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Bart Meeuwesen

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.

15 Best Things to Do in Milpitas (CA)

Ed Levin County Park

Milpitas is a city of about 85,000 people situated in the Silicon Valley area of Santa Clara County. The city’s central location allows easy access to nearby cities, including San Jose and Fremont, but also pristine natural areas, such as the Milpitas Hills and several creeks. Milpitas is known for its year-round pleasant weather and …

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15 Best Things to Do in Union City (CA)

Indoor Skydiving

Union City is a small city of about 75,000 people situated in the San Francisco Bay Area in Alameda County. It’s known for its abundance of arts and culture venues, pleasant weather, and for being in a very central location close to the major cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. While the larger …

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15 Best Things to Do in Turlock (CA)

Pageo Lavender Farm

Turlock is a medium-sized city of about 74,000 people situated in the Central Valley of Stanislaus County. The city is known as the Heart of the Valley due to its agricultural history which carries into today. It’s also known for its nice weather and its small-town feel, even though it’s the second biggest city in …

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15 Best Things to Do in Chino Hills (CA)

Chino Hills State Park

Chino Hills is a medium-sized city of about 83,000 people situated in San Bernardino County. While rolling hills and pristine park areas surround the city, and it maintains a look and feel of years gone by, it’s actually only 32 miles from the bustling major city of Los Angeles. In fact, it’s considered a suburb …

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15 Best Things to Do in Rancho Cordova (CA)

Climbing Wall

Rancho Cordova is a small city of about 65,000 people situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Sacramento County, Northern California. The city is known for its central location that provides visitors with easy access to nearby cities and towns, including Sacramento, which is about 12 miles away, and Rosemont. Rancho Cordova is …

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15 Best Things to Do in Walnut Creek (CA)

Heather Farm

Walnut Creek is a small city of about 70,000 people situated in the San Francisco Bay area of Contra Costa County. The city is actually a suburb of Oakland, which is only 17 miles away. Walnut Creek is mostly known for its pleasant weather throughout the year and wide open green spaces suitable for outdoor …

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15 Best Things to Do in Redlands (CA)

Redlands Bowl

Redlands, also known as The Jewel of the Inland Empire, is a small city of about 69,000 people situated in San Bernardino County. The city is known for its many historical buildings, its small-town feel, and stunning natural surroundings, including the San Bernardino Mountains, the San Bernardino National Forest, and the red-coloured earth that the …

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15 Best Things to Do in Woodland Hills (CA)

Malibu Creek State Park

Woodland Hills is a small, upscale city of about 64,000 people situated in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County. The city is actually a suburb of Los Angeles, so the major attractions of the area are easily accessible. The cities of Calabasas, Tarzana, and …

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15 Best Things to Do in Lynwood (CA)

El Dorado Nature Center

Lynwood is a medium-sized city of about 69,000 people in the Los Angeles Basin in Los Angeles County. The city is mostly known for its proximity to the major city of Los Angeles and it’s world-class attractions. Lynwood is also situated close to the cities of South Gate, Anaheim, and Compton, where many museums and …

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15 Best Things to Do in Mira Mesa (CA)

Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

Mira Mesa is a suburb of San Diego in San Diego County with a population of about 72,000 people. Although it’s very close to the city centre, the area has a suburban feel, with many parks, green spaces, and quaint cafes. There are also plenty of shopping areas in Mira Mesa, such as Mira Mesa …

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