An inside look into California/Los Angeles living (from a NY transplant perspective), paired with inspirational storytelling. I also create some short films about life and deep thoughts.

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What's MONTECITO, California Really Like??
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What's MONTECITO, California Really Like??
SAN FRANCISCO Travel Vlog 2024 | hacks, hotspots, transit
16:37
SAN FRANCISCO Travel Vlog 2024 | hacks, hotspots, transit
What is San Francisco Really like in 2024??
13:15
What is San Francisco Really like in 2024??
How to Make it in Los Angeles (an unconventional analysis)
14:06
How to Make it in Los Angeles (an unconventional analysis)
Living on LA's WEST SIDE: what's it REALLY like?
13:54
Living on LA's WEST SIDE: what's it REALLY like?
Is this Downtown LA neighborhood getting a makeover?
11:36
Is this Downtown LA neighborhood getting a makeover?
Hollywood Blvd. is a disaster, can it be fixed?
12:37
Hollywood Blvd. is a disaster, can it be fixed?
What is Downtown LA REALLY like in 2024?
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What is Downtown LA REALLY like in 2024?
Moving to LA in 2024? Here's what to expect.
19:19
Moving to LA in 2024? Here's what to expect.
there’s more to LA than you think | adventure vlog
11:23
there’s more to LA than you think | adventure vlog
why is Los Angeles so lonely?
14:49
why is Los Angeles so lonely?
exploring Studio City, Los Angeles: tv show homes, cafes, hikes
10:50
exploring Studio City, Los Angeles: tv show homes, cafes, hikes
how to spend a WINTER WEEKEND in Big Bear
10:40
how to spend a WINTER WEEKEND in Big Bear
a day in the south bay: LA's underrated beach cities
12:29
a day in the south bay: LA's underrated beach cities
embrace your intuition...
7:39
embrace your intuition...
what is christmas in LA & NYC really like??
12:29
what is christmas in LA & NYC really like??
Los Angeles: a misunderstood city?
10:20
Los Angeles: a misunderstood city?
California’s weather patterns have been crazy
11:11
California’s weather patterns have been crazy
how to stay mentally sane in los angeles
11:58
how to stay mentally sane in los angeles
not your typical california surf town...
9:00
not your typical california surf town...
this city is a southern california HIDDEN GEM
9:52
this city is a southern california HIDDEN GEM
SUMMER IN SAN DIEGO | weekend in my life
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SUMMER IN SAN DIEGO | weekend in my life
how does CHICAGO compare to NY & LA?
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how does CHICAGO compare to NY & LA?
change isn't scary...
5:18
change isn't scary...
exploring the fascination & obsession with BEVERLY HILLS
9:38
exploring the fascination & obsession with BEVERLY HILLS
why does everyone hate this California city? (I visited)
9:11
why does everyone hate this California city? (I visited)
what is going on with LA lately???
12:39
what is going on with LA lately???
an epic snow day in Los Angeles that brought me right back to childhood
8:42
an epic snow day in Los Angeles that brought me right back to childhood
LOS ANGELES vs. SAN DIEGO (which city is better?)
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LOS ANGELES vs. SAN DIEGO (which city is better?)
ULTIMATE San Diego Travel Guide 2024
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ULTIMATE San Diego Travel Guide 2024