I stood back and opened my eyes. I stared wide-eyed into the mirror, taking in my new style. Three bottles of bleach and two days later, I was now a blonde. My transformation had taken a lot more time... Read more >>

It has been a very difficult year. In June my dad was diagnosed with cancer; in October my job went from stressful but rewarding to ridiculously stressful and un-rewarding; and in February my hair... Read more >>

After living in California for thirty-three years, I finally decided to leave. I sold my business and my home and relocated to South Carolina. I moved to California when I was seventeen. Like most of... Read more >>

On back to back weekends, my husband and I decided to experience and compare polar opposite hotels—one eco-resort recently opened in California’s Napa Valley and the other a long-time... Read more >>

There are some fun and bizarre celebrations going on around the world this summer. If you feel like having fun at a unique and quirky summer festival, here are a few upcoming events you might want to... Read more >>

Known for its unflappable sunshine, dry desert air, and myriad of premium golf courses, Palm Springs, California, is often known as a retiree’s paradise. However, Palm Springs hasn’t... Read more >>

Today marks the beginning of the five-day long march from Berkeley to Sacramento in an effort to repeal Proposition 8. One Struggle, One Fight, a beloved community that stands for equality, has... Read more >>

This Travel Betty is not a camper. I don’t own a portable stove. I don’t contemplate purchases of dry shampoo. And although I’m fairly competent with a tent, you’ll never find... Read more >>

Movie stars, glamour, … Culver City? This LA enclave a bit north of LAX once billed itself as the “Heart of Screenland,” and rightfully so. Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz,... Read more >>

Visiting or traveling to California and want to stop by Napa Valley? TripAtlas.com brings you five great tips for visiting California’s top wine region that will guarantee you have a great wine... Read more >>