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The 6 Worst Tourist Traps In Los Angeles And Where To Go Instead

January 8, 2021 Leave a Comment

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The City of Angels has a lot to offer. With its rich culture, delicious food, and beautiful beaches, it’s hard not to have a blast. But your trip to L.A. can easily be ruined by visiting the wrong places.

With such limited time, you want to make sure you go only to the best attractions.

Don’t know any locals to ask what’s good? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll go over the worst tourist traps to avoid in Los Angeles and where you should go insted. Let’s get started!

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Is Stockton, California Safe?

December 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

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(photo: LPS.1)

Stockton is one of the most dangerous cities in California. The city experiences crime twice as often as the national average and violent crimes nearly four times more than the national average. 

There’s also high levels of gang activity, high poverty rates, and high unemployment rates in the city.

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Is Slab City Safe To Visit?

December 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

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(photo: tuchodi)

Slab City is a self-sufficient squatter community made up of vagabonds, homeless, artists, snowbirds, and retirees.

It was once a decommissioned military-based but is now considered by many as the "Last Free Place In America."

It’s famous for artistic attractions such as Salvation Mountain and East Jesus.

The city has about 640 acres of public land. It has no formal infrastructure. It lacks electricity, water, and sewer systems. While it’s not entirely lawless, it doesn’t have a government.

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Is Barstow Safe To Visit?

December 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

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(photo: “Somewhere Outside of Barstow – California” by ChrisGoldNY)

Barstow is a city in San Bernardino County, California. Visiting Barstow safely is all about gaining the knowledge and proper planning beforehand. Traveling smart and staying informed about the current atmosphere and potential dangers of Barstow will ease your mind for a safe and fulfilling discovery of the city.

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Do People Live In Death Valley?

July 24, 2020 3 Comments

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Anyone who has even been remotely close to Death Valley, flown over it in a plane, or driven through it knows that it’s the closest thing we’ll come to seeing a true wasteland, especially the U.S. It’s unbearably hot, reaching 115-120 degrees 5 months out of the year, and there’s no sign of human life from the main road. Looks are deceiving, however, because a lot of people call Death Valley home.

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Is Death Valley National Park Worth Visiting?

May 18, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Don’t let the name scare you off! Death Valley is one of the largest national parks in North America, and has one of the most adventurous histories in the West. From iconic Wild West stories and movie backdrops to its picturesque desert landscape, Death Valley is definitely worth the visit.

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Filed Under: California, Destinations, Nevada, United States

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