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Got no dime, don’t worry! There are so many cool things to do that don’t cost a cent.

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Mesquite Sand Dunes in Death Valley

March 7, 2013by Snook Chaipornvadee 11 Comments

This is the most visited sand dune in Death Valley. It is located almost right next to the Stovepipe Wells Village , but it’s also a short driving distance from […]

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Any Season, Central California, Free, Hikes
Nazi house  in santa monica

There’s A Nazi Camp in Santa Monica, CA

Featuredby Snook Chaipornvadee 5 Comments

Los Angeles is just filled with so many random abandoned places. If you think that a sinking town caused by landslide and an abandoned old zoo are not weird enough, […]

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Any Season, Free, Hikes, Southern California, Unusual
Sunset at the bottle tree ranch

Exploring A Forest Of Bottle Trees On Route 66

Featuredby Snook Chaipornvadee 5 Comments

Probably one of the coolest roadside stops I have ever encountered. Elmer Long has a new found passion in welding, so he decided to turn his front yard into one […]

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Free, Southern California, Unusual
kelso dunes

Woke Up at 4AM and Drove To Kelso Dunes

December 16, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 14 Comments

It’s weekend before Finals week? Well, that didn’t stop me from hiking up one of the largest sand dunes in North America. Kelso Dunes is in the Mojave National Preserve. […]

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Free, Hikes, Southern California, Unusual
sunset

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery: Home Of The Braves

November 15, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 3 Comments

This beautiful resting place of many men and women who have served on the U.S. military forces is located at Point Lomo Peninsula of San Diego just about 30 minutes […]

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Free, Historic, Southern California
Abandoned water tank

Abandoned Water Treatment Tanks & Animal Sex Painting

November 13, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 6 Comments

Most people who are visiting Salvation Mountain just made the hill the one stop on their trip without bothering to check out nearby awesome attractions. If you walk up to […]

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Arts, Free, Southern California, Unusual
beer bottle wall

East Jesus: Post Apocalyptic Art Exhibition at Slab City

November 12, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 9 Comments

If you’ve heard of Slab City, you’d know that this established colony of people in the desert land of Southern California has all kinds of unusual things. Located only a […]

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Arts, Free, Southern California, Unusual
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Where To See Sea Lions For Free in Monterey

November 9, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 7 Comments

Monterey Aquarium is too expensive for you? Don’t lose your hope on seeing sea life! because not too far away from the aquarium dozens of sea lions are literally chilling on the tide breaker […]

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Animal, Central California, Free
Walking away from the beach at night time

5 Reasons Why I Love The Beach At Night

November 9, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 8 Comments

We all love going to the beach. Well, most of us. In Southern California, beaches are so dang easily accessible. The long strip of coastline contains numerous beaches such as […]

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Beaches, Free, Southern California, Travel Tips & Advice
big sur seals

See Elephant Seals For Free! in San Simeon, CA

November 8, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 6 Comments

If the scenic of Pacific Coast Highway is not enough to convince you why it should be on your life list, then a long list of free things to do […]

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Animal, Central California, Free

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