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5 Reasons I Love San Luis Obispo

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An SLO Siren Song

Ever since I announced that my Great US Road Trip was going to take me down the California Coast via the immensely scenic Pacific Coast Highway, the delectable Kait from Where is Kait? has been rather insistent than San Luis Obispo should be included in my itinerary.

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Obligatory drunk selfie.

While everybody tends to be proud to show off the place that they call home, the reigning #1 Travel Blogging Crush has even gone so far as to rave about the many charms of SLO on her own blog. Hell, her piece on how to spend a Weekend in SLO was one of the things that eventually convinced me to make a slight detour on our trip and included the quaint little Californian college town on the docket.

With San Francisco behind us and Los Angeles ahead, we sped down the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, turned inland, and spent a few days in SLO.

True to Kait’s predictions, I fell just a little bit in love with this quirky corner of California. Two nights and one day weren’t nearly enough time to do the town affectionately known as ‘SLO’ justice, but I thought I’d highlight just why it’s a worthy addition to your California and/or US travel experience.

#5 – It’s essentially Neverland

In a lot of ways, SLO reminded me of the expat cities I’ve become somewhat addicted to living in.

With the college there, it’s the kind of place where every night there’s a crowd at the bar and a seemingly endless stream of cute college girls dressed to the nines for their night out.

It’s no small wonder that the town also seems to boast a population of 30-40 something men who are still playing video games, sleeping late, and doing shots until the early hours.

While I could take or leave the horde of men who also suffer from Peter Pan Syndrome, I’m totally on board with a town that lets me refuse to grow up.

#4 – Fantastic food

Oh God. The food. The fantastic, mouthgasm inducing food.

SLO had such a fantastic food scene, and I swear every meal I had there was better than the last.

From the mouth-watering andouille and vegan buffalo wings at Kreuzberg to the jaw-droppingly good sandwiches and burgers at High Street Deli to the delectable treats available for sale at the Farmer’s Market, there was a lot to sample in SLO.

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Not the best photo (I was a tad drunk) of the hands down best andouille I’ve ever eaten.

We barely scraped the surface (we ate twice at both High Street Deli and Kreuzberg), but the streets were lined with cute cafes and eateries just begging to be explored.

I think it warrants a return visit, as I am literally sitting at my keyboard salivating remembering the decadent sandwiches from High Street. Take me back!

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The breakfast burrito. Oh God, the breakfast burrito. So. Good.

#3 – Wine country

Ever since I lost my wine virginity in Broke, I’ve been fast developing a taste for wine and, in particular, tours of wine country.

There’s just something I find wonderfully fun about getting out on a bright day, sipping some delicious wine in a serene setting, and getting a little drunk while still feeling frightfully fancy.

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Artsy shot of the saddest thing in the world – an empty wine glass.

The highlight of my visit to SLO was undoubtedly Kait’s self-designed tour of local vineyards that. Battling the hangover to end all hangovers, I battled through the first vineyard and was fighting fit (and ready for another boozy night out) by the time we finished up amidst the ghost-white trees and brightly coloured peacocks of Kelsey.

Our whistle-stop tour of SLO’s wineries featured three gorgeous vineyards: Baileyana, Kynsi, and Kelsey.

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How’s the serenity? Image courtesy of Loco Steve.

While I’ll write a separate post about my first taste of Californian wine country, the presence of so many great cellar doors close by was another part of SLO’s charm.

#2 – Night life

We had two nights out during our visit to SLO, and both nights out were a hell of a lot of fun. SLO has a fantastic selection of bars ranging from classy brew pubs to crowded college hotspots to the nameless dive bar that hospitality workers frequent when it’s time to avoid the crowds.

Open mic nights, shot promos, fancy gastropub food like vegan buffalo chicken wings, custom-built pizzas, and the most amazing andouille sausage I’ve ever had are a fitting accompaniment to the endless litres of craft beer and/or Pabst Blue Ribbon that were tipped down my gullet during two very boozy nights out.

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A custom built pizza and one of the 30+ beers on tap at Blast 825 Taproom. Sweet Lord.

Despite the drinking and the college crowds, the streets still feel safe by night. Wandering from bar to bar in this quaint little town didn’t have the menace of club-hopping in King’s Cross or even moving from bar to bar in my hometown, where alcohol consumption and angry rednecks make a frightening combination.

My favourite watering holes during my visit were:

  • Kreuzberg: A groovy coffee shop by day, Kreuzeberg’s bar has a pretty awesome weekly open mic, some great food, and one of the coolest bartenders in the western world.
  • The Frog & Peach: A fun little English style pub popular with the college scene. The inside can be a bit crowded and chaotic, but the little beer garden out back is a good place to speak loudly so people can hear your accent.
  • Blast 825 Tap Room: A newer bar in town, Blast 825 has a huge selection of self-serve craft beers and a design-your-own-pizza restaurant attached. Not a session stop, but a pretty fun little spot.
  • BarrelHouse Speakeasy: I love the idea behind this place, with the basement bar ‘hidden’ beneath an old time barbershop. The downstairs is a little too well lit and shiny to be a proper speakeasy, but it’s got a fun crowd and passable beer selection.

There was also a dingy, PBR-only, dive bar that the local hospitality workers would end their nights at. To be honest, it was one of my favourite places, and so I’ll keep the name and location on the down-low so that it doesn’t get ruined for them.

But Ranger Stacy and her thick faux Aussie shouts of “Wallaby” whenever she saw me remains one of my favourite memories from the trip. Ditto an increasingly confused local as our drunken game of Heads Up turned into fastest finger first movie trivia.

Good times.

Of course, it’s not all about binge drinking and regrettable morning afters. Although, as if the town didn’t already hold a special place in my heart, they also has a mother-flipping Craft Beer Festival.

The weekly bike nights, which seem dozens or even hundreds of cyclists ride through town ringing their bells and flashing their helmet lights add a kind of holiday charm to the evening, and the town’s self-proclaimed ‘World Famous’ SLO Farmer’s Market has a fun festival atmosphere that is impossible not to like.

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The SLO Farmer’s Market might not actually be as world-famous as it claims to be, but it’s not without its charms. Image courtesy of Paulogize.

#1 – Kait/The Vibe of the Place

I’d be remiss in not mentioning the irrepressible and gorgeous Kait’s role in making SLO such a fun stop on the Great US Road Trip.

After chatting via Twitter/Facebook and the occasional phone call for the last couple of years, it was a relief to meet her in person and find she was the same sassy, adventurous, and strong individual in person.

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Kait takes the wheel during our wine tour. I’m really stoked with how this photo turned out.

Having a local guide made our stay a lot of fun, from knowing the right places to eat to knowing the best bars on a given night to introducing us to the characters who make the town such a fun place.

There’s a youthful, Bohemian energy about San Luis Obispo that is hard to resist.

Maybe it’s the sun, maybe it’s the Dionysian consumption of wine and beer, maybe it’s the athletic and outdoorsy environment….

Maybe it’s the fact the city gives you permission to be whoever you are – even if that person isn’t quite what you should be.

It’s not the Happiest City in America for nothing, I guess.

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How to Enjoy a Vacation on a Budget

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How to Enjoy a Vacation on a Budget

Nothing builds more memories for a family than a great vacation together. Of course, truly enjoying the journey requires that the grownups are just as relaxed as the kids. That means planning ahead, packing adequately, and allowing for the unexpected. It also means making sure that your little family excursion won’t break the bank.

Holiday savings

Keeping the cost of a family vacation in check and on budget is the best thing you can do to be sure that you’ll be able to relax and enjoy yourself. It’s no fun to watch your stash of cash diminish or your credit card balance rise.

Fortunately, there are some common sense things you can do, both as you plan the vacation and as you head out to live it. In addition to your usual bargain-hunting strategies, though, there are other ways to conquer the vacation money binge.

Editor’s Note: While I’m by no means an expert on family vacations, I’ve taken a big family trip to Mooloolaba pretty recently that put a lot of what follows into practice.

Take Your Vacation in Pieces

Most of us get the idea of a 7- or 10-day jaunt around the country or to a specific destination. But it can be cheaper, easier, and more practical to break up your family time into several different segments. This is especially true for families with difficult work schedules, who struggle to assemble a long stretch off work. It’s also less tiring for younger kids.

For example, imagine that you live in Kansas and you’re planning some summer fun. You can travel east a couple hours to hit some Branson shows, then go home for a week or two. After that, maybe you can roll south for some fishing fun in Oklahoma, then later west to the foothills of the Rockies. You’re never gone more than a couple of days, and you have some financial recovery time to reload your travel account. And imagine how excited your kids will be to mark out three out of six weekends for a trip!

Editor’s Note: This is certainly how I travel when I am living abroad long term. I have fond memories of taking weekend trips to places like Changzhou, Lianyungang, and Shanghai while calling Nanjing home between 2012 and 2014.

Keep It Local

What feels like the biggest waste of money on some trips? Most people would say the travel itself. You can relish the destinations, savor the meals, and treasure the souvenirs, but all you get from your gasoline dollar is fleeting glimpses of some new territory and an accumulation of mileage on your car.

So nix the odometer burden and look a little closer to home. We all hear things about attractions right in our own backyards, but somehow we tune them out because they’re just part of our permanent scenery.

Step away from that for a minute. What about your local zoo? Have you ever been to that state park that has road signs along your daily commute? Keep in mind that the things in your daily background constitute a real destination for people from other places, just as your out-of-town destinations just represent home to the people who there.

Editor’s Note: I put this into practice recently, with day trips to local landmarks such as Bellingen, the Dorrigo National Park, and even the sleepy little village of Glencoe featuring in Colourful Movement’s recent visit to my hometown.

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Jacky from Colourful Movement and I on our 15k walk between Ben Lomond and Glencoe last week.

Don’t Give Up On A Staycation!

What kids treasure with their families isn’t always ornate trips. Sometimes it’s just time with the rest of the family, without the burdens of work and school–and maybe without a few chores.

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Call a family meeting. Offer the kids an opportunity to live high on the hog at home for a few days. Every meal can be at a restaurant. No bed-making, no yard mowing, no dishwashing. Live just like you’re on vacation.

Of course, that will go for the grownups too. Get all the bills paid before the staycation starts. Catch up on laundry. Mow the yard. Reschedule doctor’s appointments. Don’t even go get the mail. Devote 100% of your day to having fun with your family.

Then explain to the kids what you can do with the money that you save. It will make a great consumer lesson, too!

Never lose sight of the fact that a vacation should produce more fun than worry. You can do lots of amazing, memorable things with your kids without endangering their college funds. Just be smart and plan ahead!

This post was written by Jane Brown.

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A Singapore Food Crawl

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I wrote last week about how my recent Singapore trip changed my opinion of Singapore, as I joined Far East Hospitality to explore the cultural side of Singapore.

Having initially viewed Singapore as a kind of soulless Asian equivalent to Dubai, I spent a day exploring the Katong district of the city and learning about one of the many cultures that call the tiny nation home.

One of my other complaints following my 2015 visit to Singapore was that its food wasn’t exceptionally good. Sure, China Town and Little India are both renowned for serving up fantastic food from their respective cultures, but my previous visit hadn’t exactly enamored me of whatever Singaporean cuisine might be.

In partnership with Far East Hospitality and Village Hotel Katon, however, I was about to be given a crash course in Singaporean food with a private Singapore food crawl.

The Singapore Food Crawl with Far East Hospitality

Much as they encourage cultural exploration by arranging walking tours of districts such as Katong and Little India for their guests, Far East Hospitality also do the same with local cuisine.

Guests at any of their properties in Singapore can request to participate in a food crawl to experience the local flavours, and that’s precisely what we did during my recent visit to the city-state.

Picked up from our hotel in the early evening, we were taken by air-conditioned van to four local restaurants.

And when I say ‘local’, I mean local. These weren’t gourmet eateries popular with tourists and expats, but the very same restaurants where local Singaporeans stop to grab a meal on their way home after a long day’s work. 

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#1 – Bali Nasi Lemak

Our first stop was the one I was most excited for, as it was for a bit of Nasi Lemak – one of my absolute favourite Asian cuisines. The aptly named Bali Nasi Lemak was to be our host.

A little hole in the wall with plastic chairs clustered on a narrow strip of pavement, this alleyway restaurant does Nasi Lemak and nothing else. Even at 6pm, well before the usual dinner rush, the place was crowded, and with good reason: the Nasi Lemak was delicious!

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So good!

#2 – G7

It’s hard to pin-point exactly where any of these places were, as we weaved through narrow lanes of the Geylang district in search of our next desintation.

G7 in Geylang is one restaurant spanning two locations (they also have locations in Chinatown and Bukit Timah), its popularity necessitating a second location directly across the alleyway from the first. Like Bali Nasi Lemak, it was already crowded by the time our party arrived and commandeered a table inside under the blessed touch of the fans.

G7 is most famous for its bullfrog, and we were served up generous helpings of this flavourful dish and the rice porridge to soak it in.

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The sauce was especially delicious. I could have just eaten that.

As you can see from the above picture, this was a genuinely local spot. The cutlery and the bowls weren’t spotlessly clean (although the above was not dirt, just stained plastic) and the place was a hive of noise and activity. I loved it!

#3 – Pig Organ

Stop #3 was definitely my least favourite, as our hosts decided to test my boastful proclamation that I’d try anything they put in front of me.

What did they put in front of me? Pig organ soup!

Another popular spot, I swear we had the most trouble getting a seat here than anywhere else. Who knew pig kidney, intestines, and liver would be so popular with locals?

pig organ soup singapore
It’s about as tasty as it looks…

Did I finish my bowl? ….no.

Did I try a bit of everything? I sure did. The kidney was good, the intestines were chewy, and the whole thing was only mildly unpleasant.

Not something I’d eat again, but not something that I regretted trying either.

#4 – 229 Jalan Besar

Stop #4 was where we got to really eat our fill, as we stopped at a place whose name translates roughly into ‘scissor cut curry rice’ for a huge feast of rice, aromatic curry, and a bunch of sides.

EDIT: Google informs me it is called Beach Road Scissor Cut Curry Rice.

It put me in mind of a Chinese banquet, with a number of plates placed onto the table for us to pick and choose from.

Like all of our stops, it was chaotic. Harried servers rushed out large trays heaped high with plates of delicious food to feed the hungry masses, the kitchen clattered and steamed in full view, and it was just a delightfully Asian experience.

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Look at all of that food!

End of the Line

Our food tour technically ended there, with our bellies full and a night of exploring the Marina Bay area ahead of us.

But it would be remiss of me to comment on the amazing Singaporean cuisine we tried without highlighting three other fantastic restaurants our hosts took us to.

Read on for three more of my favourite Singapore restaurants from the trip.

#5 – The Banana Leaf Apolo

Our last day in Singapore saw us exploring Little India on foot, and the highlight of this day of colourful exploration was undoubtedly a visit to the very popular Banan Leaf Apolo.

Not as off-the-beaten-track as our other stops, it was nonetheless a delicious culinary journey as we ate a variety of traditional Indian dishes off of banana leafs while throwing back ice cold beers. Heavenly!

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A full (and very delicious) spread atop my banana leaf.

#6 – Fatty Weng’s

A Singapore icon and hardly an undiscovered secret, Fatty Weng’s has a link to our hosts – as it used to be inside the Village Hotel Albert Court!

These days, it’s located a short walk away and still serves delicious Chinese inspired cuisine.

Not the least of these is its famous chilli crab, a Singapore tradition and something we were all very eager to try. Needless to say, we weren’t disappointed!

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I prefer my crab with Old Bay, but this was a very close second in my heart.

My favourite part? Sopping up the deliciously sweet, chilli sauce with Chinese fried bread (mantou). So good!

#7 – 328 Katong Laksa

I made brief mention of the best Laksa I’ve ever had in my previous post about Singapore, but I had to highlight 328 Katong Laksa again.

Like a number of the food crawl spots, this place does one thing and they do it very well. The menu offers you the choice of big laksa or small laksa, and that’s about it.

But they do it so bloody well! The most flavourful, spicy laksa I’ve ever had. It was something special.

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Hands down the best laksa I have *ever* had. The price? $5! Available at 328 Laksa.

Back to the Gym!

Singapore really surprised me the variety and quality of food, but I shouldn’t be surprised that the best food is going to be found where the locals eat.

Hell, that’s the advice I give everybody headed over to China or South Korea to try their luck as a teacher or tourist. The locals know best what restaurants deliver quality and affordability.

Having a local guide is a fantastic way to unearth all of the hidden gems, and Village Hotel Albert Court and Far East Hospitality do a great job of putting you in touch with the people and places you need to have an authentic experience and live like a local.

If you’re headed to Singapore, why not check out www.stayfareast.com to arrange your own live like a local experience?

Disclaimer: My stay in Singapore was sponsored by Far East Hospitality. All opinions are my own.

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How to Protect Your Electronics When You Travel

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How to Protect Your Electronics When You Travel

Those who know me, know that I’m not the kind of guy to travel light – especially when it comes to electronics.

In fact, I’ve written before about my travel electronics obsession.

While these days I no longer travel with a video camera (my camera does this just fine) or an iPod (my iPhone covers this), I’m still loaded up with laptops, iPhones, iPads, Kindles, and cameras wherever I go.

Having this many expensive devices with me when I travel obviously requires some kind of precautions, and I thought I’d share with you the you can protect your electronics when you travel.

Pack Light

This one isn’t going to sit well with everybody, but sometimes the easiest way to prevent something expensive from being lost or damaged is to leave it at home.

Do I really need a laptop, iPad, Kindle, three cameras, and an iPhone with me when I travel? Of course not.

With my laptop in my backpack, I had my camera in one pocket and my iPhone in the other.

Sure, there’s that chance there’ll be an enterprising pick-pocket, but anybody I catch rifling through my pockets had better be prepared to finish me off. They’re only getting their hand back when I’m post-coital.

Protective Cases

One of the easiest ways to protect your electronics if by putting them in a protective case.

For my iPhone, I’m currently using a lightweight but durable Urban Armor Gear case that has saved my phone from a few drops on a couple of different wine-tastings and pub crawls. While it doesn’t have a screen protector, I’ve found it much easier to handle than the bulky LifeProof case I’d previously been using.

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Lightweight and sturdy, my UAG case is considerably less unwieldy than my old LifeProof one.

For my iPad, I’m still using the Kensington KeyFolio with its built in keyboard and its padded exterior. My iPad might as well be wearing a bulletproof vest for all the damage it takes in my travels.

Even my Kindle, durable little bastard that it is, is encased in a fetching blue case that Cherie from Flight of the Travel Bee gifted to me for the Great US Road Trip earlier in the year.

For my laptop, which is basically my livelihood, I made a point of purchasing a Berghaus Twentyfourseven backpack with a padded laptop compartment. This not only protects the laptop from unncessary roughness when I’m flying, but also allows me to keep it close to me when I’m travelling.

Back-Ups

There are few things quite as frightening to a traveller as losing their valuable data, whether it be files from your laptop or photos you’ve been taking while on the road.

In both cases, keeping back-ups is a vital way to protect your precious memories.

I find a two-pronged attack is a great way to go, with digital backups online and a physical back-up or two.

Before I leave home, I make a point of backing up all of my important files and photos on a hard drive that I leave at home with my family. As I travel, I also back-up ongoing work and any photos I’ve taken onto a hard drive that I keep separate from my other electronics.

After all, what good is a back-up if it gets stolen with your laptop?

Finally, I use services like Carbonite and Google Photos to back up my pics and documents online. While these measures do require pretty decent internet access, it’s worth it in the unlikely event that all of your stuff gets stolen, drenched, or eaten by a bear.

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Free services like DropBox and Google Drive are good if you don’t have too much to backup.

Travel Insurance

If the worst happens and you do lose your favourite gadgets, travel insurance is a good way to at least ensure you’re not completely out of pocket on the experience.

Many policies only cover a small fraction of the lost item, so double check to see whether you have to pay an additional amount to insure pricier items such as laptops and high-end cameras.

Having trouble choosing the policy for you? Read about how to choose the right travel insurance.

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How Do You See LA in One Day?

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When I was laying out the itinerary for the Great US Road Trip, Los Angeles seemed like a necessary evil.

In the itinerary’s first incarnation it was the logical starting point and, even after the Super Bowl necessitated changing things up, it still was on our way to Las Vegas.

Add to that my travel companion never having been there and you had a fait accomplit. LA, love it or hate it, had to make an appearance on the itinerary.

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Those LA sunsets aren’t bad though…

But after initially budgeting just a single day for the City of Angels, I began to regret my decision. Despite the city’s somewhat negative reputation among travellers, there was still a lot there I wanted to see.

My mate wanted to visit Disney Land, while I was all about hitting up Universal Studios.

I wanted to get off the beaten track, while he wanted to see the Hollywood sign and the other sights.

Travelling with a friend is all about compromise and, since I’d been to LA before and will likely go again, I decided we ought to do all of the touristy stuff here so I could get off the beaten track in new places like Austin and Nashville.

Seeing All of LA in One Day

Los Angeles is a sprawling city with notoriously bad public transport, so the task of seeing all of the more iconic LA sights in one day was a daunting one.

Sure, we had the rental car, but we’d not yet had a lot of experience navigating traffic and, admittedly, my navigation skills were not yet as refined as they would be by trip’s end.

I may or may not have still been using the old ‘hold up your hands and the one that looks like an ‘L’ is left’ trick…

With that in mind, we reached out to LA Insider Tours and they were kind enough to take us along on their aptly named All of LA in One Day tour.

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The canals for which Venice Beach gets its name. Only a few remain today.

I’m going to preface the below by saying this isn’t the kind of tour I would usually do. I’m all about experiencing a city organically and avoiding the tourist spots.

With that being said, I wanted to make sure my mate had the chance to see all of the LA landmarks he knew from TV, and I’m not going to lie: I wanted a photo in front of the Hollywood sign that had eluded me last time around.

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I finally got it! Arguably the most touristy photo you’ll ever see of me.

All of LA in One Day with LA Insider Tours

Picked up from our hotel at the Dunes Inn on Sunset, we were immediately whisked away to the first of many destinations.

Cramming all of LA into a single day is no mean feat, so brief stops become a necessary evil as you bounce from location to location.

It’s never so brief as to feel hopelessly rushed, although there were a few stops where I’d have liked more time (such as Venice Beach for the people watching) and a few spots where I had more time than I needed (I love Santa Monica Pier, but I’ve spent an entire day there before, so a quick visit was enough).

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A pretty girl gazes wistfully out at the ocean from Santa Monica Pier.

With all that being said, the beauty of a private tour is that I could have requested more or less time. My friend, new to the city as he was, certainly seemed happy with the amount of time we spent at each place.

One other big advantage of the private tour was that our guide was able to cater his commentary to us. Knowing that we were movie and music buffs, he was sure to point out iconic spots such as the Viper Room or the Playboy Mansion. He didn’t waste too much time telling us about Rodeo Drive, but spent more time discussing the local comedy and music scene.

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We gave Rodeo Drive a big ol’ miss. Image courtesy of Sompop S.

That local knowledge also translated into knowing the best spots to photograph the Hollywood sign, the best time to visit the Chinese Theater to miss the crowds, and the best places to grab a bite to eat.

What to see in one day in LA

Our All of LA in A Day experience packed all of the key highlights into a single day, including:

  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Grauman’s Chinese Theater
  • The Roosevelt Hotel
  • Hollywood Sign
  • Beverly Hills
  • Rodeo Drive
  • Santa Monica Pier
  • Venice Beach
  • The Griffith Observatory
  • The Farmer’s Market

If that sounds like a lot to fit into one day, it is. But if you’ve only got the one day, then this tour is a fantastic way to see it all in comfort.

Tours are private and in a spacious, air-conditioned van, you have an hour for lunch at the very groovy Farmer’s Market, and pick-up and drop-off from your hotel means that it’s super convenient.

Is it the kind of tour I’d usually do? No.

I’m more of the find one spot, soak it in, and then move on until I’m out of time.

But is it a good tour if you’ve got limited time and want to see all of the big stuff? Certainly.

 

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Do you take time to see all of the touristy spots when you hit a new town? Or do you prefer to avoid the crowds and get off the beaten track?

Looking for more ideas for your time in LA? Check out Les Berlinettes LA city guide.

My All of LA in a Day tour experience was sponsored by LA Insider Tours. All opinions are my own.