Daily Archives: November 26, 2011

North Hollywood, Los Angeles

Getting to spend some time with Naomi, Ned, Kai and Isan in their North Hollywood home was a really great way to end the American leg of our journey. Having started and finished the first cross-country part of our travels … Continue reading

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San Diego

With a bit of time left on our side in the US, we decided to take the Pacific Coast Highway through Newport and OC Country to San Diego. Despite the obvious ‘cultural’ link with Josh Schwartz, we found Newport to … Continue reading

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Los Angeles

Small World Books (407 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291) The entrance to this great little bookshop is almost hidden among the jumble of restaurants and stalls which line the busy Venice Beach boardwalk. Its shop front is entirely obscured by the … Continue reading

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Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Roasting Company (321 Motor Way  Santa Barbara, CA 93101) Located a little way off the main street, not far from the beach is a small roastery with a great selection of international coffees. The smell of fresh brew oozes … Continue reading

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