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Exposed: A Peek Behind Burbanks Scenes

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In This Post... A Peek Behind Burbanks Scenes Getting Behind Burbanks Scenes Was Easier than we Thought. Behind Burbanks Scenes at Warner Bros. Studio A Tiny Peek Behind Burbanks Scenes Making the Big Screen That Much Smaller A Peek Behind Burbanks Scenes D ubbed the “media capital of the world,” Burbank is home to some of the biggest companies in entertainment. Over the years Warner Bros, NBC, and Disney (among others) have produced hit TV shows and movies from this little city just north of Hollywood. Thankfully Burbank is also home to the Coast Anabelle hotel – the second stop of my #GreatCoastRoadTrip. Getting Behind Burbanks Scenes Was Easier than we Thought. The Coast Annabel hotel is conveniently located minutes away from world-famous studios making it the perfect jumping off point for heading behind Burbanks scenes. If the 5 minute drive is too much for you, head next door to the Coast Anabelle’s historic sister property, the Safari Inn, for a tast...

California. Where my Travel Addiction Began.

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California. Where my Travel Addiction Began.   I am an explorer. I crave adventure. I seek the unknown. This is what is in me. This is what keeps me moving. This is why I hate to backtrack. An example of my habit/condition/lifestyle – after a recent trip to Sochi for the Winter Olympics I continued heading east until east became west again. Around the world all because of the freedom and adventure that comes with exploring. So why am I this way? California. Enjoying one amazing sunset with friends where my travel addiction began. Growing up in a small town in Northern Canada I was very isolated from the rest of the world. I knew of rocks, trees, long winters and not much else. Little did I know at the time, this was actually a blessing. Our first family vacation was to California, a place I knew nothing about let alone existed. To be fair I was 4 years old yet I remember the trip with vivid clarity. The beaches, the waves, the sunshine, the warmth – It was ...

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Zion

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Zion National Park in Utah, USA is one of the most popular and famous reserves in the country. There is plenty to do and see, so we had a hard time deciding what to include in the list. However the choices had been made and we invite you to look through these ten sections, that are filled with mesmerizing pictures made in this glorious natural wonder. 10. Drive Highway 9 A 23 km (14 mi) long section runs through the heart of Zion and provides one of the most scenic rides of a lifetime. The highway passes the Zion Human History Museum, canyons, the Virgin River, a narrow tunnel, carved into the mountain, and finally ends at Mount Carmel Junction. Why to go there? The highway connects Zion with the rest of Utah. It provides numerous panoramic and beautiful views, so even if you are just passing by, the trip will be worth your time. Photo by Omar Brenes Photo by Unknown Photo by Bin Lin Photo by Nam Hoang 9. Stargazing National parks are the best places in the USA to observe the...