Despite the oftentimes frigid temps and barren scenery, winter is an ideal time to plan your trip to Philadelphia. Fewer crowds and cheaper hotel rates are just a few of the reasons why winter can possibly be a more attractive time to visit the City of Brotherly Love. Add in 2 festive ice rinks, a ...

While Philadelphia is more commonly thought of as the perfect summer destination, there is no shortage of fun to be had once the winter season rolls around. From ice skating, to endless Christmas events, to world-class museums, to cozy coffeeshops and cafes, there’s fun to be had around ...

Ice skating has become a popular winter pastime throughout the country. In the past, ice rinks were more common in big cities, primarily cold weather destinations. Today, you can find rinks everywhere, with warm weather havens like Vegas, Phoenix, and Santa Monica even getting in on the action. As ...

The City of Brotherly Love offers no shortage of festive holiday attractions & seasonal events. While indulging in Philly cheesesteaks and authentic Italian cuisine, climbing the Rocky steps, visiting all the historical sites, and taking in the local sports scene will give you plenty enough to ...

A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens is one of Pennsylvania’s most beloved holiday traditions. Almost the entirety of this incredible 1077 acre botanical garden is adorned with Christmas cheer. Asides from taking in the sights & fresh scents of more than 16,000 plants, you will also ...

The early 80’s & mid 90’s was by far the decade of awesome movies & music, and thus, exploring these iconic movie filming sites has become a passion of mine. Almost every movie during this time period also had a totally rad soundtrack. From John Hughes classics like Ferris ...

Every city has its’ own unique top spots for urban photography. Listed below are several fantastic (and easily accessible) sites for viewing the great skylines of Chicago, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Cleveland, L.A., and Boston. Chicago & Pittsburgh are among the most scenic skylines in the ...

Mike Ditka, “The Coach,” former coach of the Chicago Bears and analyst of ESPN’s Sunday Night Countdown, owns 4 restaurants. Two of the locations are in Illinois (downtown Chicago and Oakbrook Terrace). Another location is at the Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino in Laveen, Arizona. ...

On our road trip home from Chicago, Mike and I wanted to check out a new city. We had heard a lot of good feedback about Pittsburgh. Since it was located near the halfway point of our route, we decided to give it a try. Pittsburgh was a lot nicer than I expected with a […]

I see winter travel as a great way to break up the monotony of winter. Winter can be a hard time of the year with the bleak skies, cold temperatures, and shorter daylight hours. It helps to have a trip or 2 planed to keep that “summer excitement” feeling all year. I like to mix ...