Cleveland, Ohio: A Great City to Visit October 01, 2013 06:40
In 1969, this Cleveland's Cuyahoga River caught fire. It was an event that inspired songwriter Randy Newman to write: "Burn On, Big River." No big news locally, however: "A strictly run of the mill fire,"…
Read MoreDestination Guide to Northampton, Massachusetts October 01, 2013 06:26
North-central Massachusetts. About 2 hours from Boston in the foothills of the Berkshires. Located on I-91, about 25 minutes north of Mass. Pike.WHY GO?A funky, small New England college town, named "The Best Small Arts…
Read MoreUnion Square is the heart of San Francisco,California August 27, 2013 10:15
San Francisco is quite small, yet its hilly terrain and patchwork demographic profile gives it more distinctly defined neighborhoods than a city five times its size. As a result, the sights, sounds and flavors of…
Read MoreThe City of Light - a name Paris in France August 27, 2013 10:04
Once just a village that settled on the "Ile de la Cite" (City Island) on the confluence of the Seine's two branches, Paris has vastly expanded over the centuries, taking the surrounding villages under its…
Read MoreThe world's most vibrant and sprawling metropolis is NewYork August 27, 2013 09:55
New York City, arguably the world's most vibrant and sprawling metropolis, occupies five boroughs, each with its own distinct identity. After all, before the historic 1898 consolidation, Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island…
Read MoreOverview of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina August 27, 2013 09:33
Myrtle Beach is considered the number one golf destination in the United States, but those who have visited the 'Grand Strand' know that is also a premier vacation destination. With its beautiful beaches and countless…
Read MoreThe various and diverse 'villages' of London August 27, 2013 09:23
The various and diverse "villages" of London reflect the full spectrum of the city's residents. From exclusive, elite establishments to downright dingy dives, tourist-drenched terrain to homegrown habitations, there's something for every visitor. As Dr.…
Read MoreThe various and diverse 'villages' of London October 01, 2013 05:44
The various and diverse "villages" of London reflect the full spectrum of the city's residents. From exclusive, elite establishments to downright dingy dives, tourist-drenched terrain to homegrown habitations, there's something for every visitor. As Dr.…
Read MoreSuper-cheap San Francisco bus trip on less than $75 August 27, 2013 09:14
A San Francisco getaway for less than $75 a person? Yes, you can do it. How do I know? Because I recently made such a trip by using the uber-cheap Megabus service from Los Angeles…
Read MoreOverview of Las Vegas, Nevada August 27, 2013 09:08
Shimmering from the desert haze of Nevada like a latter-day El Dorado, Las Vegas is the most dynamic, spectacular city on earth. At the start of the twentieth century, it didn't even exist; now it's…
Read MoreNome Alaska : Three Roads to Roam October 01, 2013 06:01
Most visitors to Alaska do not go to Nome…big mistake. This westernmost city on the North American continent offers more than a finish line for the Iditarod – the 1150-mile dogsled race that begins in…
Read MoreFlushing, a neighborhood in New York City August 27, 2013 08:56
Flushing, a neighborhood in New York City’s Queens borough, is getting a lot of attention this week as the home of the US Open tennis tournament. A lot of tennis fans likely don’t think much…
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