It’s rare to find an activity to do in Southern California that is fun and free. Fortunately for people like me who loves free stuff, Lina, a localtripper user has written us a trip idea that is entertaining and best of all, 100% free. All you have to do is show up, fill out some [...]
The summer season is a versatile one, perfect for many different outdoor activities. A particular undertaking that has always interested me is parasailing. Up until the time I did my research for this post, the extent of my knowledge on parasailing included no more than that a sail is somehow involved and you do it [...]
Localtripper is all about going out and having fun locally. As I was reading a consumer report’s blog post, “Tips for the best staycation ever,” it seem to fit right in with our local theme.
The post, written like a true veteran blogger, consists of an interesting, (but hefty) lead-in and then goes into the real [...]
The Electronic Entertainment Exposition (or E3) is currently taking place in Los Angeles. Several big names in the business have already held their conferences and this year’s E3 is looking to make a big comeback from the last few year’s debacle.
Here are a couple of the announcements that caught my attention:
Microsoft announces Project Natal, an [...]
For those of us that have dogs, we have all experienced the feeling of wanting to take them everywhere with us when we go out. Unfortunately, due to certain laws and regulations, the list of place we can actually bring them along is not as long as we would like it to be. I personally [...]
With the summer season upon us, big blockbuster movies are already upon us. With Star Trek, Terminator, and Pixar’s Up to kick off the summer, this year looks to be a great year for movies. To enjoy awesome movies, you should see it in an awesome theater, and IMA theaters are definitely awe inspiring.
Here is [...]
As the summer season moves closer (if it isn’t already upon us) more and more people will be going to the beach. Although the beach is a great place to have some fun in the sun, it can also be quite dangerous if certain precautions are not taken. Here are a couple of tips to [...]
In our hectic American lives today, it’s hard to find time to spend with our families. A great way to get away from the city life and have some quality family time is to just leave all our technology behind and go on a wilderness adventure. Leave all the cell phones, laptops, and pagers (do [...]
Nowadays, with Google Maps, Mapquest, and whatever other map sites there are, it is remarkably easy to find directions going pretty much anywhere. However, there are certain “elements of surprise” that can get even the most seasoned of travelers lost. A great example of such situation is when the map website gives you clear directions [...]
Guppy’s Tea House is an Asian styled tea house that serves full meals as well as snacks, specialty drinks, and amazingly delicious shaved ice. Aside from their great snacks and desserts, Guppy’s Tea house is also open late on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, making it a great spot to hang out with a few friends [...]
