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Top 10 – California attractions and places to visit

Located in the southwestern region of the United States California is the state people associate with beaches, nature parks, sunshine and road trips. Overlooking the Pacific and bordering Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada, the Golden State has always enchanted tourists and visitors from every corner of… Continue Reading…


Interesting facts about the Hollywood Walk of Fame

With over 2,500 stars on it, the Walk of Fame spreads over 15 blocks and has a total distance of 1.3 miles, east to west. It’s one of the busiest attractions in Hollywood. In 2018 (before the pandemic), it boasted… Continue Reading…


Muir Woods National Monument: Discover the Giant Redwoods

Near San Francisco (about 40 minutes by car), you’ll find the giant redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument, a park where you can admire the majestic giants found in California‘s wooded landscapes. Muir Woods National Monument This park, which covers 553 acres and has… Continue Reading…


Coffee habits in different parts of the world – part 2

The culture of drinking coffee in the world is incredibly rich and black coffee can come in various forms depending on the country. Regardless of where you plan to go, it is worth paying attention to this important element of… Continue Reading…


Polish traces in the world. USA – part 4

The traces of Poles can be found throughout the United States. There are numerous evidence that in the 17th and 18th centuries there were Polish settlers in various areas of colonial America. Currently, the largest and most numerous Polish communities… Continue Reading…


Happening in August 2022 – Los Angeles and Orange County

August may signal summer’s home stretch, but that doesn’t mean the seasonal vibes need to end. Grab an ice cream cone, splash around in a swimming pool or dine outside – and make sure to follow our August events calendar for the best activities in LA… Continue Reading…


8 interesting facts about American Independence Day

Independence Day – the 4th of July – is the most important Holiday in the American calendar. If you had to think about what this day is associated with, what would it be? Let me know in the comments, and… Continue Reading…


Facts and myths about living in Southern California

Are you dreaming of moving to California and wondering to what extent the image shown in movies and series is truthful? Will your character fit like a glove to the local reality, or maybe your tastes do not match it… Continue Reading…


“Coffee is a language in itself.” – Part 1 – history

Today I would like to invite you to indulge into a history of one of the most popular, next to tea, drink, loved by the millions – coffee. The word coffee sounds very similar in many languages. The Arabs call… Continue Reading…


Where do the superstitions come from?

People had to find explanations for things they did not understand, and they did it the best they could. Those beliefs have survived for centuries, because it is easier to live by believing in something. Friday the 13th, black cat,… Continue Reading…