The Watt’s toers might better be called the Rodia Towers after their creator Sabato Rodia. Rodia was an Italian immigrant construction working who built them over the course of 33 years between [...]

The Murphy Sculpture Garden is located on the UCLA campus. I would not say that the garden itself was spectacular as a destination but it was a great excuse to wander around [...]

If you think Royce Hall on the UCLA campus looks like it could be a Romanesque churches from Northern Italy, you are correct as this building and the Powell Library across from [...]

The reflections in the water at this beautiful time of day caught my attention. I love color in photography but it is interesting that a sunset shot like this is mostly black [...]

I am back in Long Beach, California this week while my wife attends a conference down here. Long Beach has one of those slightly artificial and thoroughly enjoyable harbor tourist areas.

One of the things that people want to see in Hollywood is the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame dates back to 1956 when the first 1550 stars were placed [...]

The Amateur Traveler talks to Eric Schwartzman (author, educator and podcaster) about his hometown of Los Angeles. In this second part of a two part series of episodes Eric will give us [...]

The Amateur Traveler talks to Eric Schwartzman (author, educator and podcaster) about his hometown of Los Angeles. Over a two part series of episodes Eric will give us sample itineraries for 4 [...]

“Open sesame.” I asked the secret passageway through the bookcase to reveal itself. “Open sesame!” I commanded, an octave lower. Nothing. I looked at my friends, the ten of us pressed close [...]

In a word, “romantic”. That was my first impression of the Westlake Village Inn where I had the privilege of being a guest* last week. With the ponds, the gazebo and the [...]