A Day in the Life of Samantha Brown
I know you're wondering: What does a day in the life of Samantha Brown look like? I love to travel, but there really is no place like home. I've called New York my hometown for nearly 25 years, and…
The Biltmore Estate
Ah, the Biltmore Estate. Just your average American home. In 1889, George Vanderbilt purchased 125,000 acres in western North Carolina. His vision: to create a palace... er... private home that rivaled opulent European castles. Mission accomplished. Builders completed the 250-room…
How to Avoid Travel Rage
Samantha shares her secret for how to avoid travel rage and really enjoy the bliss of a new travel experience.
Why I Adore the Jersey Shore
I adore the Jersey Shore, and for lots of reasons. I get this question a lot: “In all your travels what destination surprised you the most?” People never expect to hear what comes out of my mouth: The Jersey Shore. For Great…
Green Eggs and SLAM!
A timely picture taken back in 2009 when I got to roll with the awesome Jersey Shore Roller Girls of Asbury Park and first learned of the condition known as “fishnet burn.” Sandy sure dealt the Jersey Shore along with Asbury…
The James Hotel, Chicago
Samantha leads you on a tour of her very chic suite at the James Hotel in Chicago. Want to book this hotel? Visit the official website of the James Hotel in Chicago. Click here: Official Site Watch more videos from…
How Are Halloween and Travel Similar?
One of the aspects of travel I love most is that you get to be somebody else if only for a day or even just an hour; the more eccentric and foreign to you the better. I think this is…
What to Do When Things Go Wrong on a Trip
On any trip, it's nearly a given that something with go wrong. It might be minor (like you get lost or your hotel reservation is messed up), or something major, like a snowstorm or hurricane. There's nothing you can do…
Blue Ridge Mountain Road Trip
Look out below! Cruise along with me and breathe the fresh mountain air on my Blue Ridge Mountain road trip. And don't forget to pack your hiking shoes... Where is your favorite place to road trip?
World Series of Travel
Last night the 2012 World Series teams were determined. I don’t really follow baseball, but as a travel expert I do have something to say about the cities hosting! You would think that as a world class tourist destination San…