The big apple, one of the great cities in North America, or any other continent in the world. Everyone knows why New York is so great whether one focuses on the culture, the historical monuments, the giant skyscrapers, or the endless supply of any ethnic food restaurant one could possibly imagine. New York is the mecca of modern cities. But the one thing people aren't quite … [Read more...] about The Big Apple: Origins, Myths, Derek Jeter, Oh My!
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Dead Broke? Try a Budget Vacation in Madison
So you've got a tight budget this year but still want to vacation. It's tough trying to sell your family on another front porch vacation this year. Before you try to sell them on it, tally up just how cheap a vacation to Madison, Wisconsin can be. Your family will love this lakeside city in America's heartland. Free Things to … [Read more...] about Dead Broke? Try a Budget Vacation in Madison
Medellin: But with Decent Beer, American Football, and the Best Buy Theater
I'll never rid of my adopted Colombian heritage. Never. I am currently working in Philadelphia with an awesome American, Josh, who I lived with in Medellin . I made plans for us to make the one and a half hour bus journey from Philadelphia to New York City to watch the Puerto Rican group, Calle 13, in concert. Another Australian roommate of ours … [Read more...] about Medellin: But with Decent Beer, American Football, and the Best Buy Theater
More Than a Mouse: Los Angeles’s Varied Theme Parks
Everyone loves visiting Disneyland; it’s an iconic amusement park. However,if you’re traveling to Los Angeles, especially as a family, there are many more theme park options for you to enjoy. Why not frame your holiday upon visiting several of the area’s fun, quality parks? To have the most time in the parks, rather than enjoying traffic on Los Angeles’s famous highways, it’s … [Read more...] about More Than a Mouse: Los Angeles’s Varied Theme Parks
The Ultimate Caribbean Vacation
We love our luxury Caribbean vacations . Maybe we plan and save for them for long lengths of time. The real question is: why the Caribbean? What is it that keeps drawing us there compared to other areas of the world? 1) Beaches This is the biggie. The Caribbean is where you get all the nice white sand beaches. It’s hard to find in the … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Caribbean Vacation