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The Best Roadtrips to take starting in Los Angeles
California is a great starting point for some of the best roadtrips to take starting in Los Angeles, in the United States. From stunning beaches to breathtaking national parks, there’s something for everyone.
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Explore the Best Activities in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, the City where dreams do come true. May it be for a carreer in the entertainment sector or for an ultimate Holiday. Driving down Highway One from LA to Santa Monica and Malibu in a convertible, listening to your favourite tunes, enjoying lunch with local wines somewhere shore-side during sunset. The perfect californian […]
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Driving a Car in the US as an EU-Citizen – What you should know and do before your Trip starts
Have you planned a Trip to the US? Lucky you! And, you want to drive a Car in the US? Very nice! As an EU-Citizen you have to think about one specific thing when driving in the US. Your driver’s license! Even though you should hold a drivers license in your home country, this is […]
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Build Your Own Pizza at Blaze Pizza by the Farmers Market at The Grove Los Angeles
As a devoted Pizza lover the best that can happen is the possibility to top your Pizza exactly with the ingredients you want. A Pizza Margherita can be amazing, but changing already existing Pizza’s like the Quattro Stagioni can add up to the price so much… So, how was I thrilled as I found out […]
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Experience of McDonald’s Breakfast McDelivery in Los Angeles (USA)
The best thing that could have ever happened: McDelivery! Finally, McDonald’s offers a delivery Service, which means you don’t even need to leave the house to enjoy your favourite McD meals. Due to Jet Lag, I would always wake up around 4 to 5 am in the morning, in Los Angeles. To avoid googling what […]
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The best lookout point in Los Angeles – Griffith Observatory
From what lookout point can you enjoy a view of all Los Angeles, and have the world-famous Hollywood Sign right next to you? The Griffith Observatory is situated high above Los Angeles, on a Hill on the E Observatory Road. Visits to the lookout are always free, and there is even free WiFi available. Address […]
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Staying at a Robin Room at Farmer’s Daughter Hotel Los Angeles
The concept of the Robin Room at Farmer’s Daughter Hotel in Los Angeles has been truly amazing. Big comfortable bed, neatly working air conditioning, a window you can actually open and most importantly a nice sitting area with a table. You were even able to move the TV, so you can either enjoy shows while […]
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The best Fries in the World – Shake Shack Cheese Fries
The very best Fries I have ever tasted are the Shake Shack Cheese Fries. Luckily, they taste the same all over the world, may it be Istanbul, London, or Los Angeles. What makes the Fries at Shake Shack so special is that I have never had a Frie that was not crispy and crunchy, due […]
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Day Trip to Venice Beach, walking along the Beach in December
The most popular and well-known beaches of Los Angeles are in Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Malibu. Venice, the US one, not the one in Italy, is a playground by the beach for all the life-lustring and active outdoor sports lovers. Even though you’ll find the famous Muscle Beach in Venice, one of the typical […]
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Where to exchange money in Los Angeles? (Euro -> Dollar)
Can you just go to any bank in Los Angeles to exchange Euro notes for Dollars? Well, I thought it’s that easy, but apparently, it’s not. From Europe I’m used to just walk at any bank and change my money from one currency to another, but not in the US. In the USA you have […]
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My Lyft Experience in Los Angeles (trying Lyft + Lyft Line for the first time)
Lyft is a big rival for shared-ride mogul UBER. In Europe, I’m mainly using UBER when needing a ride (mostly from and to the Airport), if the service isn’t banned in that country. In Los Angeles, there are several transportation network companies available. The, other, most popular one is Lyft. I reminisce I heard about […]
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Urban Light at LACMA in Los Angeles by Chris Burden
Probably even more famous than the LACMA art museum itself is the Urban Light installation by Chris Burden. Situated next to the museum in a public area on Wilshire Boulevard the art installation is a magnet for photography, and Instagram, loving tourists. Installed back in 2008 the 202 antique cast-iron street lights are a delight […]
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Grilled Cheese Animal Style – Veggie Burger at In-N-Out Los Angeles
Should you try the Veggie Burger by In-N-Out, the Grilled Cheese? In-N-Out Burger is known for its uber-delicious beef burgers, and home to the state of California in the United States. It’s a tradition to so many, to stop at an In-N-Out in Los Angeles either first thing after landing, or the last one before […]
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Staying at The Garland Hotel Los Angeles in North Hollywood near Universal City
Looking up Pictures of The Garland Hotel in North Hollywood before my visit, it somehow felt so familiar. Like the set of a scene in a typical Hollywood Movie. A cosy Pool area including an outdoor cinema, big beds and healthy but delicious food. I just couldn’t wait to finally check in The Garland Hotel […]
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The best In-Car Sound by Harman Kardon in the Kia Stinger
advertisement The Kia Stinger, what a sexy Car! But, did you know a Car is the best place to listen to music? After my exclusive but brief visit to HARMAN’s Sound Lab in Northridge I now know so much more about Sound, and especially more about the technical aspects and how Sound, aka Speakers, are […]
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Christmas atmosphere in California / Los Angeles
Is there a Christmas Atmosphere in Los Angeles in California, in December? As a European, Christmas season means it’s always dark outside, it’s cold and it might even snow for a day or even longer. Cold winds literally keep you inside your home, which is just a perfect excuse to cuddle in the blankets on […]