Places & Events - U.S. & Canada
Family-Friendly Activities in and near Yosemite
Six Great Things to Do in the Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania
During my visit to Yosemite, I saw groups that included parents, kids, grandparents, other extended family, and even a pet or two.
You can see the main attraction on Highway 41 and in Yosemite Village.
Six Great Things to Do in the Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania
Six Great Things to Do in the Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania
Laurel Highlands is one of the best-kept secrets in Pennsylvania. It was recently voted the second-best destination for fall foliage by USA Today, but that's not all. Read on to learn what you can do when you visit.
Experience Amazing Sea Kayaking on the Bay of Fundy
Scottish for a Day at the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival
The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world. One of the best ways to experience them is to see sea caves in St. Martin and Flower Pot Rocks at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park.
Scottish for a Day at the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival
Scottish for a Day at the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival
If you’re in Fredericton, NB and think you hear bagpipes, it isn’t your imagination. It’s the sound of laddies and lassies competing in strength, dance and music events at the New Brunswick Highland Games Festival.
8 Places to See Southwestern Art in Arizona
Arizona comes alive during the winter as people move south to escape the snow and ice. Many of them ask where they can find Southwestern art, such as copper wall hangings, handmade pottery and authentic Kachina dolls.
Taste the Spirit of Texas at the Brazos County Farmers Market
The Brazos County Farmers Market serves hundreds of shoppers in Bryan/College Station and the surrounding area and provides food grown and produced locally. Many vendors generate the majority of their sales through farmers markets.
How Creative Entrepreneurship Revived Tieton, WA
5 Essential Things To Know Before Your First Rodeo
5 Essential Things To Know Before Your First Rodeo
Tieton, WA was prosperous until the fruit industry automated crop growing and storage processes and “big box” stores moved into nearby Yakima. The town has come back to life because an entrepreneur with a vision got a flat tire during a bike ride.
5 Essential Things To Know Before Your First Rodeo
5 Essential Things To Know Before Your First Rodeo
5 Essential Things To Know Before Your First Rodeo
If you travel out west in the U.S., you'll have a chance to see a rodeo. I often see people understand the events or the scoring and don't know what to expect. These are some tips to help you make the most of the experience.
Breckenridge Winter Activities for Non-Skiers
5 Essential Things To Know Before Your First Rodeo
With five awe-inspiring peaks, 2,908 acres of skiable terrain, Breckenridge is a skier’s dream. But it’s also a mecca for travelers who don’t know the difference between a black run and a bunny hill—and don’t care.
Arizona Slot Canyons: See What Nature’s Paint Brush Has Created
Arizona Slot Canyons: See What Nature’s Paint Brush Has Created
Visitors flock to Page, Arizona, near the Utah border to marvel at the mesmerizing beauty of the Arizona slot canyons on the Navajo Reservation. We had the opportunity to explore Mountain Sheep Canyon.
Celebrate Christmas in Breckenridge with the Griswolds
Arizona Slot Canyons: See What Nature’s Paint Brush Has Created
Ride Grand Canyon Railway From Williams AZ to Grand Canyon
Many scenes in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation were shot in Breckenridge, CO. Visit some of them with the Griswolds, everyone's favorite dysfunctional family.
Ride Grand Canyon Railway From Williams AZ to Grand Canyon
Arizona Slot Canyons: See What Nature’s Paint Brush Has Created
Ride Grand Canyon Railway From Williams AZ to Grand Canyon
If you’re planning a trip to the Grand Canyon, you probably aren’t looking forward to the traffic. Ride the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams AZ to Grand Canyon Village to avoid traffic jams and parking headaches.
Places & Events - U.S. & Canada
Black Seeds Urban Farms: From Family Garden to Local Food Movement
Black Seeds Urban Farms provides organic nutritious produce for Memphians with limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. It has grown into a local food movement and a national trend.
Plan a perfect Farm-to-Table weekend in Yakima Valley, WA
The Yakima Valley offers the perfect farm-to-table experience. Visit farmers markets and pick vegetables and fruit. Dine in farm-to-table restaurants and sample craft beer, wine and cider.
Star Barn Planetarium: See The Sky the Magi Saw
You've heard the Christmas story hundreds of times. Now you can experience it by seeing the stars and constellations as the Magi and shepherds saw them on that cold winter night so long ago.
12 Exciting Things to Do in Cave Creek, AZ
Cave Creek is a quirky, eclectic town near Phoenix where you'll see horseback riders along Main Street and bikers on the way to their favorite watering hole. Here’s a list of things to do and places to see during your visit.
Butterfly Wonderland: Tropical Paradise in Phoenix
Want to see exotic butterflies from all over the world? In Scottsdale, you can visit a rainforest paradise filled with thousands of them that represent 70 different species and meet them face-to-face.
Where to See Wild Horses in Arizona
Arizona is no longer the rugged, untamed west, but 400 wild horses that live in the Tonto National Forest are a tribute to a bygone era and conquistadors and cowboys who settled the area.
Places & Events - Europe
Eight Little-Known Towns to Visit in Northern Greece
When people go to Greece, they visit Athens or Santorini and bypass less familiar areas. They don’t know what they’re missing. I went off the beaten path in northern Greece and saw places few travelers experience.
Northern Greece for a Change, Not the Greek Islands
When people go to Greece, they visit Athens to see the Acropolis, Katakalon to see the ancient site of Olympia and maybe a few islands. Most don’t visit Northern Greece, but would if they knew what they were missing.
7 Unique Places To Visit In Iceland
In Greece, a Byzantine Monastery with a Mission for Today
Iceland is called the “Land of Fire and Ice" because you can see volcanos, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and geysers in an area the size of Kentucky. These are some exciting things to do during your visit.
In Greece, a Byzantine Monastery with a Mission for Today
In Greece, a Byzantine Monastery with a Mission for Today
In Greece, a Byzantine Monastery with a Mission for Today
Over 100 sisters live at the Holy Monastery of the Annunciation. The nearby Ormylia Foundation runs the only monastic medical center in Greece and a Byzantine iconography and cultural heritage research center.
Exploring Düsseldorf’s Unique Museum Scene
In Greece, a Byzantine Monastery with a Mission for Today
Exploring Düsseldorf’s Unique Museum Scene
Most people who travel to Germany go to Munich for Oktoberfest, Berlin to explore history, or Bavaria for magnificent alpine scenery. Few consider stopping in Düsseldorf. Those who do find there are enough museums to keep them busy for days.
Videos
How to Spend 3 Days in Breckenridge
Must-Do Travel Experiences: New Brunswick & Northern Greece
Butterfly Wonderland: An Exotic Wonderland
During a 3-day press trip to Breckenridge, CO, we saw that the town offers so much more than world-class skiing. There’s Gold Rush history, Victorian architecture and alpine activities, and plenty of shops, galleries and restaurants.
Butterfly Wonderland: An Exotic Wonderland
Must-Do Travel Experiences: New Brunswick & Northern Greece
Butterfly Wonderland: An Exotic Wonderland
You don't have to go to the equator to visit a rainforest. When you visit Butterfly Wonderland, you can get up close and personal with butterflies from all over the world. If you're lucky, you may even see one emerge from its cocoon.
Must-Do Travel Experiences: New Brunswick & Northern Greece
Must-Do Travel Experiences: New Brunswick & Northern Greece
Must-Do Travel Experiences: New Brunswick & Northern Greece
In this Big Blend Radio podcast, I was featured along with Gavin Booth," one half" of Couple in the Kitchen, to talk about my experiences in New Brunswick, Canada and Northern Greece.