Pittsburgh offers many great amenities including world-class museums, top notch skyline views, historic neighborhoods, a lively sports scene, and many great local dining establishments. However, it’s always great to check out new places. Pittsburgh’s convenient location puts you within ...

From the beautiful Pacific Coast beaches of California, to the stunning Saguaro desert of Arizona, to the mesmerizing red rock formations of Colorado, Arizona, and Utah, natural wonders are abundant throughout every Western state. Fortunately for those on a budget, free tourist attractions in the ...

Proper planning and research can make all the difference between a fun versus stressful vacation. As we are all spending a lot of money on flights, hotels, restaurants, and attractions, we want our vacations to be a fun and memorable experience, not a stressful one! The following stress-free ...

Tampa Bay, on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, is home to some of the country’s top ranked beaches. Most notably, Clearwater attracts millions of tourists with its’ fine quartz white sand and clear water. However, there are many other wonderful beaches throughout beautiful ...

Mediterra is a wonderful bakery/coffee shop with 3 locations in the Pittsburgh metro (Sewickley, Mt. Lebanon, and Lawrenceville). This is the place to go for breakfast, whether you are seeking a quality cup of coffee, a creative espresso drink, a delicious homemade pastry or dessert, or a ...

Florida’s Gulf Coast is one of the most popular destinations in the country for sun worshippers. Clearwater is a beach lover’s paradise with over 14.5 million visitors in 2021 alone! With fun activities available both on and off the water, there is never a dull moment. While this beach ...

For the majority of the year, it is either too cold, too overcast, or too rainy to do much outside in Pittsburgh. This could be a good (I love overcast weather!) or bad thing depending on if you like gloomy skies and cuddling up on a cold, grey day with a good book, movie, or […]

Average summer temps in the desert can soar over 110 degrees for months on end! After surviving several summers in the Tucson area, I have come with a list of my best tips for surviving the extreme summer heat. From hikings tips, to fantastic indoor attractions to explore, these tips and tricks ...

Yellowstone (est. 1872) was America’s First National Park, while New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is the newest addition (est. 2020). Planning your annual vacation around one of the 63 national parks (424 national park sites) makes for a great budget friendly trip. Vacations ...

The Northeast is a beautiful and exciting region of the United States. Both New England and the Mid Atlantic states are typically included, and thus, there is an abundance of geographically diverse recreational areas, as well as historic cities to explore. From America’s most populated city, ...