVEL

Article & Photos By: Bryan Herb - Zoomvacations I recently finished a gorilla trek at Virunga National Park in Rwanda, and I was struck as I often am at the uncanny similarities between humans and

Photos and Article By: Joey Amato Lansing, Michigan, the state's vibrant capital, is a city brimming with cultural diversity, historical richness, and a rapidly evolving urban landscape. From its r

Article and Photos By: Scott S. Smith and Sandra Wells We have previously highlighted interesting places to visit in the San Gabriel Valley, including the Huntington Library and Gardens and the No

Article and Photos By: Scott S. Smith and Sandra Wells Metro Los Angeles has long been the Halloween center of the universe in large part due to the making of so many horror films and seasonal haun

Article & Photos By: Bryan Herb - Zoomvacations Photo by: Photoz83 | Dreamstime.com International LGBTQ+ travel is a multi-billion dollar industry. Traveling and reaching across cultures is a b

Photos and Article by:Joey Amato Panama City, the vibrant capital of Panama, is a city where history meets modernity, and nature intertwines with urban life. This bustling metropolis offers an

Article and Photos By: Scott S. Smith and Sandra Wells "Dogtown and the Legendary Z-Boys From the Inside Looking Out" is the featured exhibition Jun. 30-Oct. 27, 2024 at the California Heritage Muse

Photos and Article by:Joey Amato Nestled along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola, Florida, offers a unique blend of history, culture, and coastal charm along with a vibrant LGBTQ com

Article and Photos By: Scott S. Smith and Sandra Wells We have covered a wide variety things to do in Orange County, including the Bowers Museum, the Surfing Heritage and Cultural Center, Kip Bar

Article and Photos By: Scott S. Smith and Sandra Wells As travel writers, we have relied on free press trips, but could never get cooperation from Spain, since it has had no trouble attracting visi

Article and Photos By: Scott S. Smith and Sandra WellsnnIn our story about Hollywood a couple of years ago, we focused on the neighborhood as the City of Los Angeles defines it: roughly Fairfax or L

Article & photos By: Joey Amato Las Vegas, known for its vibrant and inclusive atmosphere, embraces LGBTQ culture with open arms, making it a thriving hub for the community. Iconic events like the

Article and Photos By: Scott S. Smith and Sandra Wells In a number of our prior columns we have highlighted art galleries featuring what we felt were some of the few truly talented artists in SoCal.

Article and photos by: Joey Amato Nestled along the pristine shores of Fort Lauderdale, the Pelican Grand Beach Resort stands as a beacon of luxury and relaxation. This exquisite resort, with its

Article and Photos By: Scott S. Smith, Sandra Wells & Christian N. Smith Los Angeles County alone has 5.3 million privately-held dogs and 5.7 million cats alone, outnumbering the humans: http://la

Ariticle and Photos By: Scott S. Smith, Sandra Wells & Christian Smith The City of Riverside is on the Santa Ana river, but because it sits in a sprawling desert many visitors will be surprised at

By: Bryan Herb - Zoomvacations Getting exercise before embarking on a vacation offers a myriad of benefits that can enhance both the physical and mental aspects of the trip. Firstly, engaging

By: Bryan Herb - Zoomvacations Photo © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com There has been much discussion lately about the red flags someone should look out for as they start to date, and I’ve realized tha

Photos & article By: Scott S. Smith, Sandra Wells & Christian Smith Between massive construction in downtown Los Angeles before the pandemic, huge numbers of employees in ever-rising offices, a flo

By: Scott S. Smith, Sandra Wells & Christian Smith One aspect of Southern California that everyone here is aware of, but the region's PR and tourism leaders try to ignore, is the unmatched variety o