Much ink has been spilled about the best surf destinations in the world. Typically, the list includes exotic locales such as Indonesia, Fiji and Hawaii. Let me tack on a lesser known country that’s relatively unknown to surfers: New Zealand. Granted...

Last year, California residents voted in favor of Proposition 1A, which provides funding for a high-speed rail train from San Diego to San Francisco and Sacramento. Today, government officials such as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are collaborating with Cali...

It’s finally date night and there is an array of choices to be made. Should it be dinner, a movie or both? Or maybe the date should be something more exciting and less cliché. Then another question arises: Should we go solo or invite another ...

To some, he’s just a man skulking through the night for an overdue Halloween party; but to others, he’s a symbol, a crusader and a giver. His identity is a secret. His weaknesses are on par with any other man, but he gets his kicks from doing ...

Cheap airplane seats are cheap for a reason. Crowded seats, a bad in-flight movie and the sound of the bathroom flushing a short distance away generally characterize what it feels like to fly coach....

Orchids, butterflies, iguana, crocodiles, slots and monkeys fill the lush surroundings. It may seem impossible, but the tiny country of Costa Rica — although only about one-eighth the size of California — contains the greatest density of speci...

Hot air balloon rides give adventurers a sightseeing experience unlike any other. Offering a bird’s-eye view, hot air balloon rides can change a rider’s perspective of the city in which they live. And this thrill can be found right here in San...

Traffic, technology and a large population are unavoidable aspects of the San Diego city life. But they don’t have to be. How about backpacking 10,834 feet at San Jacinto Peak, going on a sea kayaking expedition in Baja, Mexico hiking through underg...

For San Diego State students looking to spend their Spring Break helping people, there is a choice available right on campus. Last year, SDSU alumnus Jimmy Camacho started a new chapter for the nationwide organization called Global Brigades. In its inaugu...

What’s $27,266 among friends? If you’re Jay and Dana Hagan and a few of your closest friends, it’s the amount needed for an overnight stay at venerable Hearst Castle on California’s central coast. The Kentfield couple and four othe...

Donating money is not easy for most people, even if it is for a good cause. But a San Diego State professor is doing something different for charity despite the economic strain. It does not involve giving away money, but giving away books. Dr. Peter Larlh...

Childhood memories of eating cotton candy, driving bumper cars and riding roller coasters at amusement parks still ring clear for college students today. Amusement parks have an old-fashioned entertainment value that has persevered throughout the years, e...

Las Vegas isn’t the only destination for eccentric hotels and themed accommodations. The U.S. has a vast assortment of unique and quirky hotels that can add a little extra to an ordinary vacation. In Manhattan, Bryan Berg, renowned cardstacker, was ...

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico — The southern tip of Baja California offers tantalizing wonders for every appetite. Whether you’re seeking adventure, fine wine, fresh seafood or a chance to party, you can find it here. ...

Many people are unaware that the best athletes in the world are training in San Diego’s own backyard. And no, this isn’t referring to the Chargers or the Padres. Nestled on the outskirts of Chula Vista lies the ARCO Olympic Training Center, de...

Standing more than 6,000 feet high, Palomar Mountain looms high above the clouds with lush, gigantic green trees and serene sounds of nature. For those who love the outdoors, not only is Palomar Mountain State Park a great spot for a day hike or weekend g...

California’s history would be close to nonexistent if it weren’t for the train. The Transcontinental Railroad linked historic frontiers of the West to the metropolis of the East, while offering travelers reliable transportation. Almost 150 yea...

Berlin. 1999. Bodies dancing to techno music for hours on end. A celebration of love and togetherness. Whether or not this sounds ideal, in its peak years, the Berlin Love Parade drew crowds of more than one million from all corners of the globe. Started ...

When Will Bradwell and his friends were planning a cross-country road trip three years ago, the idea of paying for hotels, gas and food seemed impossible for their college-student budgets. Then a friend suggested www.CouchSurfing.org....

Although some may consider the countryside to be slow and boring, there is a surprisingly fresh and homey quality that just can’t be found in the hustle and bustle of San Diego. Located east of San Diego in the Cuyamaca Mountains hides Julian, a sma...