Sun, Surf and Style: Kassi Rooftop at Hotel Erwin, Where Venice Meets the Mediterranean My thanks to Hotel Erwin for hosting my stay so I could write this detailed review of my experience. A quick drive to Venice Beach for the ultimate 360-degree rooftop… Melissa Curtin , January 20, 2026
What I Learned on My First Camping Trip With My 9-Year-Old Last weekend I took my 9-year-old son Jack on his class camping trip. It was not only Jack’s first time camping but mine as well. Unless you count glamping I’ve… Johnny Jet , November 15, 2025
LAX Terminal 5 Closing Next Week for Major Renovation If you’re flying through Los Angeles International Airport anytime soon, especially on American Airlines, JetBlue, or Spirit Airlines, be prepared for some big changes. LAWA, the agency that manages LAX,… Johnny Jet , October 20, 2025
Flight Review: Las Vegas to LAX In yesterday’s newsletter, I mentioned that I was in Las Vegas for the first annual IMM Lux conference. It was great to catch up with old friends and make new… Johnny Jet , October 4, 2025
Inside the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Living in Los Angeles, there are so many great things to do with kids. But one of our favorite places to go is the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles… Natalie DiScala , September 17, 2025
Iconic LAX Sign Coming Down as Part of Airport Modernization Plan In a bittersweet turn for locals and frequent travelers, the iconic “LAX” letters that have long greeted visitors to Los Angeles International Airport are being dismantled, though fortunately, it’s only… Natalie DiScala , September 5, 2025
Apple AirTags Save The Day Again: LAX Police Track Down Stolen Luggage With $15,000 Worth of Clothing This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , August 27, 2025
Back to Hogwarts Returns to Universal Studios Hollywood With Magical Surprises for Everyone Our thanks to Universal Studios Hollywood for hosting our visit so we could write this detailed review of our experience. This post contains references to products from one or more… Natalie DiScala , August 3, 2025
Airline Videos Live is a 24/7 Live LAX Channel That Might Be the Best Thing on YouTube for Aviation Fans I thought I was a huge aviation geek but after learning about this 24/7 live YouTube channel for LAX, I realized I’ve got nothing on these guys. In addition to… Johnny Jet , June 2, 2025
A Mother’s Day to Remember: Our Weekend Escape to Terranea Resort A big thanks to Terranea for hosting our stay so we could provide this detailed review of our experience. This post contains references to products from one or more of… Natalie DiScala , May 12, 2025
Southern California Live Beach Webcams Can you believe today is the first day of Spring?! It actually feels like it here in beautiful Southern California with temperatures in the 70s. We had the same perfect… Johnny Jet , March 20, 2025
Side-by-side video compares Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu from 2020 to today It’s been a devastating few weeks for everyone here in L.A., and we’re all incredibly thankful for the firefighters and first responders who worked so heroically to put out the… Johnny Jet , February 4, 2025
Exploring LA’s resilience: A family adventure to the La Brea Tar Pits amid wildfires It’s been a devastating week for everyone here in L.A. and we’re all thankful for the firefighters and first responders who continue to serve so heroically. Whether you were directly… Johnny Jet , January 19, 2025
Hotel review: The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and the American Girl Experience A big thank you to the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills for hosting our stay so we could write this detailed review of our experience. We recently returned home from an… Johnny Jet , December 31, 2024
Unbelievable: Oversized boat gets stuck in Sepulveda Tunnel under LAX runway, blocking traffic Living in Southern California, you see all kinds of crazy things that make you shake your head in disbelief. Most of the time, it involves lawless drivers swerving in and… Johnny Jet , July 9, 2024
