Posts in the California Category at The Traveling Travel Agent

Steinbeck Center

March 8, 2011
California

Even though I was a former English teacher, this is not why I actually liked the Steinbeck center in Salinas, California. John Steinbeck, notably famous for Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men, has his entire story told at his very impressive museum. Walking through the museum, you can interact with certain things like opening up a curtain or closet and mannequin kids speak to you. You can watch …Read the Rest

Steinbeck Center

Steinbeck Center
March 8, 2011
California

Even though I was a former English teacher, this is not why I actually liked the Steinbeck center in Salinas, California. John Steinbeck, notably famous for Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men, has his entire story told at …Read the Rest

Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California

Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
March 8, 2011
California

Of course, from our ITMI tour training class, we had an expert on William Randolph Hearst who owned Hearst Castle in San Simeon California, which is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Our Hearst Castle tour guide was very …Read the Rest

San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California
March 8, 2011
California

Although I could have done without the Powell Hotel, San Francisco was a fun place to be. I was able to see things like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz from a distance, Cable Car Museum, Coit Tower, Treasure Island, Fisherman’s …Read the Rest

Powell Hotel San Francisco

March 8, 2011
California

Recently, during a tour training class in San Francisco, I, along with many other students, stayed at the Powell Hotel. The discounted price of this hotel was $100, which was able to be split in 2 if we had a …Read the Rest

John Tyner, “if you touch my junk, I’ll have you arrested.”

November 18, 2010
California

A traveler from San Diego to South Dakota opted out from those new full body scan machines and had to be patted down, although not complete. You can watch / listen to the video on his blog. The TSA guy …Read the Rest

California

September 27, 2009
California

Movie stars, beaches, Beverly Hills is what I think of when I think of California. Is there more to this state than what is portrayed on movies and television? I’ve been 2 hours from Los Angeles, but have never quite …Read the Rest