I assume you're like the rest of my friends and me, in that you share a love of travel. And by travel, I mean going anywhere that requires a plan ride. Personally, I have a particular affinity for the island or tropical life, national or international, they both work for me.
For a while, I lived vicariously through HGTV. I was obsessed with the plethora of house hunting shows. Whether it was Beachfront Bargain Hunt, Hawaii Life, Mexico Life, House Hunters International, Island Life, Mexico Life, Caribbean Life, you name it, if it had to do with travel I was watching it. I longed to sit on a beach sipping Pina Coladas.
Because we tend to be intrigued with leaving our local area, we forget about what's unique in our backyard. Thankfully, I've had the pleasure of exploring the area around me. My #travellocal project started when I purchased the Passport 2 History at a nearby museum which is a guide book to 85 historic sites in 7 counties in Central and Southern California.
| The Rancho Los Cerritos Adobe |
I've meant to Visit Rancho Los Alamitos Adobe (Long Beach, CA) for years now, and literally, I mean years. I would pass the historical landmark signs all the time as the Adobe is only 10 minutes from me, so I have always been curious. Finally, one day on a whim I decided to venture in.
| Selfie in front of Rancho Los Cerritos |
On that visit, I learned about the History of the Adobe, the family that lived there, and the history of Long Beach. At the end of the tour, I purchased Passport 2 History for $5, and I left with a determination to visit more local destinations.
Since that visit, I've been to 4 locations in the book. I have also gained a greater appreciation for the history and beauty of Southern California. Now when I visit surrounding cities, I make sure to do a Yelp search for museums and landmarks in the area so be on the lookout for more #travellocal posts.
What are your favorite local landmarks to visit?
