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US Route 66

Immortalized in literature and song, US Route 66 ran from\Chicago, Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, before ending in Los Angeles, California. Also known by “The Main Street of America” or “The Mother Road,” Route 66 was favored as a truck route because it was mostly flat and the route that [...]

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San Diego

We stayed in the Gas Lamp district of San Diego and had a great time. Lots of bars, shops, and beautiful beaches. San Diego was a nice follow-up to the L.A. madness. Quieter, better weather, and still a great time. P took these pics from the rooftop of our hotel. He met some fellow [...]

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Fatburger and Magic Johnson

We’ve been in the States for almost a week and P still hasn’t had a hamburger! So we had to address that first thing when we arrived in LA. We go straight to Fatburger in Westwood and order the King Burger..oh and throw an egg on that! P, of course, asked for [...]

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Manhattan Beach

I spent the day relaxing at the hotel, while P went to go checkout Manhattan Beach. The AVP was having a volleyball tournament that weekend, so P got to check that out. Since I was being a lazy bum, I’ll let P tell you more.

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Pimp My Ride

Ah, L.A. You gotta love it.

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Michael Jackson – Greatest Entertainer Ever

Gone too soon Outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater stands Michael Jackson’s Walk of Fame Star. Crowds gather to pay respects and leave tributes for the Greatest Entertainer Ever. Yes, I said ever. Michael could play a concert in a country with no running water, much less tv or radio and sell out [...]

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Hooray for Hollywood

After a brief cruise through Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Miracle Mile, P and I went to go hang out at Hollywood and Vine. You’ll find the Walk of Fame Stars and Grauman’s Chinese Theater there. At Grauman’s you can have a bit more of a chic movie-going experience by going VIP. For [...]

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LA-LA-Land

If it weren’t for my friends and family in Los Angeles, I don’t think I’d want to move back there. Don’t get me wrong, L.A. is cool and is nice to visit, but I’ve gotten used to the laid back lifestyle of the Bay and Amsterdam. P was in L.A. for less than [...]

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Santa Barbara

Off the CA-1, just a couple hours outside of Los Angeles lies the beautiful beach-front city of Santa Barbara. P and I crashed in Santa Barbara for the evening and spent the next day laying out by the beach. If you like San Diego, come check out Santa Barbara.

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Pacific Coast Highway (CA-1)

Our story begins with our two heroes on the Pacific Coast Highway (CA-1). If you’re a native Californian, this is not the quickest way to drive down to Los Angeles, but it is far more scenic. Unfortunately, we got a bit of a late start on our trip so the cool evening air [...]

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