Miami is a city where everyone goes to play. Famous for cruises, South Beach, Cuban food, beautiful people, and wild clubs and parties, Miami is a wild and eclectic city. To be honest, I don’t love Miami. I just don’t like the vibe. Sure, there’s good qualities to it. It’s a go-go-go city that can […]
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Boston Travel Guide
Boston is a historic city, home to old centuries-old colonial buildings and a strong link to the country’s founding (the Boston Tea Party happened here in 1773 and the first battles of the Revolutionary War were fought near here shortly thereafter). Bostonians are very proud of their city and show their pride any chance they […]
The 28 Best Books I Read in 2021
Posted: 5/18/22 | May 18th, 2022 This year was a phenomenal reading year (one positive outcome of being stuck at home because of COVID). I managed to read a lot of books on a variety of subjects. Not all of them were winners but most were. As we wrap up the year (and start buying […]
Seattle Travel Guide
Famous for its addiction to caffeine (Starbucks was founded in this city and there’s an endless number of cafes here), Seattle is home to countless musicians (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Jimi Hendrix to name three), a huge tech hub, there’s a robust music and art scene, lots of great bars, a lot of history, and […]
Los Angeles Travel Guide
Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States and the largest city in California. It is a sprawling metropolis full of movie stars, aspiring actors, musicians, surfers, and lots and lots of traffic. Los Angeles takes some getting used to. It’s a love/hate city for most people. When I first visited Los Angeles, […]
Why Your Airplane Ticket is So Expensive
Flight prices are on the rise, affecting the travel plans of everyone who dreams of traveling the world. Wondering why they are on the rise and what you can do to avoid paying those exorbitant prices? I chat with airline reporter Scott Mayerowitz to discuss the options.
Eating the World’s Hottest Pepper
Updated: 04/01/2018 | April 1st, 2018 A few weeks ago, I was in Austin, Texas, for the SXSW music festival. Since I was in town for over 10 days, I wanted to get away from the festival and explore Austin. I asked some of my local friends to give me a list of their Austin. […]
How to Spend 4 Days in Nashville
Posted: 7/9/23 | July 9th, 2023 Home to the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the famed “the Honky Tonk Highway” of downtown bars, Nashville is the center of country music (and, these days, weekend bachelor and bachelorette parties that take over the city). I’ve visited Nashville a handful of times. […]
Hawaii Travel Guide
Hawai’i is a post-card-perfect group of islands located 2,500 miles off the west coast of mainland USA. It’s a popular getaway for surfers, honeymooners, hikers, and anyone looking to slow down and enjoy the slower pace of island life. The beauty of Hawai’i lies in the land (or Aina), people, and indigenous culture. As a […]
How to Visit Napa Valley on a Budget
Last Updated: 2/27/23 | February 27th, 2023 With its verdant hills, acres of vineyards, and temperate climate, Napa Valley in California is one of the world’s premier wine-producing regions. Located just over an hour from San Francisco, every year over 3 million people flock to this region to bike, hike, swim in a veritable pool […]
The Cathedral of Junk in Austin, Texas
Last Updated: 2/4/22 | February 4th, 2022 Paris has Notre Dame. London has Westminster Abbey. Moscow has St. Basil’s. And Austin? We have the Cathedral of Junk! Started in 1988 by Vince Hannemann, the Cathedral of Junk is an ever-evolving passion project involving over 60 tons of junk. Old bikes, appliances, hubcaps, TVs — you […]
The 12 Best Things to Do in Natchez, Mississippi
Last Updated: 2/21/24 | February 21st, 2024 As the Southern cotton economy expanded on the back of slave labor in the early 1800s, towns emerged to transport the cotton on the Mississippi River. New Orleans, Memphis, Vicksburg, and Natchez are the four most famous of these towns. Located high on the bluffs of the Mississippi […]