A Weekend in Los Angeles

February 16, 2020

Los Angeles is often known simply as L.A. and is currently the most populous city in Southern California. However, amidst the busy lifestyle of this place, it offers hundreds of attractions for tourists.

There is no single way to experience Los Angeles. This is why we have compiled a short list of tips and tricks to get the most of your time when visiting this magnificent city.

Visit the Metro and Wander

 Taking the public transportation is the easiest route to the metro and probably the best way to see a lot of attractions without worrying about traffic and parking. You can check out some sporting events or concert Staples Center or go for some games at Pasadena.  If you happen to visit Los Angeles on New Year, the Metro offers free rides between 9pm and 2am on New Years’ Eve.

Visit the World Class Museum for Free

There are many world class museums in Los Angeles that you can visit for free. Most of the museums like Getty Center and Getty Villa, and the California Science Center in Exposition Park offer free admissions at least one day a month.

Chance Upon Some TV Show Taping

Did you know that you can attend some of the popular TV show taping in Los Angeles? If you want to see how the taping usually goes in 2 Broke Girls or Jimmy Kimmer Live, you can actually search for free tickets online. Who knows you might catch a great deal and make one of your dreams come true.

Watch Free Concerts

You don’t have to spend a thousand dollar to watch concerts in Los Angeles. While some concerts can really be expensive, there are free concerts in the city that offer the same fun as Hollywood concerts like the KCRW Summer Nights series. It offers free outdoor music from Pasadena to the Pacific. Another is the Twilight Concert at the Santa Monica pier. Our group of friends and co-workers (from Chandler Towing and Recovery) voted this attraction as our favorite. Experiencing at least one of these concerts will give you a fun vibe that Los Angeles has to offer. Of course, don’t forget to take some photos of your great moments with local artists and musicians. Every memory in Los Angeles is definitely worth treasuring.

Treat Yourself with a Relaxing Spa

If you think Los Angeles is all about expensive hotels and resorts, you are completely wrong. In fact, you can actually treat your day a relaxing day at the spa without breaking your budget. Head to Koreatown and you will be met with a number of amazing spas. The Wi Spa, for example, offers hot baths, steam rooms, saunas, and pool for only $25. You can grab this chance to rejuvenate and detoxify yourself from the hustle bustle of the city.


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What are the Best Things to Do in Holland

August 11, 2019

Holland has been one of Europe’s great centers of arts and sciences, with the resulting treasures almost spilling from its top-class museums. Spontaneously managing to combine tradition and invention, you’ll find windmills and tulips, but also groundbreaking architecture and progressive culture. You’ll never be short of things to do in Holland with the top 12.

Get on your bike

Stand for just a few moments on any street, and you’ll soon realize how vital cycling here. Mild weather, suitable infrastructure, and flat terrain make the Holland perfect for cycling. With over 32,000 kilometers of bike paths spread across the country. Biking is one of the best ways to get under the country’s skin. Here bike rental schemes can be found in even the smallest towns.

Explore Amsterdam’s artistic heritage

When it comes to what to see in Holland, no visit can ignore artistic heritage. Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Ver Meer, and Frans Hals have all walked Amsterdam’s streets. From galleries that display the creative culture of the Dutch spanning over 800 years to contemporary musicians, Amsterdam stays among the most effective places worldwide to indulge in fantastic artwork.

The Windmills

Much like the canals, windmills are symbolic to Dutch history and make up a big part of the traditional Holland landscape. In fact, at one point in time, there were over 10,000 windmills across the Holland that were used for all kinds of industrial purposes like pumping water to grinding grains. Today, there are about one thousand windmills left. 

Enjoy tulip mania

The Dutch had loved tulips because of the 17th century when a lot of money was invested in new light bulb selections. Every March, the nation ruptured into colors as large areas of tulips begin to bloom. You can go to Holland during deriving from very early March to May. Capture the Tulip Mania as you visit numerous tulip gardens as well as witness flower ceremonies in Amsterdam and also Keukenhof, or see the Tulip Museum.

The Hague’s architecture

Any list of things to do in Holland must include a visit to the national seat of government in The Hague. Although not the capital, The Hague is home to the Cabinet of the Holland, the Supreme Court, the Council of the State and the UN’s International Court of Justice. Many governing institutions located in The Hague. The city has developed a refined culture with gourmet restaurants, cafes and an international community of expats while also being home to traditional churches dating back several centuries.

Amusement parks

The mild-mannered Dutch aren’t afraid to scare themselves witless, and a visit to an amusement park uncovers another side to the Dutch psyche. There are quite a several amusement parks to visit in Holland which vary in size and attractions. Most amusement parks are located away from the cities, allowing for a great day trip. 

History of the second world war

Holland and its population suffered terribly during the Second World War. Though harrowing at times, it is a period that helped shape the liberal-minded democracy of today. History buffs can visit some of the prime WWII locations of the Holland including the Anne Frank Haus, war museums, and battlefields where the great war was fought.

Eat, drink, and be merry!

Exploring the culinary heritage of Holland is easy enough wherever you find yourself. From hearty pub snacks that go well with a pint of Belgian beer to raw herring or gooey waffles; delve deeper and learn the history of some of its most famous exports. And if there is one food you shouldn’t miss, get your hands on some of the most famous Dutch cheeses.

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How to Pack Like a Pro on your Next Vacation

July 31, 2019

You might be traveling a lot, and you might know by now what to pack. However, do you sometimes forgot something at home, or didn’t thought of something? Then, you don’t actually pack like a pro. With these three things to remember, you will be able to pack like a pro on your next trip and all the trips you are taking. Making sure that you don’t pack too much and that you don’t forget something at home.

Universal travel plug

If you are going overseas a lot, then you will need to have a universal travel plug. And, you need to make sure that it is always staying in your suitcases. Even, if you are back home, and unpacked. 

By leaving it in your suitcase, you will be making sure that you will never make the mistake to forget it at home. A mistake that can cost you a lot of money at the end of the day. It is much better to make sure that you are going to have your universal travel plug with you. Always. And, therefore it needs to stay in your suitcase. 

The lighter the suitcase the more you can pack inside

Speaking of a suitcase. We all know that those suitcases with the wheels are so much easier to carry around. And, that you don’t need to struggle carrying heavy suitcases that are breaking your back.

However, did you think for one moment about how heavy these suitcases really are? How much of your available weight these suitcases are taking up without even having any clothes inside? This might be the reason why you are always over the weight limit when you are traveling overseas. And, why you need to pay penalties for having a suitcase that is overweight. 

Make a list beforehand and stick to it

Make a list of all the things that you need to take with you. And, do this a couple of weeks before your travel starts. Think carefully, do the necessary research and make sure that you have everything on the list that needs to go with you.

Now with that list, you start packing. Don’t add anything to the list. Stay true to the list and trust in yourself. Make sure that you don’t pack more than needed. This can be a great way to ensure that you don’t pack more than you need. However, this can be a challenge to stay with the list and not to add something.

With these packing tips, you will pack like a pro. Each and every time. And, you will not make any mistakes that can cause you to forget something important at home. 

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