24 Hours in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana, is one of the world’s most unique cities. That honor comes thanks to its French predominance, its meld of…
13 Things to do in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts, is most (in)famous for the witch hysteria that began in 1692. And that’s a shame, because Salem was a major…
Where to Stay in Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the greatest cities in the world for history lovers. The so-called Hub of the Universe is nearly…
A Day in Frank Sinatra’s Hoboken, New Jersey — walking amid the landmarks that shaped a legend
The story of Frank Sinatra is a story of the 20th-century American dream. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here….
10 Most Fun States in America
The personal-finance site WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states by 26 fun factors, ranging from casinos per capita to time of last…
10 Best U.S. Cities for a Staycation
Are the travel challenges of sold-out summer leading you to consider a staycation at home? I’m with you. After the multiple miseries…
How to Status Match with the Best Hotel Rewards Programs
The personal-finance site WalletHub recently ranked 10 popular hotel rewards programs on 21 factors, ranging from point values to black-out dates. Rewards…
African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City
The first known African slaves arrived circa 1626 in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, in the area now called Lower Manhattan. …
National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City
“Il fait froid,” the young father said. Oui,” I reflexively replied. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. It was…
Post-Lockdown Travel Tips
Travel tips for the “new normal”: Book as soon as possible. Travel early in the day. Keep alert to flight/train schedule changes….
Washington, D.C., LDS Temple
For the first time in nearly 50 years, the Washington, D.C., Latter-Day Saints Temple in Kensington, Maryland, is holding an Open House…
Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina
“To Frank and desert nights, Ava” So reads the inscription on the gold watch given by his second wife Ava Gardner to…