All About runDisney Races at Disneyland

Questions & Answers from a Seasoned Runner

In a little less than three weeks, I will be participating in the 2016 Tinkerbell Half Marathon at the Disneyland Resort. I will join thousands of other runners for this fifth annual race throughout the two theme parks and on the streets of Anaheim. Some of you may be familiar with runDisney races, and even […]

Should You Buy a Balboa Park Explorer Pass?

The Answer is Yes, and Here’s Why

Balboa Park is home to stunning gardens, miles of walking paths/trails, an outdoor pipe organ pavilion, a world-famous zoo, and several magnificent museums. Whether you are a local San Diego resident or one of the many visitors who travel to “America’s Finest City”, there are so many things to see and do in Balboa Park. […]

Exploring Old Sacramento’s Rich History

Sacramento, California

In early April we went on a road trip to northern California and we made a pit stop in Sacramento before continuing on to our final destination of North Lake Tahoe, California. The drive from San Diego to Sacramento via Interstate 5 is approximately 505 miles and took us about 9 hours to drive, including […]

Serving Up Wonderful Waffles Fit for Royalty

Waffle Spot – San Diego, CA

“Waffles are just pancakes with abs.” – Quote on a drawing in the Royal Art Gallery at Waffle Spot, San Diego. In the heart of Mission Valley, Hotel Circle parallels the Interstate 8 Highway in the center of San Diego. The 8 Freeway, as the locals call it, runs west to east from Ocean Beach […]

Fries Inside a Burrito?

Trying a California Burrito for the First Time

Have you ever had a real-life experience where the phrase “You can’t judge a book by its cover” came true? I had one, actually two, recently here in San Diego involving my first taste of a California burrito and a local Mexican restaurant called Pokéz in downtown. It all started when I saw a link […]