On Saturday I visited the AMNH with my nephew, his wife and daughter. Brianna is in fifth grade and is studying the Aztec and Incas so she asked if we could go look at those exhibits. The museum is enormous and even though I visit it regularly, I hadn’t been to the hall of Mexican […]
Finding an excellent place to travel too can be challenging, especially when we look at the prices of flights, accommodations, and food. For many people that enjoy traveling, there cannot be a better way to enjoy travel than visiting some of the cheapest countries in the world. These countries will be easy on your wallet […]
When it comes to travelling on a budget, few things are as cost-effective as pitching a tent or setting up camp in the wilderness of your favourite national or provincial park. The campsites at these parks are among the least expensive options available, and many adventurous travellers spend summer after summer hiking, fishing, and enjoying […]
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There are many things that Italians are passionate about – football, wine, and food. It is more than just sustenance or getting the right vitamins and minerals. Food is a way of life. Have you ever been to a traditional Italian meal with an Italian family? It is organized chaos, complete with lots of tasty […]
The first Monday of August is a holiday for people in many parts of Canada. It is a statutory holiday in some provinces and territories but in others, it has another legal status. It is often called the August Holiday, Civic Holiday, or Provincial Day. Whatever you call it this is a time when many […]
By the time I was nearing age fifty I’d traveled extensively around the globe—visiting every continent except Antarctica and all fifty states. However, I’d mostly been to large U.S. cities and a few national parks. It was time to see more of my own country. So, in 2001, to celebrate my 50th birthday, I took […]
The abundance of off the beaten path but fascinating American towns is nearly endless. The more I explore, the greater my admiration for people who have transformed their hometowns into fun, beautiful places. What sets a town apart from the ordinary? Sometimes they have unique traditions, eccentric festivals, one-of-a-kind landmarks, or being home to museums […]
Columbus, Indiana is actually a city of 47,000. Not a town, but considering its small size, a mecca for world-renowned architecture. The American Institute of Architects ranked it sixth in the nation for architectural innovation and design – right behind Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. There are more than ninety buildings […]
I love the southwest for the scenery; the desert, cacti, vast expanses and endless sky are magnificent. But between the open spaces are slews of interesting towns. Here are just a few of my favorite towns in the southwest. Jerome, Arizona is just a few miles away from the far better-known Sedona. At one point […]
