Heading to Dublin? You must visit the Guinness Storehouse. It's the city's most popular destination, and it's not hard to imagine why. The company's history is as good as the drink itself. In 1759, a young Irishman inherited what would be…
Looking for a fun European vacation? Try Stockholm. You can easily get around this beautiful seaside city by foot, tram or metro. Whether it's a day excursion on a Baltic cruise or a full week to explore, there's plenty of ways to…
Cleveland rocks. Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland might not be the place that comes to mind when planning your next trip. However, this midwestern gem has a lot to offer. Incredible food, a passionate beer community, plus…
People are flocking to Oakland—and it’s not difficult to see why. When it comes to the Bay Area, San Francisco used to get all the press. However, the city on the other side of the bay is less expensive, teeming…
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…
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…
Want a whirlwind course in English History? Head to Westminster Abbey. The abbey isn't just a church-- it's steeped in more than a thousand years of history. Benedictine monks first came to this site in the middle of the tenth century. To…
Have I mentioned Granada, Nicaragua is one of my favorite destinations? Yes, I have. Here and here. But to get you up to speed, all you really need to know is this city (and country, for that matter!), is one…
Mother's Day may come once a year, but I say anytime is a good time to travel with mom. She spent years taking care of you-- feeding you, changing your diapers, worrying when you stayed out past curfew. Why not…