Travel guides and tips

The greater Los Angeles area has some of the most diverse food scenes in the U.S. You can find taco trucks, the largest Koreatown in the country, fine…

Thinking about visiting the Windy City for the first time? You’re in for a treat! As a local, I can tell you that Chicago is one of those…

Located close to the Vatican City and with its quiet cobbled streets and laid-back atmosphere, Borgo Pio feels like an Italian village not part of the busy streets…

Today, Ellis Island is a symbol — like the Statue of Liberty — of American immigration, and a site for many citizens to trace and celebrate their family’s…

Barton Springs is one of Austin’s best known and best loved swimming holes. Not only is Barton Springs a great spot to spend a sunny day, it also…

Many of the tourists that we see visiting LA want to pay homage to their favorite celebrities, and to do that they head to Hollywood. There are two…

When they think of Griffith Park, a lot of people think of the beloved Los Angeles attraction, Griffith Observatory. But this urban park covers more than 4,000 acres…

The Latin Quarter of Paris is a nice mix of contradictions: young and lively, but also historic and somber. You can enjoy vibrant Parisian nightlife, and you can…

From Coney Island and Bushwick to Park Slope, Flatbush, and Crown Heights, there’s so much more to Brooklyn than a bridge. “Breukelen” was a Dutch farming village established…

Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, also known as the Magnificent Mile, is considered one of the most popular shopping spots in the country. It’s a must when you’re visiting the…

One moment you’re standing in a tropical forest and the next you’re whizzing past Jupiter and Saturn. A minute later, a T-Rex towers over you, and a giant…

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Remember the Alamo” and know it’s somehow important in American history, but you may struggle to remember exactly why. For most kids growing…