Travel Instinct

Jetsetter, globe trekker, call me what you want but ever since I was a kid I’ve had an instinct for all things travel. Stop waiting and start traveling, it’s the best investment you could ever make!

Whereabouts: LAX

Current location: Los Angeles, California with my man. The Mantra: Eat. Drink. Smoke. Fuck. Live. It’s no surprise that LA speaks to me like nowhere else on the planet and that’s why this place will soon be home. Stunning Pacific coastline with cinematic sunsets. Sexy unpretentious hotties with that Cali laid back vibe. Fresh seafood catches and yummy vegan ingredients that nourish the skin and body like nowhere else in the country. Creative free sprits, daily brunches, progressive street art, exotic cocktails….and the list goes on and on and on. LA is paradise, visit now!

Out & About: Point Dume, Malibu coast

LA’s Malibu coast is Pacific paradise and Point Dume makes for the perfect afternoon beach retreat. Sunsets here are unforgettable so extend the visit up from LA and grab a bite to eat at The Sunset Restaurant, with its impeccable views and beachfront property. Traffic along the Pacific Coast Highway can be a nightmare coming up from LA so I suggest an alternate Mario Kart inspired drive through Laurel or Topanga Canyons.

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=623

http://www.thesunsetrestaurant.com

The Essentials: Dita Eyewear

Handcrafted in Japan. Sleek Cali style and design. Legendary quality. Dita sunglasses are my absolute favorite shades and are a perfect fit with Southern California’s rays. The co-founders are life long friends and are committed to the authentic creative process. There are no Chinese assembly lines associated with Dita and new collections are released every few months. During your visit to LA check out the Dita Legends store on Melrose. I’ve just added a pair of new Ambassadors to my Dita collection and Brady, located at the Melrose store, can help you out with all your eyewear needs.

http://www.dita.com

“…and there’s beaches and mountains very much like Puerto Rico.”

Flying first (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Flying first (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Weekend getaway (Photo by Manny Sanchez) 

Weekend getaway (Photo by Manny Sanchez) 

Free spirit (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Free spirit (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Be Who You Want To Be!!! (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Be Who You Want To Be!!! (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

“Roosterfish.” The new La Pandilla mural in Venice Beach. (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

“Roosterfish.” The new La Pandilla mural in Venice Beach. (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Gondoliers, Venice Beach (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Gondoliers, Venice Beach (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

I love LA (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

I love LA (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

The LA mantra: Eat. Drink. Smoke. Fuck. Live. (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

The LA mantra: Eat. Drink. Smoke. Fuck. Live. (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

JR Mural, Melrose (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

JR Mural, Melrose (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Barbed graffiti (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Barbed graffiti (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

The shades (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

The shades (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Happy Hour (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Happy Hour (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Footprints in the sand (Photo by Manny Sanchez)

Footprints in the sand (Photo by Manny Sanchez)