9 Lifesaving Tips to Survive Homeschooling Overseas
Whether you're on a two-week vacation in the middle of the school year or embarking on a six-month sabbatical, if you have kids in tow, chances are you need a plan to keep up with their education. If...
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Want Some Serious Bling? Forget Diamonds and Head to Myanmar's Jade Market...
I've never really thought much about jade. Perhaps it's because in New York (where I currently reside) there are thousands of jade bracelets for sale on almost every street corner for around $5. That,...
View ArticleBest Stocking Stuffers for Travelers (PHOTOS)
When it comes to travel, bigger isn't always better. The most ingenious gifts often come in the lightest packages, making it easier to meet TSA liquid restrictions and new carry-on-bag limits while...
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The Best Cruise Ship Suites
By: Andrea M. Rotondo, Cruise Critic Contributor Cabins in two categories are the first to go whenever a cruise itinerary goes on sale: the most inexpensive stateroom -- be it an inside cabin or...
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Treasures of California's Central Coast along Highway 1
Remember what poet Robert Frost said about taking the road less traveled? "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." Exploring...
View ArticleNot Just for Export: Ethiopia's Coffee Culture
My first trip to a coffee-producing country was in 2008. I was traveling to Costa Rica, and right up there with surfing in Tamarindo and seeing the Volcan Arenal was what I considered a culinary must:...
View ArticleThe 50 Best Ski Resorts in North America
Last year when announcing the top 50 resorts we began by stating the obvious: there are a lot of great ski resorts out there. While that hasn't changed, our list of the top 50 certainly has--thanks to...
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There and Back Again: A Hobbit-Inspired Journey of Adventure
Well LoTR's fans, this is it. The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies is nearly here. And the finale film of Peter Jacksons Hobbit adaptations has made it to the the last chapter. If you're anything like...
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'A Klingon Christmas Carol' Is an Actual Play That You Can Go See This...
We've seen A Christmas Carol a billion times by now. We've seen it done with Muppets, Smurfs, Looney Toons, the Flintstones and with Mickey. We've seen versions starring Tim Curry, Nic Cage, Jim Carrey...
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On New Year's in North Carolina, They Drop a Live Possum Instead of a Ball
Throughout the years, there have been hundreds of variations on the classic New Year's ball drop. Georgia drops a peach, Pennsylvania drops a Liberty Bell, and MTV even once dropped Mark Wahlberg's...
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Go Dashing Through the Snow at Cleveland's Coolest Winter Attraction
Cleveland has tons of awesome holiday attractions; whether it's checking out the Christmas Story House and Museum, or quaffing a pint of Christmas ale at Great Lakes Brewing Co, Cleveland is sure to...
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This Colorado Town Is Its Own Winter Wonderland
Sure, skiing is a fun winter pasttime, especially in Colorado, but there's something so simple and easy about ice skating. Especially at the magical Beaver Creek Ice Rink (also known as the Leon Black...
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We Visited Mummies of the World at the Cincinnati Museum Center and So Should...
This weekend we ventured deep into the dark caverns of the Cincinnati Museum Center to explore one of the most fascinating, awe-inspiring, and spine-tingling exhibitions in the country. With two...
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Route 66, Ride for the Relay, Day Nine
Sunday September 14, 2014, from Winslow to Kingman, Arizona Our day got off to a late start and we missed connecting with the bike group that was going to the Grand Canyon. (There were two choices: the...
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British Columbia Unveils a Virtual Reality Travel Experience
One of the things I love most about what I do is researching and experiencing unique, off the beaten path travel destinations to highlight in my Travel Therapy TV segments and videos. This usually...
View ArticleTop 5 Safety Tips for the Solo Female Expat
Solo female travelers have a plethora of information and advice available to them through a simple online search. But what about those single ladies looking to move somewhere new rather than simply...
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No More Rudolph or Jingling Bells: Where to Go to Escape Christmas
It's that time of year -- the colorful trees, the endless Christmas music, the two-hour hunt for parking spaces at the mall. It's easy to get swept away in the magic of the holiday season, but it's...
View ArticleLove Letters: Seville
Allie Megale is a current senior at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, where she studies Psychology and Spanish. She studied abroad in Sevilla during the spring semester in 2014. She plans to...
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Shop Your Way to Free Flights and Travel Perks
TravelingOtter / Flickr The holidays are an ideal time to rack up an abundance of frequent flier miles and hotel loyalty points, but not necessarily from all your trips back home. While traveling is...
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How To Survive a Long-Haul Flight Effortlessly
I think it's safe to say that no one enjoys long-haul flights. No one. But here's how to safely survive a couple of days trapped in an aluminum canister with your sanity intact. Some flights pass by...
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