To be honest, Riga, Latvia wasn't far up on my list. After visiting the city on a balmy summer weekend, I now regret underestimating this wondrous city. Of course, my trip coincided with Jāņi, Latvia's summer solstice festival, which added to the city's charm. The sun didn't...
There is no better way to escape the biting cold of a New England winter than by catching a plane to sunny Miami. Only 3 hours from NYC, and 3.5 from Boston, Miami offers everything we need to remind our pale skin that the sun still exists. While some cities can start to fee...
At the Gran Hotel La Florida, I stood on the balcony of my room and looked out onto a playground of adventure. I was, after all, high above the city atop Mount Tibidabo. The tallest mountain in the Serra de Collserola, Tibidabo is occupied by the Sagrat Cor church and Tibida...
A beautiful and luxurious desert oasis, Scottsdale is brimming with great restaurants, five star hotels, and adventurous activities. While weekend trips to Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and Tucson can be easily arranged, you won’t find the need to leave this Southwestern splendo...
In Paris, food is something out of a dream. The smells of baguettes, baked daily in the artisan bakeries accompany you on your walks. Vibrant fruits and vegetables greet you at every corner. Cheese shops offer complete meals of mouth-filling chevre and brie. Specialty butche...
When you picture warm afternoons by the lake, would you ever picture yourself in Guatemala? While it may not seem like the natural choice, Central America's Lake Atitlan is a surprisingly tranquil and gorgeous vacation spot. There are various local restaurants offering a low...
Floating down the Nile River on a ferry to the grandiose Murchison Falls, watching elephants spray water from their trunks, and taking in the beauty of Africa is undeniably unreal. All of the unpaved dirt roads and impoverishment cannot detract from the sheer natural beauty...
Untouched for centuries, the beauty of the ruinous "Lost" city was reclaimed by treasure hunters in the early 1970s. Since then, adventure seekers have been visiting the remote destination to explore the dense jungle, cool off in waterfalls, sleep in nature and watch the sun...
A city of divine feasting, Portland is the promise land of the epicure. Food cart to cafe, bakery to brewery, this is the Gemorah of gourmet gluttony. Read more to learn more about our fun, food-filled trip in Portland.
As you glide through the clouds, and the glittering blue waters come into view, you know you're about to begin a great escape. Made up of 40 islands, Turks and Caicos has a lot of unchartered land and sea to explore. Although Providenciales is the most developed island of th...
Santa Fe, our old friend, we swear we won't forget you. From the plethora of art galleries, each more inviting and inspiring than the last, the city is truly the epicenter of “The Land of Enchantment.” If you think turquoise is just a shade, a trip to New Mexico will most de...
While there are many beautiful mountainous regions to escape to in the United States, few are quite as stunning as the valley of Jackson. From wild animals, to a rustic yet chic main square, to the yodelayheehoo-worthy peaks of the Teton mountain range, there is a plethora o...
If you’ve been dreaming of a getaway but have been too busy to plan one, fret not! We have all the travel pointers you need to ride into the sunset stress-free.
FUN IN THE SUN| DOWN SOUTH AND DIRTY
First thing’s first—what kind of trip do you want to go on? There’s the option...
Quick getaways may be short in duration, but the memories made are everlasting. And that's why we don't mind traveling for several hours to quench our travel thirst and experience new adventures, even if it’s only for a 48-hour rendezvous. Two nights on a Caribbean island ma...
