Confession: I'm afraid of bees. How could something so small incite so much fear in a grown woman? Yes, I know they're mostly harmless. And yes, I know they play a crucial role in our ecosystem. And yes, I know…
I love the idea of camping. I love being out in nature and have become an avid hiker whenever my destination permits. But at the end of the day, I crave the comforts of home. For those wanting to just…
This time of year, I’m always inspired to plan a warm vacation. If you live some place cold like me, you probably find yourself daydreaming about a beach vacation… many, many times a day. However, if that’s not in the…
It's that time of year again. You know, the month where visiting a mall is an act of bravery (*cough* Amazon Prime *cough*), and you're allowed to eat Christmas cookies as a part of breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's also…
The difference between how I look on TV and how I look when I travel in real life? It's big, and I have Christina to thank for that. I've been working with her for years. She's not only in charge of my…
Ever stayed at a haunted hotel? This time of year always gets me thinking about destinations with a bit of creepier side. It’s one thing to visit a haunted site, but another thing to sleep in one. Here’s a few…
What's the best place to take kids on vacation? I get this question all the time. There are a lot super-parents out there searching for the biggest and most educational places to develop the young mind. While I love traveling to…
And our Flag was still there. Like everyone, I went to bed on September 11, 2001 knowing there would be little sleep. That day, I was on a shoot at The Mohonk Mountain House in upstate New York. Mercifully, there…
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…