I think all I can tell you about Venice doesn’t describe the ambiance and eccentricity that invades this unique neighborhood in Los Angeles . Last June, I’ve visited the city for the second time. I knew for sure what I wanted to visit and where I wanted to walk. Venice was definitely on the top of my list. During my first visit, I spent just a few hours there and I could see several people at the beach riding a bike. So, without thinking twice and knowing that it would be difficult to move around the cyclists, I went to rent a bike in Santa Monica , where I was staying. I rented it for 4 hours and it was quite an experience. The breeze on my face, the beach on both sides of the bike lane, hundreds of people skating, walking, juggling; dogs playing in the grass and an aspiring female surfer, training on the sand, caught my attention. I’m from a big city that has no beach so here I felt so good that I wished I could live here for a while. In 20 minutes, I was in V...

During my 10 day trip through the U.S. as one of the winners of Big Blog Exchange , one of the experiences I remember the most is my stay at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse , in San Francisco Bay. Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular places I have ever seen.  A landmark with something special. You feel it once you get to the park and see the lighthouse, a historic monument that today is still working and giving light to ships approaching the stunning coast of California . It's just one hour from the city of San Francisco on Highway 1. Open your eyes, because while driving, you can enjoy the entire San Francisco Bay , its beaches, cliffs and greenery. To my surprise, not only I was able to enjoy a unique place, but I was able to sleep in the hostel located in small houses that form the lighthouse ,   formerly workers' houses. This hostel is part of  Hostelling International  and represents one of the historic hostels maintained by the organiz...