Nina Phillips

1 day ago | islands.com | Nina Phillips

As of June 24, 2025, beaches in Los Angeles County have received warnings from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which listed alerts for the entire swim areas of Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey and Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, as well as parts of Santa Monica Pier, Topanga County Beach, Paradise Cove, Venice Beach, and Will Rogers State Beach.

5 days ago | islands.com | Nina Phillips

Garlic is a main staple in many dishes across the world. If you've ever wondered where your grocery store's garlic comes from, you may be surprised to learn that a large portion of what is sold in the United States is farmed in a small area in California, in a city called Gilroy. When they call Gilroy the garlic capital of the world, they aren't joking; the area produces over 100 million pounds of garlic every year, or half of what the residents of the United States use annually.

5 days ago | flipboard.com | Nina Phillips

3 hours agoStill Leaving Red Wine Out After Opening? This Expert Says That's a MistakeOpened wine can last a lot longer than you think -- if you store it the right way. If you've ever opened a bottle of wine and didn't finish it, you've probably asked yourself: What now?

5 days ago | islands.com | Nina Phillips

Traveling in an RV isn't always easy. Sometimes drives take longer than you expected or there aren't as many available campsites as you hoped, leaving you to choose alternative places to crash for a few hours and get some much-needed sleep. Thankfully, Cracker Barrel is one stop that might be more than willing to let you rest overnight, as long as you follow a few rules. The first rule is, whenever possible, to call ahead.

6 days ago | islands.com | Nina Phillips

Pennsylvania is a state with plenty of variety for visitors. While it has some amazing and bustling cities, there are also plenty of destinations that offer a sense of seclusion, such as the affordable city of Reading with its thriving arts scene. Furthermore, the Pennsylvania Wilds encompass 2 million acres of land and are also home to places like Elk Country, which boasts the largest herd of elk in the Northeast.