One thing I've learned in all my travels is that if I have a chance to hang out with locals, it changes the entire travel experience. I have no desire to go to a new city and stay at the Sheraton, visit an overpriced famous restaurant and miss where the locals go. Likewise, when I have visitors come to Los Angeles, I know when and where to take them to give them the authentic So. Cal. experience. Suffice to say we won't be going to Universal City, not if you want to keep it real.

Sigur Ros, Godfather, Power of Now.