Discover Christmas in Tampa Bay exploring its rich history at the History Center and Ybor City, explore circus heritage, and visiting a big cat rescue.
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How to Maximize Your Newport Tour Experience
I’ll always remember one of my first solo trips was to Boston. It was pretty close to home and a great way to see if I could handle traveling alone. Everyone travels for a reason, and I’m a history buff, especially American history. So, what better way to dive into a city and its past…
Go Beneath the Breakers Newport Mansion
Experience the magnificence of the Breakers Newport mansion and delve into its intriguing underground tunnels
Travel Back to the Gilded Age at the Marble House
I find mansions to be incredibly fascinating. While Europe has legendary castles, America is adorned with mansions that have stood the test of time. Not all mansions are constructed in the same manner; they are tailored to the preferences of their individual owners. It could be the Hermitage in Nashville, or the Vanderbilt Mansion in…
An American Castle: Gillette Castle State Park
When I think of castles, I generally think of the numerous castles that are still standing, and some in ruins, in places like France, Scotland and Spain. These glorious structures date back to medieval times and were primarily built for defense, serving as fortified residences for nobility but also as a means to exert control…
Taking Boston’s “Politically Incorrect” Walking Food Tour
For my entire life, I have lived in the New England region of the Northeastern United States, and most of these cities feature “little” enclaves of immigrant populations. I grew up in Central Connecticut where Polish and Puerto Ricans have settled quite nicely. Portuguese immigrants have settled for several generations along the Massachusetts coastline and…
Happy Days In Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Enjoy Milwaukee through a mansion tour of the city’s notable industrialists, a historic brewery, and a quirky museum filled with thousands of bobbleheads.
Exploring the Citi Field Ballpark Tour Experience
As a long suffering New York Mets fan, I have attended over 20 games at Citi Field since it opened its doors in 2009. I have seen it all, wins, losses and everything in between from the cheap seats to the club seats. However, I had never done a ballpark tour and I always wanted…
Shanksville’s Memorial: An Unlikely 9/11 Landmark
The Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA stands as a dignified and respectful tribute, honoring the bravery of the flight that fought back.
The Arizona Experience: Sedona and the Drive-Thru Safari
Arizona is a fascinating state full of stark contrasts, with Phoenix serving as both the state capital and its largest city. You’ll experience scorching summers and mild winters. You’ll find palm trees, a variety of cacti, and beautiful wildflowers. The southern part of the state is no exception, as cities like Tucson and Yuma have…