Tag: california
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Top Places in Southern California’s Temecula Valley
When you think of California wine country, what comes to mind? Is it the rolling hills of Napa Valley? The scenic views along the Central Coast? Maybe you picture something more inland, like the Central Valley. For me, the Southern California gem of Temecula Valley is the first that comes to mind, and one that…
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More Than Just a Tourist Trap: My Love Letter to Santa Monica
Sun-drenched Santa Monica, California, stole my heart the first time I set foot in Los Angeles in 2017. Its iconic pier stretches out over the Pacific like a welcoming hand, promising days spent basking on golden sands and nights buzzing with vibrant nightlife. But Santa Monica is more than just a postcard paradise. In 2020,…
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The Answer Is Yes – Leave Your Small Town
In case the title of this post didn’t give it away – I grew up in a small town. From preschool all the way to high school graduation I knew everything about everyone – some a little too much. My first job was at our local McDonald’s and my free-time was spent driving up and…
Taylor Eck 