Canada's third largest city and the jewel of British Columbia is one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. Home to incredible green spaces, natural beauty, a huge commercial harbor and a wonderful walking downtown, Vancouver attracts tourists from all over the globe for its mild weather, outdoor adventures, and spectacular food scene.…
Spokane is Washington's second largest city, and the only noticeable metropolitan area for hundreds of miles around. However, its location on the far eastern edge of the state makes it the ideal home base to explore not only Eastern Washington, but the Idaho Panhandle and Western Montana as well. Many people, though, make the mistake…
The largest city in Southern Oregon, Medford is best known as a rest stop for weary drivers between California and Portland or Seattle. Located directly on Interstate 5, which runs from Mexico to Canada, it is a convenient place to stop for the night, and indeed, that is what most people think of when thinking…
A country. A city. Paradise. Whatever you want to call it, Singapore is one of the most incredible places on the planet. Food, culture, beauty... this place has it all. I hope this guide helps you plan your unforgettable trip to the Lion City. The Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay is one of…
Auckland reminds me a lot of Seattle, which is probably not a lot of help to those of you who have never been to Seattle. It is built around the water, with an iconic skyline up a slight hill, and ferries running to various islands and peninsulas. Seafood is abundant, and cute shopping districts, museums,…
Historic, cultured, with an in-your-face personality, Philadelphia is one of the gems of the East Coast. For deeper thinkers, it offers some of the best museums and sites to challenge some of our notions of the world, and of ourselves. I hope this guide helps you plan your trip! Note: thank you to Visit Philly…
For many people, the thought of a Las Vegas vacation might be appealing. Gaming, world-class dining, incredible shows, and upscale shopping combine to make Sin City a one-of-a-kind destination. However, for some, it seems too expensive. Show tickets can run more than $100, restaurants can be very pricy, and gambling can be an easy way…
Introduction New Orleans. The Big Easy. Birthplace of Jazz. Creole Country. No matter what name they know the city by, visitors also know the city to be a portal to an older time, a cultural paradise, and a Mecca for incredible food. New Orleans feels a bit like another country, a mixture of Southern, European,…
Introduction Madrid is the capital of Spain, and its largest city, but when it comes to tourism, Barcelona seems to get most of the love. That's unfortunate, as Madrid is a truly wonderful destination worthy of being on everyone's travel bucket list. I hope this guide will help you get the most out of your…
Madrid is a fairly large city. However, to a tourist's delight, most of the major sights can be found in just a couple of neighborhoods. Centro is one of those. Centro is the historical city. Puerta del Sol, one of the major squares in the neighborhood, was actually a gate into the old city at…