kennedy space center and the space shuttle atlantis
The John F. Kennedy Space Center is the NASA facility supporting Launch Complex 39 , originally built for the Saturn V, the largest and...
asbury park: a jersey shore beach destination with nineteenth century roots
Asbury Park, New Jersey is probably best known for its connection to Bruce Springsteen and rock bands such as Southside Johnny and the Asbury...
a hidden terrace of nineteenth century row houses
While much of Manhattan’s past architectural glory was lost to “progress” prior to the creation of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1965...
the morris-jumel mansion, the oldest house in manhattan
Where in Manhattan can you visit the borough’s oldest house, a place used as a headquarters for both the British and the Americans in...
a trip to the dominican republic: ukulele bridezilla zombies and no peanuts
What do beautiful beaches, cliché wedding music and twelve dollar peanuts have in common?
While I usually travel with adventure and exploration in mind, my...
travails, dogs and blue eye shadow on the way to paradise
According to many sources the origin of the word travel is likely connected to the French word travailler which means "to work." Other sources...
a tale of two flatirons
When one hears the term "Flatiron Building," images of the iconic Fuller Building in New York City immediately come to mind. Once one of...
a virgin root beer at kensington market: toronto’s hipster enclave
Every twenty-first century city worth its salt boasts a hipster neighborhood or two, and Toronto is no different. As I walked along the streets...
in new york city, dumbo is not an animated elephant
If you are out and about in New York City and want to get some of the most spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge...
welcome to curaçao: need a coffee?
By Guest Blogger Vince Catalanotto.
If your cruise liner docks in Curaçao, resist the urge to stop in Starbucks. You will find an outlet of the...
