Leslie Veliz

2 days ago | islands.com | Leslie Veliz

The San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California, is deeply ingrained in pop culture. From music to films, you might better recognize this region for its nickname, "the Valley." Although this area is largely suburban and nostalgic (mini golf at Sherman Oaks Castle Park, anyone?), it features some of the city's trendiest neighborhoods, including Sherman Oaks. This chic destination is a place to visit if you want to see stars in Los Angeles.

3 days ago | islands.com | Leslie Veliz

For the adventurous explorer and eater, Portland, Oregon, might as well be heaven. This famed Pacific Northwest city is one of the best foodie destinations in America for vegans and features one of the best airports in the country for food. Home to a variety of top-rated eateries, including Le Pigeon, it's not an understatement to say that it's hard to have a bad meal in the City of Roses.

6 days ago | islands.com | Leslie Veliz

Los Angeles may be car-centric but that doesn't mean there's not walkable destinations in La La Land where one can spend a whole day walking, shopping, and exploring. One such place where you can do exactly that is Glendale. Famously facing the Verdugo Mountains and established in 1906, it's referred to as the "Jewel City." It was the beauty of this geographical feature that led Edward U. Emery, from the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, to bestow the city with this nickname in its early years.

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Leslie Veliz

7 hours agoIndia: Pakistan strikes airport in Indian administered Jammu and KashmirSHOTLIST: JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIAN ADMINISTRATION (MAY 8, 2025) (ANADOLU – ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF MOMENT OF AIRSTRIKE WITH MISSILES AND DRONES AT NIGHTJAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIAN ADMINISTRATION - MAY 8, 2025: Pakistan’s military launched drone and missile strikes on Jammu Airport in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, May 8. Indian air defense systems were activated in response to the assault.

1 week ago | islands.com | Leslie Veliz

Washington is legendary for its nature destinations. After all, the state is home to Mount Rainier, the "Crown of the Pacific Northwest" which resembles the Swiss Alps. But Mount Rainier isn't the only natural attraction. Only 30 minutes away from Seattle is an unsung PNW mountain city: North Bend. For explorers, this place is a dreamland. Officially established in 1889, this Snoqualmie Valley treasure is hidden between the cliffs of Mount Si, a part of the Cascade Range.