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    A QUICK GUIDE TO MALIBU

    December 16, 2021 Read More
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    10 OF THE BEST U.S. NATIONAL PARKS

    May 27, 2021 Read More
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    15 CENTRAL COAST BEACH TOWNS NOT TO MISS

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  • Quick Guide To Malibu
    California Surf United States

    A QUICK GUIDE TO MALIBU

    Known for its glamorous beach homes, celebrity sightings, and beautiful beaches, Malibu is an ideal destination for a seaside escape. Malibu is ideally located just west of Los Angeles, on the southern coast of California,…

    December 16, 2021
  • Yosemite National Park
    Hiking North America United States

    10 OF THE BEST U.S. NATIONAL PARKS

    The United States is incredibly diverse and beautiful, and home to 423 national parks! The U.S. national park system spans across more than 84 million acres, with parks in each of our 50 states. There is…

    May 27, 2021
  • Cambia, United States
    California United States

    15 CENTRAL COAST BEACH TOWNS NOT TO MISS

    The Central Coast of California is an often underrated destination with sunny weather, great hiking, and beautiful uncrowded beaches. California’s Central Coast spans the coastal region between Point Mugu (Los Angeles County) and Monterey Bay and…

    May 2, 2021
  • Home Volunteer
    charity FAMILY / KIDS sustainability

    HOME VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR

    In celebration of Earth Month, I am excited to share a new, eco-friendly gift idea with you! Recently I was invited to try out HomeVolunteer and I was impressed by their dedication to making…

    April 22, 2021
  • Helicopter Tour Malibu
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    THE 5 BEST HOTELS IN MALIBU

    Beautiful beaches, celebrity sightings, and glamorous ocean front homes attract people from around the world to the 21 miles of scenic coastline that makes up Malibu. This picturesque beach town, which sits west of Los…

    March 15, 2021
  • London
    CITY GUIDES Europe London

    10 FUN THINGS TO DO IN LONDON WITH KIDS

    After a year of not being able to travel, like many of you, I am eager for international travel to open back up. While we’re waiting, it’s a great time to plan a dream…

    March 2, 2021
  • Fine Art America
    North America Surf

    DISCOVERING UNIQUE WALL ART AT FINE ART AMERICA

    If you’re looking for unique art look no further – Fine Art America has your walls covered! Based in Santa Monica, California, Fine Art America is the world’s largest art marketplace and print-on-demand technology company. Since…

    January 25, 2021
  • Things To Do In Malibu
    CITY GUIDES United States

    30 THINGS TO DO IN MALIBU

    Beautiful beaches, celebrity sightings and glamorous ocean front homes attract people from around the world to the 21 miles of scenic coastline that makes up Malibu. But this picturesque beach town, that sits west…

    December 26, 2020
  • North Lake Tahoe Cabin Review
    Adventure FAMILY / KIDS Hiking Luxury North America RENTAL REVIEWS

    WHERE TO STAY IN NORTH LAKE TAHOE: CABIN REVIEW

    Lake Tahoe is arguably one of the most beautiful places in all of California. I lived in North Lake Tahoe for a winter season during college and taught skiing and snowboarding at Northstar Resort.…

    August 13, 2020
  • 8 Ways To Have A Family Staycation At Home
    AT HOME FAMILY / KIDS Journal STAYCATION

    8 WAYS TO HAVE A FAMILY STAYCATION AT HOME

    I hope you are staying safe and staying at home during this difficult time. Being stuck at home with young children can be tough. My family has been in quarantine at our home in…

    May 8, 2020
  • Family Getaway to Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Montego Bay, Jamaica
    Caribbean FAMILY / KIDS HOTEL REVIEWS ISLAND GUIDES Luxury

    FAMILY GETAWAY TO ROUND HILL HOTEL AND VILLAS, MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA

    Round Hill Hotel and Villas was voted one of the finest properties in the world by Forbes in 2018. This luxury resort sits on a calm, sandy bay and features indoor-outdoor bungalows overlooking the…

    March 7, 2020
  • 30 Luxury Eco Hotels To Stay At Before You Die
    ECO HONEYMOON HOTEL REVIEWS Luxury sustainability

    30 LUXURY ECO HOTELS TO STAY AT BEFORE YOU DIE

    I grew up on a solar-powered eco ranch on the Central Coast of California. We had the first electric car in San Luis Obispo County back in 1999, my stepfather converted our family motorhome to run…

    January 31, 2020
  • The Best Authentic Mexican Restaurants In Los Angeles
    Eat&Drink North America

    THE BEST AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANTS IN LOS ANGELES

    You can’t visit Los Angeles and not go out for authentic Mexican food! Being so close to Mexico, Southern California has excellent Mexican food and LA has an array of great authentic Mexican restaurants…

    December 12, 2019
  • 7 Tips For Traveling Peacefully A Baby (By A Mom From Perth)
    FAMILY / KIDS GUEST POSTS TRAVEL HACKS

    7 TIPS FOR TRAVELING PEACEFULLY WITH A BABY (BY A MOM FROM PERTH)

    Guest post on behalf of Nicole Cassey I live in Perth, Western Australia one of the most isolated and remote cities in the world!  So the only way we can get to see the world…

    July 31, 2019
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Hi! I’m Vanessa Rivers, a California surfer girl living in Malibu after seven years in London. I started Glitter&Mud to share my adventures around the world, to help my readers make the most of their travels. I’m a Founder of the popular travel community We Are Travel Girls (as featured in Forbes), and a proud mom. Read More>

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    10 OF THE BEST U.S. NATIONAL PARKS

    May 27, 2021
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    15 CENTRAL COAST BEACH TOWNS NOT TO MISS

    May 2, 2021
  • Home Volunteer

    HOME VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR

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    March 15, 2021

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