VISITING A FAVORITE ART SHOW

Teri B.

October 31, 2016

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Things I Love

One among many semi-annual local events that is much anticipated and looked artSHOW in Beverly Hills. The event (held the third weekend in May and October) has been going on for 44 years(!) and attracts not only locals but folks from all over SoCal. As both months are ideal weather-wise, this event makes for a fun […]

THIRTY-FIVE HOURS IN OCTOBER

Teri B.

October 24, 2016

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Things I Love

Oooh, aaah! The Dodgers made it to the postseason!! That means at least one or more trips to Dodger Stadium, depending on how well they play. Since the postseason is promised to no team, attending a game is both a joy but also a commitment. In this case, 35 hours over just two weeks. After […]

ROAD TRIP! Part 3 — NAPA & BEYOND ..

Teri B.

August 22, 2016

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Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

This summer’s road trip (click here for previous posts) included Napa for two nights. Happily, the solution to finding great accommodations in Napa without spending a fortune (not easy) was achieved with a stay at the Andaz downtown Napa. We saw first-hand the tremendous building boom occurring in the area. And, if you’re not familiar with the name, Andaz is Hyatt’s […]

ROAD TRIP!

Teri B.

July 26, 2016

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Things I Love, Wining/Dining

  Lest anyone think that California doesn’t have extremely diverse weather conditions, think about this: When the hubby and I set out on a week-long CA road trip from Studio City on a fine July day, the route was via Santa Barbara for lunch, then through Lompoc to Pismo Beach along the coast, back to […]

LASTLY, AFRICA PART 8: HITS & MISSES

Teri B.

June 15, 2016

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

Herewith, my Hits & Misses from the recent vacation in Africa (in no particular order) … Hit: South African Airways — excellent planes; on-time flights; lovely staff; no baggage issues. We were told (by a retired pilot) that their maintenance standards are so high, many other airlines use them to service their planes. Major Hit: The Saxon Hotel, […]

AFRICA, PART 7: TWO DAYS IN JOHANNESBURG AND THE LONG RETURN TO LAX

Teri B.

June 15, 2016

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International Travel, Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

If ever there were an oasis in the middle of a big city, then The Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg is the perfect example. Frankly, I’m hard pressed to find anywhere that I’d rather not leave … ever. So if you can’t find the hubby and me at some point, check this spectacular hotel first. Indeed, I declared […]

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