Hiking: Mount Jacinto State Park in Palms Springs

My mom and I set up a hiking date in Palm Springs. She's never done it, but in the spirit of being game with me, she is going to try for the first time. We left San Diego at 8 AM and arrived in Palm Springs two hours later. As we fell in line for the Aerial Tramway (ticket cost $23/person), I discovered that it's the biggest of its kind in the world. It can fit 80 people and reaches to a staggering 8,000 feet on air. If we fell off on this 10-minute ride, sure nobody's to survive.  We got off at a large cabin, the main tourist center...

Hello - First Post!

I'm an information geek. I read massive amounts of pages (web or book, either way) everyday, often highlighting them in my personal notes or sharing them with people in proximity. This blog is about sharing my knowledge to a bigger circle -- and perhaps helping someone else live better, faster, fuller. Chee...

Foodie's Quest at Hillcrest

Here's my experience taking a food tour of San Diego's Hillcrest neighbourhood, writes Crystal Neri ...