Leila Najafi

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San Francisco

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Wintertime in California is perhaps the Golden State’s most magical season.

The Most Beautiful Places in California You Never Knew Existed

Nation

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The days of booking a dreamy vacation and just showing up to the airport with naught but bags and a passport are pretty much over (at least in the near future).

How to Get an International COVID Test in Under 24 Hours

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You don’t have to ski to fall in love with Aspen.

Things to Do in Aspen (Beyond Skiing)

El Cosmico

Once again, it's fall, y'all, and the time for leaf-peeping is nigh.

Funky Airstreams & Tiny Cabins: Where to Go Glamping This Fall

Los Angeles

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Whether you’re a local or visiting from out of town, LA’s top-notch hotels are a destination for everyone with their iconic views and world-class dining.

12 Hotel Restaurants in LA That Are Worth Checking Out on Their Own 

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We can all agree that seafood in the summer just hits different.

18 Best Seafood Restaurants in Los Angeles 

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Drink

While nothing can top the events of last summer, summer 2021 is certainly presenting us with its fair share of curveballs.

The Best Happy Hour in Your LA Neighborhood

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Los Angeles couldn’t be a more beautiful city to fall in love.

The 18 Most Romantic Restaurants in LA

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Nestled between Laguna Beach and San Clemente, Dana Point is a small surf town in Orange County.

11 Reasons to Drive to Dana Point 

California African American Museum

Lifestyle

Now that LA moved into the yellow tier, things in the city are (finally) starting to look a little more normal again.

The Coolest, Weirdest and Best Museums in LA

If you haven’t taken a road trip up or down the Pacific Coast Highway, also known as Highway 1 and PCH for short, you need to add it to your travel bucket list, immediately.

From San Diego to Mendocino, Everywhere to Stop for Food Along PCH

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One of the most pressing issues we’ll face in our lifetime, the whole topic of climate change is extremely doom-and-gloom.

Leila’s Recent Articles

The Most Beautiful Places in California You Never Knew Existed

The Yosemite “Firefall,” giant sequoia trees, hot springs, and more.

How to Get an International COVID Test in Under 24 Hours

More swabs, less panic.

Things to Do in Aspen (Beyond Skiing)

The prices don’t have to be as high as the peaks.

Funky Airstreams & Tiny Cabins: Where to Go Glamping This Fall

Because, frankly, we’ve been “roughing it” enough lately.

12 Hotel Restaurants in LA That Are Worth Checking Out on Their Own

From classic Beverly Hills hotspots to new rooftop destinations.

18 Best Seafood Restaurants in Los Angeles

From East Coast-inspired fare to Italian-inflected raw bars and more.

The Best Happy Hour in Your LA Neighborhood

Everywhere to get an after-work drink (again).

The 18 Most Romantic Restaurants in LA

From stunning views to intimate spaces, these spots are sure to impress.

11 Reasons to Drive to Dana Point

All the comforts of a seaside town, without the crowds.

The Coolest, Weirdest and Best Museums in LA

Yes you can go to a museum again!

From San Diego to Mendocino, Everywhere to Stop for Food Along PCH

From fresh-caught seafood to Mexican, BBQ, vegetarian fare and more.

How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint on Your Next Flight

Carbon offsetting isn’t a perfect solution, but it is an easy way to give back.