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A Spectacular Hike above Los Angeles #Video

Hiking is one of the most spectacular ways locals in Los Angeles enjoy their city on a regular basis. And there are SO MANY options! With Nick Phillips of Hikesyoucando.com, I got to experience one of the many beautiful hikes throughout Los Angeles county and Malibu county. And that is the hike to Sandstone Peak. This trail is extra special because it takes you up to the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains. Come summit LA with us in this video! To get to Sandstone Peak you’ll have to drive about an hour north of the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica into Malibu. These are the directions according to Nick: Heading north along the Pacific Coast Highway, on…

A Glimpse of Koreatown in Los Angeles #photos

I love spending Sunday afternoons in Koreatown in Los Angeles. Roughly situated between W 3rd Street and Olympic Blvd, and Western and Vermont Ave – this part of town has its own flavor and culture that will make you feel like you’ve traveled to a place far away. I am fascinated by the many inviting malls, coffee shops, authentic Korean restaurants and spas to explore. Check out these pictures below to get a feel for Ktown LA. And read my guide to the neighborhood on Expedia Viewfinder: Koreatown Rising. There is no shortage of things to buy. Buy. Buy. You can get yourself a little Seoul fashion… Find inexpensive home goods from Daiso…   Pick up Korean beauty products from…

Top Tips for Planning a Trip to #LosAngeles

As a travel journalist, I write for various online outlets, one of them being the Expedia Viewfinder Blog. Along with a close-knit group of prominent bloggers, I post about my journeys around the world.  For the Expedia blog, I’ve covered destinations in Spain, The Bahamas, Mexico, Costa Rica, Italy, Hawaii, Utah, and my state of California. In fact, I’ve also made a habit of writing about my hometown of Los Angeles. And I’ve created a collection of works over the last few months on Expedia Viewfinder that are highly useful for planning a trip to my city. Here are 7 articles I’ve published on the platform so far all about where to eat and what to do in Los Angeles:…

Rediscovering Los Angeles with my Fellow Locals

Living in one place for many years, gives us the impression that we have a holistic view of our own hometown. But the truth of the matter is our experiences, our family, our friends, and even the address of our home all impact our understanding of our cities. And I am currently learning this lesson in a big way. Last year, I moved back to my hometown of Los Angeles after living in New York for five years. At the time, I braced myself for some intense culture shock. Despite the upgrades in weather and certain facets of life – I was concerned that the LA I knew would not hold my attention as had New York. I am not going to next tell…

Echo Park Bar Hop (VIDEO)

In my latest Travel with Kate video, I explored a side of my own home town that I was not so familiar with: Echo Park.  There, I met up with the rock band, Kiven. Their latest album, In The Fire, just came out and last month they were #1 on the famed radio station KROQ! Below is a clip from their single. Most of the band lives in Echo Park – a place once known for being rather dangerous. But now it is evolving (like so much of the East side of LA) into a more friendly environment for hipsters and creatives looking to carve out a new identity for the city. We start the video off in one of…

Kate’s Radio Interview

Come take a listen to my recent appearance on BlogTalkRadio! I was interviewed about my experience as the on-camera host of a new video series and ebook (coming out soon) called, Travel the Local Way. In my segments, I show the viewers around Los Angeles from my local perspective. We shot at El Matador Beach, hiking with The Tree People, shopping in WeHo, dining in downtown, and so much more. It was a blast to shoot!…