Experience

On July 8th, Universal Orlando tapped the bricks to open the passage to Diagon Alley. The addition to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter took years to create. From concept to laying the bricks, the process was packed with creativity and…

Not everyone's idea of a vacation involves room service, white sandy beaches and relaxing in the sun. Anyone can do that, but thrill-seekers will get a kick out of these survival adventures that will challenge you and teach you a thing or…

Many people go to Rome and tend to get sucked into the tourist trap of eating over-expensive food catered purely to out-of-towners who can’t tell the difference between authentic Roman cuisine and its inferior mediocre-tasting cousin. But…

I'm Batman. In the Summer of 2015, you will be able to fly around in Batman's utility belt. You will need to make sure there is some ginger root in that bag of tricks, because Six Flags in Fiesta Texas is bringing the insanity factor to…

Calgary is a city of beauty and culture, and it always seems to create a visceral, evocative, and emotional reaction in me. But perhaps nothing creates a stronger impression than the Calgary Zoo, which is similar to what we imagine the…

Coming back from vacation in Belfast, there's been one particular element of the city that I haven't been able to forget. The entire trip was fantastic and Belfast is a gorgeous city, but the highlight of my visit there was undoubtedly…

Universal Studios Orlando teased a "special announcement" aimed at fans of Harry Potter. Cryptic messages of "Who says lightning doesn’t strike twice?" began on August 12th and "Clear your schedule for post-holiday travel!" followed on…

My trip to explore Diagon Alley in Universal Orlando, the ultimate vacation destination, is so close I can taste it. Part of my coverage will include an in-depth report on the Harry Potter inspired food. As an avid and adventurous foodie…

It's the time of year when JAWS fans glue themselves to the Discovery Channel for Shark Week. On Sunday, August 10, 2014 those fascinated by the fierce fish for a fresh round of tales of survival. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution…

(Image Via Flickr - Upside Down Roller Coaster) There is nothing wrong with a healthy fear. That is, until you are dragging an eight-year-old boy on a roller coaster that his preschooler sister is excited to ride. A lot of anxiety (and a…