Discovering our World

Travel, beauty, fashion, style and lifestyle blog by Ashley Liddle

The most beautiful forests in California

California is home to some of the most incredible forests in the world, particularly those featuring the massive, spectacular ancient coastal redwood trees. If you want to check out some of this majestic forestry, here are the best options for… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Beverly Hills, part 2: attractions

Beverly Hills is a wealthy community in a beautiful hilly area where people live in comfort and ease among villas, luxury cars, well-maintained tree-lined streets, shops, luxury boutiques, and fine restaurants. There is no shortage of hotels, most of them… Continue Reading…


November 11 – Polish Independence Day

November 11 is, above all, the day of independence for Poland and Poles. It is a public holiday that was established on April 23, 1937 to commemorate that it was on this day, November 11, 1918, after 123 years of… Continue Reading…


How to – behaving at the airport

Summertime, holiday season. Everyone is planning a short or a long trip, either locally, to the sea, to the mountains, to the lakes or to another country. It is the latter direction that usually involves the need to travel by… Continue Reading…


California’s small towns – Beverly Hills: part 1 – short history

When choosing to visit the west coast of the United States, it is impossible to miss one of its “pearls” – Beverly Hills. Located in California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills is one of the most popular tourist destinations in… Continue Reading…


November 1 and 2 – All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day

Beginning of November. All Saints’ Day, followed by All Souls ‘Day, is the time we devote to those who have already left this world. On the first of November we remember the martyrs and saints, and on the second of… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Santa Monica, part 3: tips, food and accommodation

How to Get There and How to Get Around Santa Monica can be reached via the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (3223 Donald Douglas Loop S.) or you can opt for Los Angeles International Airport (1 World Way). We always recommend using (or renting) a car to be as independent as possible… Continue Reading…


What you need to know to get food through the TSA checkpoint

Can you bring food on a plane? It’s a question we’ve all asked, whether we’re trying to smuggle home a local delicacy or just plain forgot about the cured meats in our carry-on until we were in the security line.… Continue Reading…


15 places not to miss by the Walk of Fame

Hollywood Boulevard is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Los Angeles. The part of Hollywood Boulevard that attracts tourists runs between La Brea Avenue and Vine Street, is over a kilometer long, and is home to the Hollywood… Continue Reading…


California small towns – Santa Monica, part 2: attractions

What comes to mind when you think of Santa Monica? No doubt the answer is entertainment, the beach, the pier, and images from famous movies. What are the places to visit in Santa Monica? What is the best way to plan a… Continue Reading…