Happy Halloween from Salem, Massachusetts

Yes, that’s right. It’s that time of year again, and this year’s featured spooky spot is Salem, Massachusetts. What better way to celebrate the darkest day of the year than to walk in the footsteps of witchery and torture! Obviously, by now we know that the real atrocities were done by the witch hunters and [...]

Political Orientation Month – Political sites in the U.S.

It’s an exciting time in our nation with the upcoming presidential elections. I’ve heard this election called the most crucial ever—but don’t they say that every year? But with the crashing economy, Wall Street, the war in Iraq, gas and oil prices, Iran, terrorism, and increased healthcare problems, it really does become clear that CHANGE [...]

Best City Skylines and Architectural Museums

I guess it should come as no surprise that the biggest cities have the best skylines. Generally speaking, the bigger the city, the bigger the downtown area, the bigger the business and industrial sector, the taller the buildings and the greater the view. Each of these cities has a rich historical architectural history—check them out, [...]

Museums in San Francisco

San Francisco is one of my most favorite cities in the world, culturally, historically, and geographically. And while the outdoor options in San Francisco are many and, in my opinion, the best options, because of frequent rain, it’s good to know where you can quickly duck inside for a few hours of dry before going [...]

Dread going back to school? Try going back to an old Schoolhouse turned B&B!

This is a new concept that I just came across on USA Today – the schoolhouse transformed to a Bed & Breakfast. Cute, right? Apparently, they’ve sprung up all over the country and provide quaint and comfortable accommodations for couples and families. So for now, forget Reading, Writing, and ‘Rithmetic, and start thinking Relaxation, Romance, [...]

New York City Fall Foliage on a Tank of Gas

For this weekend, its a bit early to any New York Fall Foliage. Even Peak Fall Foliage in the Adirondacks doesn’t happen till later in the month. You would enjoy the Fall Colors in Colorado or even New Mexico Fall Colors if you could get out there in time. Our advice – wait a [...]

Where NOT to go… 10 Most Hurricane Vulnerable Areas

If anyone is going to endorse and encourage travel, it’s us. But as you know, safety always comes first, and sometimes, the advice would just have to be, “Maybe now’s not the best time to walk into a danger zone.” We’d also be the last ones to tell you to NEVER visit these amazing places—but [...]