Modernism Week: Palm Springs annual Feb and Oct event

Exploring Modernism Week and Mid Century Architecture in Palm Springs, California

California, CultureCarrie MitchellOctober 2, 2023california, palm springs, architecture, art

Surfing USA

A roundup of the best places to surf on the West and East Coast of the USA

California, Travel, USACarrie MitchellJuly 7, 2023travel, surfing, usa

Exploring Palm Springs (Beyond Coachella)

As someone who has been coming to Palm Springs, California most of my life, and with Coachella music festival around the corner, now seems like a good time to revisit some of my favorites in the area

California, City Guide, TravelCarrie MitchellApril 6, 2023california, travel, city guide, carrie, palm springs

Palm Springs Stay Favorites

As someone who spends a lot of time in Palm Springs, California, let’s talk about the many wonderful places to stay

Hotels, CaliforniaCarrie MitchellFebruary 5, 2023hotels, california, carrie

Travel Oracles 50 States: California

As part of my summer series - Travel Oracles 50 States - I am revisiting each os the fifty American states as an overview on travel culture and history. Today: California

USA, California, 50 statesCarrie MitchellJuly 28, 2021usa, travel, 50 states, california

Old Hollywood Favorites: Exploring the Cities Hotel Hideaways

Hotels, CaliforniaCarrie MitchellNovember 5, 2019travel, hotels, california, los angeles

Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara has always been one of my favorite places to escape LA for, and it offers plenty of beauty, activities and wine.

California, USA, TravelCarrie MitchellJuly 22, 2019usa, california, travel

Finding Your Desert Dreams

When you need quiet & inspiration, this California-Arizona-New Mexico-Colorado road trip is for you too

USA, California, TravelCarrie MitchellMarch 1, 2019usa, travel, writing, california

California Cool

Exploring the beautiful spaces that make California Magical (spoiler alert: not LA or SF)

USA, California, TravelCarrie MitchellFebruary 23, 2019travel, usa, california

Mountain Life: Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peaks And Big Bear, CA

It may surprise many visitors to California that the sheer vastness of its landscape boasts everything from beaches to deserts, forests, ski resorts, lakes and mountain cabin life. The last four alone can be found in the peaceful areas of Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peaks and Big Bear, California.

USA, California, TravelCarrie MitchellOctober 31, 2018travel, usa, california

Wanderlust Wellspring In The California Desert

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the first Wanderlust Wellspring event in the California desert (Palm Springs) that was a “first-of-its-kind wellness gathering featuring the world’s leading innovators, teachers and socially-conscious companies”.

USA, CaliforniaCarrie MitchellOctober 27, 2018usa, travel, california, wellness

The Magic Of Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree, California offers a quiet, groovy, spartan aesthetic of beauty with its jaw-dropping national park, cool small town and a lot of local flavor

USA, California, TravelCarrie MitchellOctober 21, 2018usa, travel, california

Beautiful & Artistic Ojai, California

Every time I visit Ojai, California it gets harder and harder to leave. Nestled in a valley, located just 30-minutes from Santa Barbara and 90-minutes from Los Angeles, this charming town and artist haven will have you returning too.

California, USA, TravelCarrie MitchellOctober 12, 2018usa, california, travel

Palm Springs, California

The oasis in the desert offers you a relaxed, non-pretentious vacation you will want to return to again and again.

California, USA, TravelCarrie MitchellSeptember 22, 2018california, usa, travel

Wine Time: Napa And Sonoma

There are so many fantastic wine producing wine regions in California, it is a delight to explore them all! And while less than 10% of Cali wine comes out of Napa and Sonoma, its dreamy location is hard to beat.

California, USA, TravelCarrie MitchellAugust 5, 2018usa, travel, california

Jonathan Gold's Legacy

Another sad loss for the world of food and culture with the passing of legendary L.A. Times food critic Jonathan Gold yesterday. Thank you for showcasing Los Angeles to the world, Mr Gold.

Food, California, Culture, Media, USACarrie MitchellJuly 22, 2018food, california, writing, travel

Great Outdoors Weekend In California

We don’t spend enough time in nature, full stop. It’s good for our souls on every level, so why not plan for some more day trips or weekends to explore the great outdoors?

California, USA, TravelCarrie MitchellJuly 15, 2018california, travel, usa

Choosing a Los Angeles Hotel

As one of the top destination in the united States, choosing a hotel in Los Angeles can be daunting given the sheer sprawl of the city. Here we break down the City and the options for you.

Hotels, California, TravelCarrie MitchellJuly 6, 2018hotels, usa, california, travel

San Diego, California

Just a quick drive (or lovely train ride) south down the coast from L.A., San Diego offers beautiful beaches, laid back beauty and some of the best Mexican food north of the border.

California, USA, TravelCarrie MitchellMay 23, 2018travel, usa, california

Big Sur, Monterey & Carmel-by-the-Sea

The drive through Big Sur on the way to Monterey and Carmel is nothing short of spectacular, and should be on everybody’s ‘must do’ travel list.

California, USA, TravelCarrie MitchellApril 28, 2018usa, california, travel