Posts Tagged‘USA’

Almost every American I know (who eats meat that is) loves bacon, included this one. So when I saw this bacon quiz, I thought I’d share it see how well everyone else knows bacon (I…

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…

Niagara Falls at night time

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…

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…

mansion in South Africa

When it comes to searching for amazing holiday home locations, there are certain places in the world where only the wealthiest investors can afford to buy property. Take a look at this rundown of some…

coastline of California

America was made for cruising. With thousands of miles of quality roads to explore, the USA is an auto enthusiast’s dream (well maybe no speed limit on the autobahn rivals it). This massive country spans…

Alien highway

Wanna rub elbows with extraterrestrials? Then maybe take a “UFO themed vacation” by visiting a few hotspots around the world where mysterious sightings are frequent! E.T., Chewbacca and the artist formally known as Prince, oh…

giant cross in texas

Route 66 is one of the world’s most famous road trips, but that doesn’t mean driving is the only important part of the adventure. I think the places you choose to stop at are every…

Great Lakes Map

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…

Beaches in England

When people travel to England, it’s usually synonymous with one destination, London Town. Why? Same reason people go to NYC; it’s a travel hub, has more to do and experience than one human being can tackle…

from http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/04/qa-with-matt-getze-wheelchair-adventurer/

Everyone should be able to explore what the world has to offer Should living with a disability, impairment or chronic illness prevent you from going on vacation? Should it stop you from hitting the backpacker…

Astronaut Space Suit at Johnson Space Center in Houston

It’s no surprise that millions of people visit the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas every year. It’s considered the number one family attraction in Houston and it’s not just for science geeks. Touring…

Well my “job” once again has brought me to a random-ass American city. Yea Greenville, South Carolina might be more off the beaten path, but Saint Louis ain’t somewhere many people are going to in…

Travel Contests

I like Tom Tom, and apparently, so do others as I found out back in Philly last week when somebody broke into my friend’s car and took hers (I guess it’s the season of “giving? anyways…

Money road sign

Consumers in need of money transfer services (often the frequent traveler!) don’t always shop around for the best rates. This phenomenon is prevalent worldwide, but notable in two world superpowers – the UK and the…

Buildings in Pioneer Squre

So after my two months in Asia, I had to spend two days traveling to get all the way across the world back to Miami where I spent three days gathering some clothes, Couchsurfing my own couch…