The United States offers a plethora of diverse cities perfect for a weekend getaway, each with unique charm and attractions. In this guide, we’ve outlined our four favorites and the reasons they top our list.…
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United States “Must Go” Destinations: The Kentucky Derby
As a seasoned journalist immersed in the thrilling world of horse racing, I’ve traversed the globe in pursuit of the sport’s most prestigious events. Among them, one stands as a beacon of luxury, tradition, and…
Weekend Getaways in the United States
After a long work week, sometimes you just need to get away. Planning a weekend trip on a whim can be stressful if you don’t have a destination in mind since time is limited and…
Do I need to apply for an ESTA Visa?
The United States of America has a Visa Waiver Program which opens the doors for citizens from certain countries with ties to the United States. Through the Visa Waiver Program they are able to travel…
Travel Scams to Look Out For in 15 Countries Around The World!
Every year, millions of eager travelers jet around the world to top tourism hotspots, with the vast majority having an excellent time. Their collective experiences change them for the better, validating the risk of venturing…
Black Miami – The History You Never Learned
When people talk about Miami, you often only hear a few things – vacation, partying, sun, Latin culture, etc. While Miami is most definitely all of the aforementioned things, it wasn’t just dropped out of…
Haunted Niagara!
Stories of hauntings have likely been around as long as people have been able to tell the stories. In every part of the world you can find land, homes and buildings that carry with them…
The 5 Tallest Water Slides In The World!
When the heat of summer hits in 2014, those in search of some relief from the punishing rays of the sun will flock in droves to water parks all across the globe. Some will be…
The Great Lakes of North America!
As a North American, I often look at maps of the US and Canada (ok Mexico too). Ever since elementary school, maps of North America have been displayed prominently in my classrooms, rest stops, etc., so I…
The History of Caravanning
Ever since people have been traveling in four wheeled vehicles, they have been crashing in them, and not just in accidents. While my “caravanning” experience is limited to sleeping in the passenger seat of my…
The 10 Longest Zip Lines in the World!
One thing I’m trying to do more of this year is experience a little more adventure travel. Sight seeing is cool for a while and museums are good for rainy days, but I miss a…
The History of my Travels
Growing up, I had the gift of having parents that saw the importance and merit of traveling. Granted, many of our family vacays were much needed respite for them from their high-paced and high-stress jobs,…
I’m The Joel Osteen of Social Media…Minus the Religion and With Worse Teeth
This past week, I had the pleasure of presenting at NOSSCR’s annual conference on the topic of internet marketing and social media (see me speaking in the video clip below). If you don’t know what…
Photo(s) of the Week: Being Hipster at the MoMa in NYC
I was recently up in NYC again visiting some friends and decided to head to the MoMa one rainy afternoon instead of a bar. What we didn’t realize was that everyone else in the city…
Why Should You Consider San Diego for a Vacation?
The West Coast of the US is one of the nicest places to lose yourself on a holiday, whether it’s been planned for months or you’re booking a quick-and-easy last minute excursion. When travelling to…
Photo(s) of the week – Wrath of God Weather in Miami
Yesterday started out like a seemingly normal March Saturday in South Beach – piercingly blue skies, a warm but comfortable temperature, and plenty of zombies lurching from their hotels on Collins Avenue to the beach…
Photo of the Week – Mauna Kea Observatories
This picture is from the summit of Mauna Kea on the big island of Hawaii. Mauna Kea is a volcano, and if measured from its oceanic base, is significantly taller than Mt. Everest! The summit…