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Weed and wine tours in California
With recreational use becoming legal in January 2018, visitors to the state can join trips matching cannabis with the more established grape-based legal high of the region
Dome and the ranch: California’s Joshua Tree national park – in pictures
Robert Hull explores the Mojave desert at its wild and weird best via Instagram
Big Sur, California’s most scenic coast, reopens – to hikers only
The picturesque highway from San Francisco to LA was battered by floods last winter, but an emergency walking route for residents is now a tempting trail for hikers too
The California drought is officially over, but next could be ‘around the corner’
Governor announces end to the historic drought, yet water conservation is far from finished as state tries to build climate change resilience
Uncovering Cali cool in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone
Once a retreat for older, wealthier Californians, the West Coast town is finding its edge
California’s Sonoma valley wine route: top 10 guide
Napa may grab the headlines but the roots of Californian wine are in nearby Sonoma valley, where family-owned vineyards, farm-to-table restaurants and charming hotels make it an area ripe for exploring
Top 10 modernist hotels in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs is the place to stay cool by the pool or with a cocktail, especially if you like mid-20th-century design. In advance of Modernism Week (12-22 February, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year), here are 10 hotels that exude retro charm
San Francisco Food
10 of the best food places in San Francisco – bakeries, restaurants, food trucks, hamburger joints etc
Alluring Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a city where glamour and style are timeless. Here are 10 locations that still exude old-school allure.
Julian Worker Travel - A few ideas for your next trip in every direction 