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7 Cool Things to Do in Joshua Tree, California (Weekender’s Guide)

November 2, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Joshua Tree, California is a quirky desert community in Southern California that has garnered attention as a relaxing travel destination because of its beautiful desert landscape and quirky, off-grid bohemian vibes.   Specifically, people come here to visit Joshua Tree National Park– a majestic, otherworldly landscape where the Mojave and Sonoran deserts meet. This alluring hybrid […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, California, Relaxing getaway, Travel Guide

What To Do After A Car Break-In in San Francisco

May 28, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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If you’ve landed on this post you’ve most likely just become the victim of a car break-in in San Francisco. My condolences. Scroll the list below to follow the steps for what you should do next. *** Unfortunately, car break-ins are not at all uncommon in SF; in fact, experiencing a “smash and grab” is […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, Travel Well Tagged With: California

An Insider’s Guide to Monterey, California (“Big Little Lies” Edition)

May 27, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

Monterey, California is a charming little beach village located about 2 hours south of San Francisco and 45 minutes north of Big Sur, California. The unparalleled beauty of the coastline in this region, especially along the iconic 17-Mile Drive, is one of the many reasons that visitors have been drawn to the area for decades.  […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, California, culture, pop culture, Travel Guide

The 10 Best Brunch Spots in Los Angeles

February 12, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Seemingly no one works in L.A.– or at least that’s what you’d think when regarding brunch crowds on any given day of the week. Brunch, moreover, is a whole experience in Los Angeles. Like brunch in New York, brunch in LA is a place where people like to linger, see, and be seen while dining […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, California, los angeles, restaurants

Where To Donate To Help Immigrants in U.S. Border Communities

January 26, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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If you’re looking for a way to help immigrants but you can’t make it down to the border yourself, you’re not alone. While it was still going on, 66% of Americans were opposed to Donald Trump’s practice of family separation, and only 27% of people supported it. The United States currently spends $1.84 Billion a […]

Filed Under: Advocacy Tagged With: activism, California, charity, immigrants, texas

How To Support California Wildfire Relief Efforts

November 15, 2018 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

48 people and counting have died in what is being described at present as “the deadliest wildfire in California history”, the New York Times reports. (Update: CNN now reports death toll at 58.) The so-called Camp Fire has ravaged over 130,000 acres of land in the hills and ravines of Paradise, California. To date, the blaze has […]

Filed Under: Advocacy Tagged With: activism, California, charity, disaster relief, wildfires

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