Sometimes finding your place in Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey. Finding your “people” can take a lot of patience and a really good social sherpa. There was a time in my life when I didn’t feel so certain about being in Los Angeles. I got knocked down a bit in my fifth year of living here. A series of situations left me a little lost. I was…
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Flowers on book near window
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Los Angeles Reading List
I think that the best way to really know your city is to read authors who have used it as a setting. I have learned a lot about Los Angeles through books. In 2014, my New Year’s resolution was to read books about this city.…
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Frequently Asked Question: Do you have any Los Angeles trip planning tips?
I think what baffles people most is how to go about planning their trip to Los Angeles. I feel like the question usually starts in spurts … “There is so much to do. I don’t know what to do. What should I do? My brain…
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Welcome to This Ugly Beautiful City 2.0
Welcome and welcome back to This Ugly Beautiful City! This blog is my love letter to Los Angeles and my goal is to make you love this city as much as I do. I am writing this blog for everyone who wonders what to do…