Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

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

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Trend Alert: How to Achieve the Ultimate Neutral Kitchen

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Our Favorite Nonalcoholic Cocktails Are as Tasty as They Are Sophisticated

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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

Seattle’s New Airport Is Really Small—and That’s 100% the Point

The traditional airport experience is one that most people dread. Traffic, malfunctioning check-in machines, flustered representatives, and the cattle-like feel of security don’t often… Read More

JetBlue Is Getting New Seats—Here’s What the Redesign Looks Like

According to Forbes, JetBlue is planning an overhaul of their planes this year. This new redesign will be a continuation of the renovations the company… Read More

TSA PreCheck Lines Could Get Even Longer as 9 New Airlines Join the Program

Now, passengers flying Air India, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Elite Airways, EVA Airways, Japan Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, and Volaris will be… Read More

Insider: What We’re Loving This Month in San Francisco

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The Basics of Super Bloom Etiquette: Or, How Not to Be a Wildflower Jerk

Call us naïve, but there were certain things we didn’t think we’d have to explain about visiting the super bloom, the once-in-a-decade-or-so explosion of… Read More

This Marilyn Monroe-Themed Bungalow Lets You Experience Beverly Hills Her Way

For the chance to live like a classic Hollywood icon like Marilyn Monroe or Howard Hughes, you need to stay in two newly renovated bungalows at… Read More