The Paris Deportation Memorial: Dark Side of the City’s History
The Paris Deportation Memorial reminds us of a dark period in the city’s history – when French policemen helped round up and deport Jewish citizens, sending them to Nazi death camps.
A Local’s Guide to Salisbury Maryland, Home of the National Folk Festival
Salisbury Maryland is the home of the National Folk Festival in 2019 and offers plenty for visitors to enjoy. Get the scoop here, from someone who has lived in Salisbury for nearly 25 years!
Art, Transformed
Step inside classic works of art and experience them in an all new way at the immersive art experience of Atelier des Lumieres. #paris #art #vangogh
Inside Père Lachaise: The Most Interesting Cemetery in Paris
From the beautiful to the downright creepy, Père Lachaise is definitely the most interesting cemetery in Paris.
Great Prime Day Deals for Travelers!
Every year it’s bigger and better than it was before. With so many deals, how do you even know where to start looking? Have no fear, intrepid travelers! I have scouted out the site (starting at 4:30 this morning… yawn) and have curated this list of Prime Day deals for travelers. Remember, Prime Day is …
Getting Down & Dirty with a Wild Guy
Ever want to go exploring a dark and mysterious cave? Here’s the best (safest!) way to do it: Caving in West Virginia with Wild Guyde Adventures.
Where to Get the Best View of Paris
7 million people visit the Eiffel Tower each year hoping to get the best view of Paris. But they should really go to a different building altogether. Read more to find out where.
The Galeries Lafayette Glasswalk
When poring through the 2019 edition of Rick Steves’ Paris guide book in preparation for my trip, I came across the mention of a shopping center called Galeries Lafayette. He said that Galeries Lafayette’s stained glass dome ceiling was a must-see. I’ve seen stained glass ceilings before, but never a dome. So I made it …
A Review of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, NYC
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum in NYC is not a fun attraction to visit, but it is a very important one. Click on the title above to read why.
The Down Side of Solo Travel
Last month, I took my first ever solo trip. I flew to Paris by myself, stayed in an Airbnb by myself, saw the sights by myself, and flew home by myself. In some ways it was an ideal trip. After all, I only saw the things that I wanted to see, spent as much time …
