8 Tips for Your Holiday Road Trip
There are two kinds of road trips. Those where you enjoy the ride and have no particular timetable. Those where you have a long way to go and not a lot of time to get there. As much as I…
There are two kinds of road trips. Those where you enjoy the ride and have no particular timetable. Those where you have a long way to go and not a lot of time to get there. As much as I…
German Christmas markets date back to the 14th Century. Originally, these gatherings were more of a way for folks to stock up on supplies for the long winter. Eventually, people realized—hey, we’re all hanging out anyway, why not make this…
As a traveler, I've always been delighted by age-old traditions that take place here in the United States. Abroad, the celebrations leading up to Christmas become downright enchanting. I love family traditions, like having a make-your-own-taco buffet for dinner on…
Sure, waiting in a long line with a thousand screaming children isn't the most fun way to spend an afternoon, but the payoff is worth it. No matter how old you are, there's something magical about Santa. (Or totally terrifying...…
There's nothing quite like Christmas in New York. It's a feast for the senses, especially the ears. What's Christmas without caroling? A few years ago, Big Apple Chorus invited me to sing with them at their annual South Street Seaport…
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is in full swing and all around the world people are celebrating the arrival of Christmas with giant feasts, giving gifts, singing carols and religious and family traditions. One of…
Traveling during the holidays can be a lonely affair. Away from your family during the time of year that you'd rather be curled up with those you love in front of a roaring fire sipping hot cocoa. Most of the time…
It’s becoming more and more of a problem every year and something has to be done about it. Christmas decorations are showing up far too early. Late October in some major department stores. Really?!! I firmly believe that holiday lights…
The holiday season is not only an epic shopping showdown, it's unrivaled as one of the busiest travel times of the year. With almost certain weather delays and every possible flight being booked solid, the key to avoiding as much…