Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

Sip This Rosé, Take This Cycling Tour, and 6 Other Things You Should See & Do This Week

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2z2ZXhHdX/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Sustainability for the Sole I wasn’t sure about these boots—the product of a collaboration between Vancouver-based Sole and outdoor apparel… Read More

Buy Her a Garden, Upgrade Her Bubbly, and 9 More Things to Do for Mom This Mother’s Day

A New Organic Skincare Line for Adventurous Mommas https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKLeqGgzDK/ “I’ve long been a fan of Boulder, Colorado-based skincare line Pangea Organics for its… Read More

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Everything We Know So Far

When Does Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Open? May 31, 2019. Does It Cost Extra? No, there is no cost beyond the regular theme-park… Read More

Hang a Left at Tatooine: A Star Wars–Themed Road Trip Across California

The Star Wars universe currently spans 12 films (13 if you count the Holiday Special, of which we will never speak again) and takes… Read More

Get Your Reservations Now for Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

If you want the chance to be one of the first to take the Millennium Falcon out on a smuggling mission, you’ll need more… Read More

Drink Rum, Go Raft-Camping, and 9 More Things to See & Do This Week

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvekgvhl6DX/ Drink to Earth Month “A few years ago, I stayed at the luxury eco resort Copal Tree Lodge in the south of… Read More

Eat This Burger, Ogle These Dogs, and 8 Other Things You Should See & Do This Week

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqqYofVhlo6/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet A Taste of Bay Area History “I love coffee cakes of all kinds, and I try to have lunch with someone from a… Read More

You Can See Beautiful Cherry Blossoms in the West—but Hurry!

In Japan, where cherry trees start popping around the vernal equinox, the blooms are seen as a sign that spring has finally arrived—and… Read More

This Spring, Plant a Summer Color Explosion in Your Yard

1 of 10Dagny Willis/Getty ImagesArroyo Lupine (Lupinus succulentus)… Read More

Trend Alert: How to Achieve the Ultimate Neutral Kitchen

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Our Favorite Nonalcoholic Cocktails Are as Tasty as They Are Sophisticated

1 of 9Thomas J. StoryBee’s Knees A drink… Read More

Our 2019 Spa Survey of the West

Mineral-rich hot springs tucked deep in the wilderness, energy-emitting red rock spires in the Sonoran desert, and the salt air along the coast have… Read More

Utah’s Green River Is Everything a Western Waterway Should Be

The neck-craning canyons of the Gates of Lodore spring out of nowhere, at odds with the rolling bluff of Browns Park. After the mellow… Read More

These Quirky Spa Trends Are Both Cutting-Edge and Old-School

Halotherapy What Is It: Salt therapy has Eastern European origins and is believed to relieve respiratory inflammation and improve the immune system. How It… Read More

Japanese Pancakes Are the New, Highly Instagrammable Treat in Town

Why do we love Japanese food so much in the West? Probably because Japanese cuisine values many of the same things we love… Read More

LAX Just Broke Ground on a New $4.9-Billion Project So You Can Take the Metro to the Airport

“In Los Angeles, the nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘hey, can you give me a ride to LAX?’” … Read More

Apparently People Are Taking Honeymoons and Not Inviting Their Spouses

You’ve planned the wedding together, walked down the aisle together, and said your vows together. Now, there’s only one thing left to do: go… Read More

These High-End Instant Ramens Will Make You Forget Cup Noodles Forever

We’re all too familiar with the 30-cent stovetop ramen we slurped in school. But a bevy of new companies makes it easier than ever… Read More

From Pizza to Pancakes, These Ready-Made Foods Are Surprisingly Fantastic

Pre-Cooked Eggs (above) You’d never know these jammy eggs topped with crispy quinoa came from a box. But this on-the-go snack  delivers quality food… Read More

These Olive Oil Bottles Are So Pretty You’ll Keep Them Even When They’re Empty

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These Are the U.S. Airlines You Should Choose If You Want to Get to Your Destination on Time

Hawaiian Airlines has the highest on-time performance of any U.S. airline, according to the annual results of the … Read More

Disneyland’s Star Wars Land Will Require Reservations—Here’s How to Make Sure You Get One

Disney is opening its anticipated Star Wars Land at Disneyland and Walt Disney World months ahead of schedule, but with the surprise debut come a few… Read More

Google Flights Wants to Help You Stick to Your Budget When Booking Flights

If you know you want to head on vacation soon, but you absolutely cannot spend more than, say, $300 without breaking your budget, the search engine… Read More

Trailblazing Female Travelers Share Their Best Advice for Women Who Want to See the World

Women have been blazing trails in travel for generations. From intrepid explorers like Jeanne Baret, who became… Read More