by Marianne Ruane

I'm a writer living in Los Angeles, CA, earning my livelihood in health communications, Russian translation, and documentary film. One of my passions is traveling - which I don't do nearly enough. In an attempt to encourage myself to get out there and explore California and beyond, I'm going to chronicle my outings here. I prefer the kooky and quirky, love the great outdoors and hot springs, and believe in finding something interesting wherever I am.