View of coastline from Santa Monica Pier

Los Angeles, the City of Fame, Fortune, and Famine

July 26th 2014
The City of Angels is a deceptively optimistic name for a place with one of the highest unemployment rates and poverty level for a metropolis in the United States. With a median family income of under $50K a year, but a median home value of $500K and the 9th highest cost of living in the country according to Kiplinger magazine, L.A. is anything but angelic. The melting pot that is this town ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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Kristina and Phu

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We are two healthcare professionals from Virginia looking to explore the world on a budget. Food, people, and culture are what inspire us to travel, hoping we can incorporate a piece of each trip into our daily lives. Speed traveling is our forte, and we love experiencing as much as possible in as little time as possible. By taking advantage of long layovers and hopping between airports to combine multiple trips, we manage to cut costs. Whatever the travel method or where ever the destination, our goal is to soak up the world while we're still young, so follow us as we trek through countries a... full info

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