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Classic Road Trip: Los Angeles to San Francisco

By Big | July 6, 2015November 23, 2020 by Big

California is such a romanticized destination, from its dramatic coastline to its quirky characters — and it’s all best experienced on the road. Subscribe to our Big and Small Travel YouTube channel and watch our travels in California, starting with Los Angeles: One of the best and most popular road trips in the Golden State—possibly even in the world—involves driving along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway between sunny Los Angeles and foggy San Francisco. Here’s our photo guide to must-see sites and stops along the way, starting…

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Trip Daze: Calistoga’s Mud, Wine, and Good Times

By Small | February 23, 2014June 28, 2018 by Small

Ok, I admit that my knowledge of the town of Calistoga pretty much stopped at its sparkling mineral water line — a favorite purchase for a refreshing gas station treat. And though I’ve driven through the Napa Valley town on numerous occasions — always noting “Dr. Wilkinson’s Mud Baths” and other signs touting spa bliss — other wine locales in the area had managed to always lure me away. So when researching a quick weekend…

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California Getaway: Palm Springs / Joshua Tree

By Small | February 6, 2013December 2, 2021 by Small

I vowed to make 2012 a year to fully embrace my endless wanderlust. I think I did a pretty decent job. Here, I’ll attempt to prove just that. I’ll be running down my top 12 trips of 2012 … slowly but surely. In no particular order, here’s Vol. 2, a trek south and inland to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park.