Browsing Tag: museums
For years all The Frugal Diva heard was how expensive it was to visit Japan. It wasn’t even an option. Coffee was $12 and rooms were over $400. Indeed this is true if you stay at all four star hotels and buy your coffee at their cafe. However if you travel like a middle class Japanese person this country is very reasonable. Start with hotels such as the Hokke or APA chain and book in advance, way in advance since this is a busy town. The rooms are the size of postage stamps by American standards however they…
The Frugal Diva loves culture and she loves the word free. By combining these two concepts, the divas of the world can soak up culture without getting soaked. Most museums have a free day. It may be once a week, once a month, a late night but they believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy great works of art, science exhibits, and natural history. Check the local museum websites for venues in your area. The free day can usually be found under visitor’s information. In Los Angeles, the California Science Center is free every day for…
Who knew how many things you could get for free if you were a kid? You had them now you have to feed them. Here are some places that give you free meals (please check with local stores as there are sometimes exceptions). Quiznos give you one free Kidz meal with any adult entree. Children under 12 only so don’t bring your adult off spring and expect to get them a freebie. Chevys kids eat free on Tuesdays. Islands kids eat free on Wednesdays. Not free but great prices and fresh fare at Souplantations and Sweet Tomatoes –…
The Frugal Diva loves LA. There are so many things to do and so many of them are free. This site has turned me on to areas that let you take a day vacation in the city. Want to know all the museum free days, just click here ExperienceLA . Want to wander through some interesting neighborhoods, just click on their adventures page. You’ll be eating at the Thai Town food court, roaming through the Broadway Corridor, and strolling the Ports of Call village in San Pedro. This site is so useful when you have guests who have been…
Another place to take out of town guests, The Annenberg Space for Photography is a great destination for those interested in the art of the photo. They have set up an intimate space at 2000 Avenue of the Stars in Century City. With a design inspired by the photo lens, the space allows viewing each photo without crowding. This is a very user friendly space with areas for watching videos related to the exhibit and reading photography books. And this resource is free. How much better could this be? You can also park at the Century City shopping mall for…
Los Angeles’ Downtown is back! The second Thursday of every month there is a self guided tour of the galleries and you can even get there by public transportation. Enjoy sipping cheap wine and strolling through the venues with many open until nine at night. You can museum hop to the Japanese American National Museum at 369 East First Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 (213) 625.0414. They are free on Thursday evenings from five to eight PM. Afterwards enjoy one of the many great casual places in the Little Tokyo Historic District. Not only is the food great…