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travel announcement: going back back to cali cali

thewino

If you haven’t heard, we’ve been experiencing arctic temps in Philly this past weekend. With snow falling outside my window as I type, I can’t think of a better time for this travel announcement. That’s right, I’m making a return trip to a place I’ve recently fallen in love with. Yes, correct, I’m going back back to Cali Cali

Los Angeles and Orange County, CA, here I come!

Here’s the catch: it’s a work trip. This means the majority (read: almost all) will be scheduled with work events. However, that doesn’t mean I won’t enjoy the sunny, warm weather and a weekend escape from the winter cold on the east coast.

california palm treesPhoto via @_thewino on Instagram

Having only been to Los Angeles once before — oddly enough almost exactly one year ago for my honeymoon with Sean! — I wasn’t quite sure where to make my home base for the weekend. With events in LA on Friday and Orange County on Saturday, I felt confident that I could find a reasonable hotel somewhere between the two. After browsing all my regular hotel groups, I scoured online booking sites. I was shocked to find that standard rooms in almost every neighborhood were $200 plus! Los Angeles hotels be EXPENSIVE.

manhattan beach

Photo via @lazytravelers on Instagram

Luckily, and somewhat last minute, I found out a good friend would also be in LA during my trip.  We decided to combine forces, and bunk up together at her hotel in Santa Monica. A weekend in the sun with an ocean view? Don’t mind if I do.

So, how will we spend our time when I’m not working? My only requirements include a meal at In-N-Out and beaucoup du time in the sun (my pale arms thank you in advance, Cali).

See you soon, West Coast!

xo!

the wino

 

The Lazy Travelers are two transatlantic best friends who have mastered the art of exploring a new city. Though Ashley is based in London and Carolyn is in Philadelphia, we'll use any excuse to reunite around the world. We’re professional bar hoppers, pub crawlers, and food testers, and you’ll never see us zipping around, checking things off a list of “must-sees.”

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