East Village New York Guide

Seedier, grittier, and less gentrified than its westerly neighbor, the East Village is also more inexpensive, more fun, and far more authentic, although it’s no longer the bohemian squalor depicted in the now-dated rock musical “Rent.” With a vibrant Ukranian population, a large student enclave, and an increasing influx of young professionals, this area around [...]

Chelsea New York Guide

Trendy, elegant, and vibrant, Chelsea is the place to be for well-heeled twenty-somethings looking for the chance to see and be seen. With a particularly gay-friendly vibe (as long as you’re good-looking and well-dressed, your gender identity or preference is irrelevant – though tolerance won’t extend far to the schlumpy-looking of any persuasion), Chelsea is [...]

Ancient Rome in a Day

The magic of ancient Rome – its imperial magnificence, its imperious architecture, its proud and ultimately tragic history – is still ever-present in Rome. The awareness of Caesar’s footsteps, Sulla’s seats, or Cicero’s hangouts is still present in these ancient sites, and you can explore them – in search of Rome’s Republican and Imperial ghosts [...]

Splendor in Versailles

You may have heard of this city, as it is world famous for the magnificent Chateau de Versailles. There are several tours of various parts of the palace.

A Death in Yosemite National Park

A male hiker died from a fall off of Yosemite’s Half Dome on Saturday June 13th, 2009. He was climbing the granite monolith in the late afternoon when he fell to his death. The reports state that we was using the cable handrails provided on the 17 mile round trip that starts in the valley [...]

Hawaiian Odd Travel Destinations

You don’t have to look for volcanoes or just sit on the beach in Hawaii. There are many offbeat things you can check out in Hawaii and here are just a few.

Great Barrington – Idyllic Village

America’s small towns have been a staple of poetry, novels, songs, and patriotism for centuries, but towns like Great Barrington, Massachussetts, prove a unique spin on the trope of idyllic village setting.

Trieste Day Trip Guide

Tucked away in the north of Italy, Trieste melds the traditions of Slovenia and Italy, at whose borders it lies, combining elements of Italian, German, Slavic, Balkan, and Italian culture.

California State Parks Closure

California is talking about shutting down it’s state park system to save money.

The Magic of Oxford

If you’ve visited the Oxford colleges and found that, while beautiful, they seemed empty without their students, here is a chance to experience the vibrancy of life within and without.