One year ago I had never been to a Disney property and only had a scant few theme park experiences in general. It wasn’t from a lack of desire; I’ve always enjoyed theme parks and Disney as a company has always fascinated me, as a relative recently reminded me. For whatever reason though, I just had never been until I found myself in Anaheim with some free time and I knew I couldn’t miss the opportunity. Nearly a year later, I’ve been to Disneyland in California on four separate trips, some planned and some unplanned and each experience has been just as fun and magical as the first. Since it’s the only Disney theme park that I have any experience with, today I thought I’d share my thoughts about the park and what I think are some key features that aren’t to be missed. Perfect for adults When Walt Disney first conceived the idea of Disneyland, the intention was always to create a safe place where visitors of all ages could have an incredible … [Read more...] about Disneyland & Me: What I’ve Learned From Several Recent Visits
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The official candy bar power rankings
Lucas Kwan Peterson Los Angeles Times Published 4:06 PM EDT Jun 20, 2019 It’s June, which means that we have the longest day of the year to look forward to this month. And after that, it’s all downhill until we descend into complete darkness. You may occasionally wonder, what’s it all for? Is it possible to truly attain intimacy with another person given the loneliness of our individual bodies? Will we ever be able to stop looking at Instagram no matter how many Screen Time limits we put on our phones? At times like this, all you can do is try your best, and eat a lot of candy. Fortunately, I’m here with the unassailable, infallibly factual and 100% correct L.A. Times Candy Bar Power Rankings. I have judged every candy bar in known existence (with the exception of ones I deemed unworthy or could not find at CVS, or both) and ranked them by the metrics of 1) taste and 2) attractiveness of the wrapper. 1) Take 5 Shut it down. We’ve got a winner. We … [Read more...] about The official candy bar power rankings
The most anticipated hotel openings of 2019
Friday newsletters always feature luxury travel contests, tips, series, or news. Today (January 11, 2019): The most anticipated hotel openings of 2019. Last month, I published my list of the best new luxury hotels of 2018. Today, I share with you the 90 hottest luxury hotels that are expected to open their doors in 2019. Some of these hotel openings are managed by the world’s most exclusive hotel brands. Please keep in mind that hotel openings do get delayed from time to time, so to avoid disappointment, try not to book a room before the hotel effectively opened. Best new hotels in Europe Best new hotels in the Middle East Best new hotels in Africa Best new hotels in Asia Best new hotels in the Americas Best new hotels in Oceania There is more information and direct link to the hotel websites below the slide show! Think I missed one? Leave a comment! This slideshow requires JavaScript.*** Follow me … [Read more...] about The most anticipated hotel openings of 2019
The New York Times picks 52 places to go in 2019
52 Places To Go 2019 (Tag bylines with individual items.), New York Times Published 8:47 pm CST, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. Photo: Louise Denton Photography/Getty Images Photo: Louise Denton Photography/Getty Images Image 1 of / 39 Caption Close Image 1 of 39 Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. Here are some of the places The New York Times thinks you should travel this year. Read the article for the full list. … [Read more...] about The New York Times picks 52 places to go in 2019
Travel to Eat: My Favorite Food Moments of 2018
I write about food a lot on this site, but with good reason. I firmly believe that it’s the most important aspect of the travel experience, forming some of our strongest memories through taste and smell. It’s also the fastest way to learn about a new culture and what the people value. More than anything else though, it’s just a lot of fun. There’s nothing better than snacking your way through a foreign market, or tentatively ordering a meal, not quite sure what you’ve gotten yourself into. It can be adventurous, sometimes disastrous but almost always rewarding. Not all food experiences are made the same though and today I want to recognize those special travel moments that were more than just nice things to eat, they came to define entire cities, towns and even countries and created a lot of fun for me along the way. Icelandic hot dogs Food in Iceland runs that gamut from the bizarre to warm and homey. But if you want to feel like a real Icelander, … [Read more...] about Travel to Eat: My Favorite Food Moments of 2018