In November 2014 I took a 2-day food-centric trip to Philadelphia. The visit was sponsored by Visit Philly, who gave me a budget $400 to eat my way through the city.
Going to Iceland? Do not forget your camera. This is one of the most photogenic countries out there, with stunning volcanic landscapes, epic waterfalls, colorful houses, geysers, wildlife and more. Here are some photos from my trips to Iceland that capture
Published on August 15, 2014 on MapQuest || “If you see a bear, stay calm and get behind me. If you see a moose, run.” A few people in my hiking group chuckled nervously when Jeffrey, our twentysomething Patagonia-clad guide, delivered
In late April/early May I took a family vacation to Portugal—a multigenerational trip for my grandma's 80th birthday. Here are my (rough, unedited) notes on what I did: How I Got There United flight from Newark: it was a small plane for an
Published July 28, 2014 on MapQuest || "Sharknado 2" is about to unleash a second storm of toothy terror, while "Shark Week" prepares to enchant viewers with its yearly run of aerodynamic great whites. Meanwhile, "Jaws" continues to scare beachgoers
Published July 15, 2014 on MapQuest || Watching the sun set from the westernmost point in the United States means you’ll be the last person in the country to end the day. The problem is, Alaska’s Attu Island is not your typical
Published June 26, 2014 on MapQuest || Some people spend two or three hours at the Louisville Slugger factory museum exhibits. But the best way to understand the evolution of the game is to swing your way through generations of bat
In March I took a last minute trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico for 3 days (3 nights). Here's what I did there: How I Got There JetBlue flight from JFK: so much legroom, plus with in-flight TV I got to watch March