Portland’s International Rose Test Garden
I heard test garden and I immediately thought test kitchen, as in America’s Test Kitchen. But turns out Portland’s International…
Fun & Weird
A Gloriously Lazy Day In Seattle
I decided to take a day off to enjoy time in the perfect sunshine when I was in Seattle earlier…
MSP Layover Idea: Fresh Tacos at Minnehaha Falls
Have time to kill near the Minneapolis Airport this summer? Take a short trek, 8-15 min depending on traffic, to…
Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker is a Real Thing
I love visiting aquariums. I don’t know why. I find them fascinating and I can entertain myself for hours by making…
Visiting the Smallest Park in the World
No first trip to Portland would be complete without a trip to Mill Ends Park, the smallest park in the…
Visiting Abu Dhabi? An Alternate to Tea at Burj Al Arab
Guest post from reader Denise, miles and points enthusiast and co-founder of Magical Mystery Tours. If find yourself going to…
A Day in Taormina, Sicily
I had originally planned to visit ruins in Siracusa on my second day in Sicily, but lost my nerve after…
Where to Find the Best Views of Seattle
My trip to Seattle last week was charmed — every day was gloriously bright and sunny, the kind of day…
8 Tips for Making the Most of Filmfest DC (And Why You Shouldn’t Miss It)
Whether you’re a DC native or just in town on a visit, DC’s annual international filmfest is not be missed….
The Taj Took My Selfie Stick
That was a sentence I never thought I’d say! 1. Because I never thought I’d be visiting the Taj Mahal,…
A Backpacker’s View of Tibet
It had never occurred to me that I would want to visit Tibet, but it’s now on my top 5…
Free Admission to National Parks Today!
Today the 133 national parks (out of 405) that usually charge an entrance fee are free! If you’re looking for…
