The small town of Jamul is located in San Diego’s East County. Its highlights are the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge and several regional parks offering camping, hiking, fishing, and grand vistas. My visit was to check out the three year old Jamul Casino located 20 minutes from downtown San Diego. Tribal History The Jamul[…]
Recent History: Chico, CA has been in the news a lot since the devastating fire that destroyed its neighbor, Paradise. It became the the staging ground for Cal Fire and volunteers from around the state and country. Chico was also inundated with almost 20,000 displaced persons. The community was impacted greatly but is slowly recovering.[…]
Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. If a beach vacation is in your plans, head to San Diego’s “jewel,” La Jolla. Although it has an upscale reputation, there are lots of ways to enjoy inexpensive meals and free things to do. I’ve lived in La Jolla for 45+ years, so I’ve shopped around[…]
Lugano, Pontresina, and Zurich are examples of Switzerland’s appeal; something for everyone. In Lugano, one gets the feeling of stumbling into Italy, because of the language and food. In Pontresina, while hiking, you expect either Heidi or the Von Trapp family to pop up over the next hill. Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland (400,000+),[…]
Switzerland is smaller than Vermont and New Hampshire combined. That, and the Swiss penchant for efficiency, means travel from city to city by rail is easy and scenic. Here’s my “To Do” list for the following destinations which are all short train rides apart: Interlaken Ride the cable car to Harder Kulm to sightsee, eat,[…]
Edelweiss Air’s seasonal San Diego to Zurich non-stop flight follows Archimedes’ rule: the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. The plane was comfortable and the crew friendly and attentive. There were free movies galore, plus plenty of good food and a wide assortment of beverages. The Zurich airport is well marked and[…]
Here are a few presents to consider for the traveler in your life. What to Wear Clothing Arts’ motto is “Made by Travelers for Travelers.” They have quality clothing products, all featuring a pick-pocket proof design. Their Adventure Shirt is ultra quick-dry and, although 100% nylon, feels like top quality cotton. I have no clue[…]
Background – The village of Comala, population 20,000, is located approximately 75 miles east of Manzanillo in the small state of Colima, Mexico. It is the least populous region in the entire country. Indigenous people first appeared in the area 3,000 years ago and called it Ajuchitlán, the Valley of the Flowers. Pueblos de Mexico[…]
Although the Gold Rush first brought prospectors to California looking to make their fortunes, the Reno area exploded with the discovery of silver at the Comstock Lode. Then came the entrepreneurs (think Levi’s blue jeans), prostitutes, and shady characters. Illegal gambling parlors sprung up; it was truly the wild west. By the 1920s, Reno was[…]
There’s something relaxing and almost mystical about boats bobbing on the water with the sounds of docks creaking and halyards clanging. The Kona Kai Resort & Spa and its marina, on San Diego’s secluded Shelter Island, provides safe harbor for a couples or family getaway. In 1953, C. Arnholt Smith built a marina on a[…]