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M'Liss Hinshaw

by M'Liss Hinshaw

M'Liss became a freelance travel writer after retiring from county service in San Diego, her home town. When traveling, her husband assists her with photography and together they explore new places and don’t mind revisiting our favorites. She says "travel is a window to the world and we like to open the window for others."

Oceanside CA Things To Do: Surfing, Shopping, History and Food
Oceanside CA Things To Do: Surfing, Shopping, History and Food
7 San Diego Hidden Gems
7 San Diego Hidden Gems
Barrio Logan, San Diego – Food and Arts with Mexican Roots
Barrio Logan, San Diego – Food and Arts with Mexican Roots
Knott’s Berry Farm and the Boysenberry Festival
Knott’s Berry Farm and the Boysenberry Festival
Restaurants in Rural California – Santa Barbara, Nipomo, Carmel Valley
Restaurants in Rural California – Santa Barbara, Nipomo, Carmel Valley
King’s Hawaiian Bread and Bakery – Los Angeles
King’s Hawaiian Bread and Bakery – Los Angeles
Coronado Hotel Restaurants – San Diego
Coronado Hotel Restaurants – San Diego
The Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar – tiki everlasting
The Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar – tiki everlasting
Visit the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California
Visit the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California