I researched and wrote these guidebook to the state of California while dealing with active endometriosis, IC, pelvic pain, and all that fun stuff. Be aware that none of my current titles are written specifically for those of us with hidden disabilities. So if you’ve got a question about the comfort and accessibility of a particular locale, please ask me! I’ll tell you my experience, or otherwise find an answer for you.
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Moon California, the mothership of my California guidebooks, describes travel across the Golden State. Instead of an exhaustive list of hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc etc from Crescent City to San Diego to Mammoth Lakes to Mono Lake to Mount Lassen, I select what I think are the very best spots to visit in my home state. Reading Moon California is like sitting down with me for a cup of coffee and asking me for advice about where to take a romantic weekend getaway or a weeklong trek across the state. My wry wit comes out clearly as I make sure my readers know that every hotel, every monument, every restaurant is not created equal.
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A “pullout” guide based on Moon California, Moon Northern California includes a few of my favorite itineraries for traveling pre=”traveling “>NorCal, plus all the great region-by-chapter specific content from the original. Hike a volcano, comb beaches for agates, hug a really big tree, climb a rock, eat some haute cuisine, relax into a massage…there’s no place like Northern California. Oh, and a whole bunch more Wine Country content. Because Wine Country rocks.
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A “pullout” guide based on Moon California, Moon Southern California includes a few of my favorite itineraries for traveling SoCal, plus all the great region-by-chapter specific content from the original. I explore the flat, sunny beaches, brutal yet beautiful deserts, giant Sequoia trees, and some of the best cheap ethnic food anywhere. Come join me down south!
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A “pullout” guide based on Moon California, Moon Coastal California includes a few of my favorite itineraries for traveling the Coast, plus all the great region-by-chapter specific content from the original. Just don’t ask me to pick any one favorite. I love the pristine views of Big Sur, the barefoot beaches of San Diego, and the untamed wilderness of the Lost Coast all equally.
Moon Spotlight Palm Springs includes information about Joshua Tree National Monument and Death Valley National Park. This cute little regional reference includes information about where to stay, where to eat, and how to maneuver through the sometimes desolate California deserts.
Whose Panties Are These is part of the bestselling Sand in My Bra women’s travel anthology series. My story “Why Earplugs Are Mandatory” describes a slight honeymoon mishap. Reader advisory: some material in my story may be hard for cockroach-haters to stomach. Consider carefully before reading while dining.
Liz: what great stuff you have here? haven’t looked at it all yet, but I was wondering if you’ve looked into myofascial release and unwinding? I’ve gotten to the point where I can spontaneously unwind, and it helps A LOT!
Hi Laura,
Thanks for reading! I get myofascial release work done when I can afford it, which is not at all often these days. But when I do get it, it’s quite helpful. I’m also a big fan of the Esalen massage style.
What is unwinding, and how do I get some/learn to do it? I’m always looking for a new way to minimize pain!
Hope you’re having a pain-free day,
Liz