I moved to L.A. exactly 2 years ago today. It’s been a fun ride so far. From my apartment I have a view of Griffith Park, so naturally, 2 years ago when I moved here, my first exploration was into Griffith Park. I remember driving up to the Griffith Observatory and just being in awe. […]
Secret Stairs of L.A. – Berendo Stairs to Griffith Park
Los Angeles is full of secret and hidden staircases. My first secret staircase adventure took me from the Berendo Staircase to Griffith Park. Berendo Staircase dates back to 1924 – the same year the Frank Lloyd Wright Ennis House (2607 Glendower Ave) was built in the same Los Feliz neighborhood. A short architectural detour: The design of […]
Hike: Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak, Malibu
It’s finally fall and time to get back on the trails. The weather this past weekend was perfect for the first fall hike of the year. Since I moved to Southern California I have been wanting to hike in the Santa Monica Mountains and finally I did it. Spoiler alert: it was as great as […]