There's never a wrong time to pack your bags, get out of town, and see the sights! Needing a little bit of R & R is the perfect excuse to take a break and forget about stress for a full 24 hours (or maybe...

Los Angeles is a vibrant metropolis teeming with fun things to do and vast, diverse neighborhoods in which to do it. But unlike New York, with its great transit system, LA is difficult to get around -...

Boston is a city of true Americana; it’s here, after all, where most of American history began and evolved! As such, you’d think it’s a straightforward kind of Middle Atlantic city that has developed...

When people get ready to go on vacation, often travelers have one particular destination in mind. Occasionally, however, you’ll wind up with an opportunity to tack a side trip onto your vacation. Side trips...

There are few places to visit in America where you can experience culture and heritage quite like the Carolinas. Both North and South Carolina are some of the most vibrant and diverse destinations in the...

Anyone truly interested in delving into the rich history of the world or reveling in its wide array of cultures has to take at least one trip to Europe. However, first-time European travelers may find...

This post was last updated June 1, 2023. There are many different ways to learn about African American history and culture. But no matter the approach, it should help folks to gain a greater appreciation...

Europe is glorious in February — relatively empty cities, architecture that pops against the stark weather, and low prices for hotels — and it’s pretty romantic, too. So, it's pretty understandable if...

There are few travel periods more popular than spring break. It’s not only the time of year when college students infamously flock to warm weather destinations, but when travelers not bound by campus life...

An average of three to four feet of snow blankets Chicago every year, so the people of the Windy City have mastered how to have fun with winter weather. Whether you like the brisk outdoors or the toasty...

There’s nothing quite like the arrival of winter. As the weather becomes cold and the days get shorter with darkened skies — in the Northern hemisphere at least — it can be easy to feel a bit melancholy...

This post was last updated on August 7, 2023 Witnessing the world's greatest artistic treasures in person is a voyage into the very center of what it means to be human. From the enigmatic smile...

This post was last updated on September 7, 2023.  Tired of the usual trick-or-treating with your kids, knocking every neighbor's door to get the same stale candy every year? Then why not booking a fun --...

Few American traditions are as iconic as Halloween. Spooky pumpkins, quirky costumes, and jolly legions of trick-or-treaters take the streets every year in a charming display of monsters, candies, and...