After years of hiking in the harsh desert climate of Arizona, I have come up with some helpful advice for dealing with the uncomfortable conditions. Of course, hiking in during the cooler winter months is ideal. However, if you do find yourself visiting during any other time of the year, you will ...

History buffs will definitely want to place Philadelphia high up on their vacation bucket list. Once the temporary capital of the US, from 1790-1800 while D.C. was being constructed, the city is rich in historical significance. Most notably, Philadelphia is home to Independence Mall: ...

On your first trip to Philly, your must-do list will likely include visiting Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, along with all of the renowned historical museums. Fortunately, most of these attractions are clustered about in a central historic neighborhood called Old City, aka “The ...

Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor most famous for his iconic “The Thinker” statue. Today, you can find over 20 versions of “The Thinker” in museums world-wide, including The Musee in Paris, The National Gallery of Art in D.C., and Philly’s Rodin Museum. Rodin claims ...

Free fun abounds throughout Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhood. Most tourists congregate in “Old City” as it is home to Independence Mall (America’s most historic square mile), as well as numerous museums and historic landmarks. As many of the restaurants and ...

Out of all the wonderful museums located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C., the National Gallery of Art is definitely right up there with the best-of-the-best. If you only have time for a few museums, be sure to put a visit to this wonderful gem high on your to-do list. With 25,200 square ...

Right up there with Los Angeles, New York City remains one of the most popular movie filming locations of all time. With incredible architecture, world famous landmarks, beautiful parks, and an unparalleled history, it’s no surprise that so many notable films have used the city as a ...

With brisk temps, a slight chance of snow, and barren trees, winter may not seem like an ideal time to plan your trip to D.C. Despite the less-than-ideal weather and scenery, a winter trip brings forth numerous benefits. First off, hotel rates will be much cheaper. Second, crowds will basically be ...

Winter is the perfect time to plan your trip to New York City. Outside of the busy holiday period, this is a great time to explore the city minus the huge tourist crowds. While the parks may be barren and the temps frosty, there is still plenty to do, both inside and outside, during the […]

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 ...