The City of Angels draws in upwards of 40 million visitors every year, most of which come from right here in the United States. But why? As the second-largest city in the country, Los Angeles has a long and illustrious history with entertainment, fame, and above all, pursuing the American Dream. People flock to the…
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Budgeting San Francisco
Simply put, San Francisco is expensive. According to CBS Money Watch, San Francisco made the list as a fourth most expensive city in America, behind Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Honolulu. But we don't want to cut out the Bay City just because it's expensive. Resplendent with beauty, full of vivacious charm and historical integrity, San Francisco…
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Day Trip Destinations from Los Angeles
As magical as Los Angeles is, sometimes you need a break. Whether you're visiting the city on vacation or you live there, these day trip destinations give your student group a change of pace, change of scenery, and an abundance of awesomeness. Less than 100 miles: Ojai (81 miles) - The beauty of Ojai draws thousands…
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Off the Beaten Path in San Francisco
San Francisco is an undeniably, incontrovertibly beautiful city. When you're visiting, all the guide books are going to tell you to go straight for Fisherman's Wharf, hop the ferry to Alcatraz, photograph Lombard Street and explore the treasures of Golden Gate Park. But, perhaps you're the more adventurous type and want to travel off course.…
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An Adventure in Disneyland
So far, we've paid a lot of attention to Disneyland's younger, larger sister park in Florida so I think it's high time to go back and give some love to the original, the park that started it all. As California, and Los Angeles in particular, is a popular student trip destination, don't pass up an…
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West Coast Weekend Adventures
The West Coast of our lovely United States is supremely and undeniably coated head to toe in adventure opportunities. The pioneers saw it as they headed out west for the Gold Rush, to achieve their version of the American Dream. Get that gleam in your eyes too and hop in the car for an adventure,…
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Off the Beaten Path in Los Angeles
L.A. is a massive, sprawling city absolutely chock full of attractions featured on "Top 10" lists and other tourism advertisements. Everyone knows about the La Brea Tar Pits, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Venice Beach Boardwalk but what about the lost sunken city in Long Beach or the Time Travel Mart in Echo…
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Student Trips to Sacramento
The capital of the Golden State has more to offer than just a link to the government. Growing out f a small 1839 establishment, Sutter's Fort, the Gold Rushers flocked to this idyllic site, exponentially expanding its historical, cultural, and physical importance in the grand dame of California. Read on to discover what is available…
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Top 13 L.A. Attractions
As one of the world's most famous cities and the nation's second-largest metropolis, Los Angeles has plenty to see and do. There's nothing you can't find in good ole' Tinseltown so here's an idea about what's worth seeing and doing while you're in L.A. on your next student trip. 1. Hollywood Sign You can't take…
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Disneyland vs. Disney World
Disneyland and Walt Disney World rank as the two most popular, most visited theme parks in the entire world. Though there are differences in both, obviously, it really comes down to personal preference and proximity to your home base. If you're thinking of a trip to one or both of these excellent parks and wondering…
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