Known primarily for its long winters and creating a wide range of North America’s tastiest cheeses, Milwaukee is a unique place to spend a night while on a layover. As part of America’s ‘flyover zone’, Milwaukee and other Midwestern cities don’t often see enough appreciation from travelers. From the weird to the purely American, keep reading for key insights on making your night in Milwaukee count. Standard Fare For those looking to … [Read more...]
Cachaça trip Day 10: Morretes
I repeated my morning walk around town, came back and ate breakfast, and headed out to Porto Morretes, traversing the same dangerous road that I had the previous day. This time, however, I had an appointment. When I got to the gates and pressed the buzzer, I was let in to the very private facility. The winding dirt driveway led to a modern, large facility, where workers scurried about from place to place. I was met at the main office by Bruna … [Read more...]
Top 10 Historic & Culinary Delights in New York’s Dutchess County
Planning a weekend trip to any destination can feel overwhelming especially when must-see historic and culinary attractions combined with ample time for relaxation are on the agenda. If you're visiting Dutchess County in New York's Mid Hudson River Valley, look no further than this Top 10 List which includes a locally run bed and breakfast to spend your evenings. Monte’s Local Kitchen & Tap Room With roots in the restaurant business … [Read more...]
After Kilimanjaro by Gayle Woodson
For Sarah, a young surgical resident - the decision to go to Tanzania for a year becomes a life changer - both professionally and personally. Working in a small and remote village she discovers, that despite being against the law, a still high rate of female genital mutilation occurring around the country. And learning about the high rate of maternal mortality - she decides to fight both and begins an experimental program providing training to … [Read more...]
Believe it or Not, Lake Havasu City has Some Cool & Unusual Attractions
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Arizona (June 2020) - Lake Havasu City has been in the news recently as throngs of quarantine-frustrated boaters flocked to its shores and Arizona starts opening up for business. Beyond the crowded launch ramps, visitors can discover a fascinating mix of cool, unusual and practically unknown attractions where social distancing is never a problem. "In the first half of the 20th Century, one of the most famous … [Read more...]
Top Spots To Travel If You’re 18
As the winter months finally began to fade and things start to heat out for the summer, it’s natural everyone will want to take time to go on a vacation. People, want to have the opportunity to get out of their house and travel around the United States. Continue reading below to figure out a couple of the best places for you to visit right now. Orlando Florida Florida is a state that has been relatively open throughout 2020. Now, at this … [Read more...]
Living the Independent Lifestyle, Freelance Writing
When I started my travel site in 1996, there were very few independent online travel focused websites. Like many others (especially those beginning blogs), my site began as a personal journal - a place to compile notes from various trips with tips and tricks to help other travels avoid mistakes that I made on my own travels. Over the years I've retained this focus - but the site has also morphed into more of a travel community with writers … [Read more...]
Top 11 Ways Joi de Vivre Abounds in Southern Quebec
In a rough equidistance between Montréal and Quebec City as well as sharing a multistate northern U.S. border spanning New York State to Maine, Canada's Southern Quebec is renowned for unique gourmet experiences, distinctive lodging, and unspoiled natural beauty. Here are 11 can't-miss road trip worthy attractions to add to your GPS next time you head over the border: La Sucrerie de la Montagne Open year-round and designated an official … [Read more...]
The Trip to the Desert
After visiting the original Ballarat in Australia about 90 minutes outside of Melbourne earlier this year, I got the urge to visit it's tiny relative in the Mojave Desert, California. I drove across what looked like a salt plane - some rare recent rain had muddied the road and left my windshield covered in white droplets. I pulled into the old town, originally founded in 1897, it's boom was a few short years before the nearby mine shut down in … [Read more...]
The Neon Museum to Reopen May 22, Offer $10 Love Our Vegas Locals’ Rate
The Neon Museum Launches Ticket Sales for Memorial Day Weekend Nevada Locals to Receive "Love Our Vegas (LOV)" $10 Museum Admission for Limited Time LAS VEGAS (April 2020) –The Neon Museum announces tickets are now available for purchase on its website for visits starting May 22. In addition, the museum will debut three new versions of its nighttime projection-mapping spectacle, "Brilliant!" and offer all Nevada residents special "Love Our … [Read more...]
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