Daniel Seddiqui is an American traveler, author, and cultural explorer best known for “50 Jobs in 50 States,” the ambitious project he created for himself by working a different job in every state across the country.  He later chronicled his epic cultural quest in a book and founded Living the Map to promote deeper cultural understanding. Over the years, he has traveled the entire USA more than 20 times, making him one of the few individuals who have explored the nation more widely than almost anyone else. Q. You went through a series […]

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Jake Needham is an American-born novelist and former screenwriter who has lived in Asia—mainly Thailand and Singapore—since the early 1980s. He has published 18 books and has been nominated for the Barry Award three times. His seventh book in the Inspector Tay series — Who the Hell Is Harry Black? — won the Barry Award for Best Paperback Mystery of 2024. Q. You are originally from Houston, Texas, but you have been living in Asia since the 80s. That is a long time in Asia. Tell us what first drew you […]

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We landed in Albuquerque (one of the more difficult to spell U.S. cities), New Mexico. The last time I was here was by car and the entire city was a ghost town; I recall it was difficult to find any open restaurants and we ended up eating from a fast-food cart parked across from the downtown Rail Runner Train Station. This time we rented a car and immediately headed up to Santa Fe. We stopped at St. John’s College, loaded up on fresh ripe apricots from a tree on campus […]

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Situated in the middle of San Antonio and Austin, New Braunfels is a hidden gem of a city. Each year, given its attractions (and proximity to those major cities), it attracts an increasing number of tourists and residents. I have visited New Braunfels many times over the last 15 years, so I’ve had the opportunity to see its rapid growth from a small town into one of the best cities to visit in Texas. Its roots trace back to 1845 when German settlers founded it, and a significant part of […]

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Photos by Greg Noire. Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) has set Tuesday, June 27, 2023, as the date that the long-awaited museum will open to the public. The opening festivities will feature a number of community events in the days leading up to the launch, including an opening ceremony on June 24. “We’re excited to open IAAM’s doors and showcase the incredible breadth of African American history,” said Dr. Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Museum. “IAAM strives not only to provide […]

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Growing up, Gretchen Upshaw had a fascination with the paranormal. In 2014, she took a ghost tour on her trip to New Orleans and realized that being a ghost tour guide was her next course in life. When she went back home to Austin, she announced to her friends that she was going to leave her job as an Executive Director for a culinary school, move to New Orleans, and become a ghost tour guide, which she did about 6 months later. Two months into her stint as a tour […]

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Meet Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA (HI USA) – The largest hostel network in the United States. HI USA was founded in 1934 and is a non-profit organization that offers hostel accommodations, activities and programs promoting inclusivity and diversity. Russ joins the interview to talk about how HI-USA is more than just an ordinary hostel that provides guests a bed to sleep in for the night. Q. Tell us about your journey into hosteling business. Growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, my early interest was all about football, […]

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MISSOULA, Mont. – Adventure Cycling Association is broadening its offerings and making them more accessible to all, releasing 12 new Short Routes from major metro areas across the United States. Known for its epic long-distance routes like the TransAmerica Trail and Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, the organization produced its Short Routes for those new to bike travel or those with less time. And the Short Routes are available for free in digital formats that can be loaded onto smartphones and GPS devices, or printed as paper maps and cue […]

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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO – It was announced during a press conference that the Lake of the Ozarks will make a second attempt at breaking the current record for the largest official boat parade in the world on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The current record, according to Guinness World Records, stands at 1,180 vessels and was set in Terengganu, Malaysia in September 2014. Over the years, there have been many attempts to break the record by different cities, including last year’s attempt at the Lake of the Ozarks, but […]

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MIAMI (May 5, 2022) – In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2 – 6, 2022) and the countless devoted educators across North America, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the relaunch of its award-winning Norwegian’s Giving Joy™ recognition program, which provides educators with free cruises and a chance to win up to $25,000 for their schools. The annual program designed to highlight the connection between travel and education and to recognize teachers for their unwavering dedication to inspiring students every day, has awarded […]

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Events The Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns April 3 – 10, 2022 with over 90 participating restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County. Participating restaurants will offer three-course dinner menus for $20, $30, $40, $50 or $60 per person and/or two-course lunch menus for $10, $15, $20 or $25 per person. The participating restaurants span across the county from the South Bay to the borders of Oceanside and Fallbrook. Tickets are not necessary, but reservations are recommended. The Without Walls (WOW) Festival by the La Jolla Playhouse […]

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Whether you are a local or a tourist, Dallas, Texas has something for you to try! Located in the northeast part of the state, Dallas is home to the Cowboys, the oil and cotton industry, and its food. Dallas is a family-friendly city with something for everyone of all ages. Regardless if you’ve lived here your entire life, or you’re visiting for a day, the following are just some of the things you can do while visiting the Big D! Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens If you’re looking to spend a day with the […]

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ENCHANTED ROCK Climbing a geologic marvel in the heart of Texas Hill Country “Will we be able to climb up to the top? It seems rocky and difficult. Will we be able to make it? Can we just go up to that half way point and go back down?” came the questions from my 8 yr old son staring at the rock in front of us. “Sure buddy. Let’s see what we can do and how far we can go. If we feel up for it, let’s keep doing it”, […]

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Becker Vineyards It all began when the Becker family began searching for a log cabin to renovate for their Texas Hill Country get away from their main residence in San Antonio. Inspired by travels abroad where they developed a passion for wines, the Beckers felt that central Texas was ripe for supporting more top quality vineyards. They purchased a cabin in 1990 on 46 acres of raw land and quickly discovered that native mustang grapes left over from German settlers grew abundantly in the fallow fields of deep sand and Precambrian […]

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Not to be mistaken for the original Ballarat in Australia (which is still a thriving city and a popular tourist destination), this Ballarat was named after the Australian town by an Australian miner. Originally founded in 1897, it provided services and accommodation for miners working several mines in the nearby vicinity. Its peak population was around 500 – like other remote gold mining towns, once the gold began to play out, the population dropped dramatically. The boom years were short – lasting from 1897 until about 1906 when the town […]

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