by Steve Farzam | Oct 9, 2018 | California, Farzam Steve, Santa Monica, Steve Farzam, Travel
Hiking to the top of a mountain for a view that is difficult to rival is one of the many joys of partaking on a hiking trip. California is blessed with a range of landscapes, and that includes mountains a-plenty and hundreds of hiking trails to tackle. The following...
by Steve Farzam | Aug 20, 2018 | Airplane, California, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam, Travel
Planning for a trip involves a variety of moving pieces, and packing your luggage is one of them. Packing just using a carry-on is one of the more convenient ways to travel – you don’t have to worry about checked bag fees, and you won’t be bogged down by a ton...
by Steve Farzam | Jul 13, 2018 | Airplane, California, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam, Travel
The world as a whole consumes an estimated 86 million barrels of crude oil per day. Given that there were only about 1.7 billion barrels remaining at the end of 2012, the chances of us running out of oil in the next 50 years or so is very likely. While it is not a...
by Steve Farzam | Jun 28, 2018 | California, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam, Travel
While preparing for a camping trip, it is easy to forget a necessity or two, such as aspirin or a flashlight. To prevent traveling without a much-needed item, spend some time putting together an essentials bag, containing the vital items you will need to ensure your...
by Steve Farzam | May 7, 2018 | California, Farzam Steve, Santa Monica, Steve Farzam
While it is no longer a vital component to our existence as it once was for ancient humankind, a campfire can still inspire discussion and storytelling among the group and is essential to a great camping trip. Don’t let your trip be a bore and know how to build a...
by Steve Farzam | Mar 12, 2018 | California, Farzam Steve, Hotel, Santa Monica, Steve Farzam, The Shore Hotel
Men and women have been searching for an earthly paradise since before they invented the wheel or the written word. There have been countless names for it: Atlantis. The Garden of Eden. El Dorado. Today, we just call it Santa Monica. With its spectacular beaches and...
