Rain, rain, go away… especially during my vacation! While that’s a common lament, it’s important to understand that, into each getaway, a little rain might fall. And when you visit certain cities, you’re more likely to encounter inclement weather. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make hay while the sun isn’t shining. Here are some […]
This one’s for the animal lovers: A menagerie of top zoos from around the U.S. and Canada. These are our favorite furry and ferocious places to visit, in alphabetical order.
Today, people tend to associate the word “museum” with a stodgy assortment of paintings, sculpture, dinosaurs or historic artifacts. However, strictly speaking, a museum is defined as “a building or place where works of art, scientific specimens or other objects of permanent value are kept and displayed.” And in playing upon on the idea of […]
It has often been said that “getting there is half the fun.” While that old adage may be true, it does leave out a key distinction: The journey doesn’t necessarily stop once you arrive. If you’re a fan of road trips and hitting the highway, then your destination is just another starting point — for […]
By definition, a “college town” is a community that is dominated by its university population. The university may be large, or there may be several smaller institutions clustered within its confines, but the key element is how the schools impact the area’s economic and social life. One way in which colleges and universities can affect interest […]
Since it’s my birthday as I’m writing this, I wanted to offer a few suggestions for creating an extra-special birthday adventure for yourself or a loved one – taking the basic travel premise and adding something memorable and remarkable for once you reach your destination.
