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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 Chico (CA)

Honey Run Covered Bridge

With a population of about 90,000 residents, Chico is the most populous city in north-central California’s Butte County. The city is relatively equidistant from the Pacific coast to the west, Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, and the state capital of Sacramento to the south. Chico’s proximity to a number of the state’s …

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15 Best Things to Do in Hesperia (CA)

Pacific Crest Trail

When most people think of California, they think of hot, humid, sunny weather, and long, sandy beaches stretching along the Pacific Coast. They fail to realize that the state is home to several different climates and many diverse landscapes. Hesperia, a small city of about 95,000 people in San Bernardino County, features a cooler desert …

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15 Best Things to do in Victorville (CA)

Victorville, California

Located in the high desert about 90 minutes northeast of Los Angeles, Victorville is a city of nearly 120,000 residents that’s most well-known for its location along famous Route 66. Though Victorville’s locale in the Mojave Desert makes for harsh summers, the fall and winter weather can be surprisingly mild, making it a popular escape …

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15 Best Things to Do in Citrus Heights (CA)

Stock Ranch Nature Preserve

Situated in Sacramento County in California, Citrus Heights is a small city of about 87,000 people. The city is known for its modern shopping facilities, and its central location makes it easy to get to other major centres in the region, including Sacramento and San Francisco. Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley Wine Country are …

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15 Best Things to Do in Redding (CA)

Sundial Bridge

Redding is a city of about 95,000 residents located in northern California’s Shasta County. The city is set amid some of the state’s most impressive natural scenery and is a particularly big draw for fit and outdoorsy types like campers, mountain bikers, hikers, hunters, and fishermen. Conveniently situated just off Interstate 5, it’s relatively equidistant …

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15 Best Things to Do in Westminster (CA)

Little Saigon, Westminster

Though it was founded more than 150 years ago by a Presbyterian minister, the city of Westminster in southern Los Angeles is now most well-known as home to the country’s largest concentration of residents of Vietnamese descent. The city lies within Orange County near its border with Los Angeles County and is conveniently located near …

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15 Best Things to Do in Mission Viejo (CA)

Lake Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo is a city of 100,000 residents that’s just 15 kilometers inland from Newport Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Located in Southern California’s Orange County, it’s close enough to downtown Los Angeles to make day trips popular for visitors intent on getting the most from their limited vacation time. Mission Viejo is one of …

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15 Best Things to Do in Inglewood (CA)

The Forum, Inglewood

When it was incorporated more than a century ago, the city of Inglewood in south-central Los Angeles had a population of just a few hundred residents. Back then, the area was much more rural despite its proximity to LA’s downtown area, but over the years, Inglewood’s population has steadily grown to nearly 120,000 residents. Conveniently …

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15 Best Things to Do in Fairfield (CA)

Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center

Situated in a scenic portion of Central California between San Francisco and Sacramento, Fairfield is widely considered to be one of the region’s most underappreciated gems. Fairfield is located in a fertile area amidst two of Solano County’s lushest valleys. Though it’s near to many of the region’s premier tourist attractions, it has a decidedly …

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15 Best Things to Do in Vacaville (CA)

Lagoon Valley Park

Northern California is a popular travel destination known for its iconic cities and world-class attractions. However, in an effort to visit the most popular destinations, visitors often skip over the smaller cities and towns that are well worth a visit, including Vacaville. Situated in the Sacramento Valley area of Solano County, Vacaville is a cross …

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