(Before his Presidency, Obama was an original member of Color Me Badd. Fact. photo credit: Surian Soosay) Beyond sugarcane and pineapples, Hawaii boasts another well-known export: Barack Obama. “You can’t really understand Barack until you understand Hawaii,” said his wife, Michelle. If you’re looking to get more insight into the President, here are a few [...]
Trader Joe’s “Two Buck Chuck” Charles Shaw not doing it anymore for your refined palate? If dry rieslings and aromatic gewürztraminers rev your engine, you’ll love the Alsace Wine Route. It’s a journey in northeastern France that takes visitors on a 105-mile drive, from the rolling vineyards of Thann to the ancient town of Marlenheim. [...]
Looking for something cool to cross off the bucket list? Follow in the footsteps of James Bond in the 1964 film “Goldfinger” by driving your Aston Martin recklessly along the Furka Pass, a 7,992-foot-high mountain pass known for its sweeping panoramic views. Linking the sleepy resort town of Andermatt with the village of Gletsch in [...]
Toss your history books, ’cause the best way to learn about America’s 16th president is through the eyes of the man who assassinated him. The Original John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Tour takes you from Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., where Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865, to Garrett’s Farm near Port Royal, Va., [...]
(I'm just gonna throw it out there and say that this is the best freak'n sandwich in the world. Marry me Muffeletta, a New Orleans specialty.) For those whose travel plans are ruled by their tastebuds, they will be delighted to know that some of the best bites in the country can be found in [...]
Yes the traffic in LA is terrible and you have to drive everywhere. Blah blah. LA has plenty of haters and as many stereotypes as it has neighborhoods, but dig a little deeper to find an exceptionally cool city that constantly challenges the investigative traveler. In the past decade, Downtown LA has experienced a sort [...]
Isla de las Muñecas, Mexico City: (photo credit: Troels Myrup) Located in the canals south of Mexico City, the Isla de las Muñecas (Island of Dolls) is certainly one of the world’s weirdest tourist attractions. Picture thousands of dismembered, decaying and decapitated dolls strung up from trees, their lifeless eyes staring blankly. Ahhh! The story [...]
Thinking about training for a marathon? Why not begin your training with something a little unusual? Run For Your Lives is part 5K race, part obstacle course, part capture the flag and part brain-sucking zombie infestation. To survive this post-apocalyptic adventure – held monthly in cities across the U.S. – you will need to crawl [...]
Me, blabbing and gesticulating, about travel and road trip tips for this summer’s asphalt adventure. Thinking about taking a road trip this summer? Well before you hit the open road, here are a few fuel saving tips and tricks to keep in mind. […]
Heading to Montreal – the poutine capital of the world – and wondering where to find the best? Well, for french fries smothered in cheese curds and gravy, there is no better place to binge eat than at La Banquise. Located in the Plateau area of hipster Montreal, expect to find a long-line up outside [...]
