For me, mountain biking in Whistler was a completely new experience. You might know that Whistler is the largest ski area in North America, but that doesn't mean you're limited to visiting in the winter. There's plenty to do in…
This July marks my 24th year of living in New York City. After all this time, I am still in awe of its ability to thrill. There really is such a thing as a “New York Minute.” Changes and improvements…
There's tons of totally fun, zero-stress things to do in Milwaukee San Francisco, Chicago and LA all get a lot of attention and for very good reasons, but lately I’ve been really loving the smaller and emerging cities like Milwaukee…
My favorite vineyard? Calistoga's Clos Pegase. Just outside the town center of Calistoga, you'll find this gem of a place, where art, history, architecture and wine co-mingle perfectly. It's easy to spend a day exploring the grounds. At first, this…
What's my favorite in-the-know place to stay? Inn of the Five Graces, a hotel in Santa Fe. I know this might sound kind of snobby, but when you travel as much as I do, it takes quite a bit for…
Tourist has evolved into a dirty word. Ask anyone who enjoys traveling the following question: are you a traveler or a tourist? Of course, everyone wants to think of themselves as the former, not the fanny pack-wearing latter. Well, I am proud to…
Why not celebrate summer at one of the country's best ballparks? Now, I know what you're going to say: Samantha, how can you say which ballparks are the best? Well... of course I can't. There's a lot that goes into…
The New Hampshire seacoast dining scene come a long way since 1987. When my family first moved here, most of the restaurants were bedecked in fishing nets filled with plastic lobsters and kitschy fish decor. While there's still plenty of…
The United States passport experienced a sort of baby boom in 2007. This was the year the government launched Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. Prior to that, Americans could travel to all sorts of places (largely Canada and Mexico), sans passport…
I feel lucky to call Portsmouth my hometown. These days, I live in Brooklyn, and often find myself reminiscing about days spent walking the beach, eating lobster rolls and strolling through colonial neighborhoods. It's funny how "home" doesn't seem all that…