Bart is travel writer from The Netherlands. His love for travel led him to exciting careers in the hotel industry, catering and writing. He's been to most of Europe and his favorite destination is the East coast of Spain.
Hacienda Heights is a city of about 55,000 people situated in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County. The city is actually a suburb of Los Angeles but despite its proximity to such a major city, Hacienda Heights maintains a small-town feel. It was once known for its agricultural industry, but today it’s …
Adjacent to the city of Whittier (the town named for the great 19th-century poet, John Greenleaf Whittier), South Whittier is a peaceful suburb with strong connections to its noisier neighbor. An hour away from central LA, the area has a peaceful laid-back suburban vibe and contains a lovely greenbelt of parks. South Whittier is well-known …
Ceres is a quiet little town located in the heart of agricultural Stanislaw county, and it is fittingly named after the Roman goddess of the harvest. Well-situated for day trips to the surrounding wilderness, as well as to the many world-class nature parks in the area, it’s a good spot to recharge after a lengthy …
Arcadia is a city with a population of around 58,000 situated in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County. The city is known for its horse racing, scenic neighbourhoods, proximity to beautiful beaches, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the city of Los Angeles. It is home to many restaurants, cultural attractions and shopping …
Paramount is a city with a population of around 54,000 situated in Los Angeles County. Although it’s considered a suburb of Los Angeles, which is only 17 miles away. Paramount has a small-town feel with all the amenities of a large city centre. Paramount is known for its fabulous year-round weather and central location that …
Porterville is truly one of California’s best-kept secrets. Nestled in the foothills of the spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains, this underrated city is the gateway to some of America’s most fascinating natural wonders. Porterville will captivate you with its old-town feel and burgeoning downtown area. The city’s downtown area has a plethora of exceptional attractions, including …
Watsonville is a city with a population of about 54,000 situated in the Pajaro Valley area of Santa Cruz County. The city is known for its agricultural industry, as well as it’s fantastic weather, outdoor recreation and central location in the Monterey Bay area. It allows easy access to the coast, mountains and larger city …
Founded in 1882, Covina is a quiet family-friendly suburb with great local shopping and an abundance of bars and restaurants. With plenty of local amenities and the beautiful San Gabriel mountains ever-present in the background, you’ll feel right at home in no time. Check out the area’s great local museums or do some shopping in …
Yucaipa is a city with a population of about 54,000 situated in San Bernardino County. The city is known for its year-round nice weather and its central location; it’s only 10 miles away from the major city of San Bernardino. Yucaipa is a suburb of that larger city. In Yucaipa, there are many parks, restaurants, …
Gilroy is a city with a population of about 50,000 situated in Santa Clara County. The city is famous for its garlic crops that have given it the nickname Garlic Capital of the world. The city is also known for its production of boutique wines, year-round fantastic weather and central location. It has easy access …