Manzanar National Historic Site: WWII Japanese-American War Relocation Center

Manzanar National Historic Site: WWII Japanese-American War Relocation Center

We wanted to visit Manzanar National Historic Site because it really hits home for us. It's not a site in the United States that is very well known. We actually found out about it recently through a friend. We knew the history behind it but didn't know that the campsite was preserved. 

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Lone Pine and the Alabama Hills - Famous Area for Western Films

Lone Pine and the Alabama Hills - Famous Area for Western Films

Lone Pine wasn’t originally on our California road trip itinerary, but since it was so close to Manzanar, we decided to make a quick visit after we toured the Manzanar Historic Site. Everything is western themed and Hollywood still uses Lone Pine and the Alabama Hills for its movie set every once in a while like Tremors and Django.

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Alfred's Tea Room | LA's New Instagramable Hot Spot

Alfred's Tea Room | LA's New Instagramable Hot Spot

The first time I went to Alfred's Coffee shop was sometime last year. They have a handful of coffee shops around LA and it has become a fashion blogger's hotspot. I can spend all day on Alfred Coffee's eye-catching Instagram feed. In fact, that is how I found out about them. Their interior design is bold and nothing like any other coffee shop I have been to. 

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A Guide to Exploring Sacramento

A Guide to Exploring Sacramento

What's there to do in Sacramento? Plenty! If you haven't visited California's state capitol, you must. The park is beautiful, the building is magnificent, and the tour is fun and informative. After you're done visiting the capitol, enjoy lots of great food like Lowbrau, The Mill and Fox and Goose.

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