North America

I never realized just how much fun you could have running a 5K! It's not one of my strengths and, typically, you will only catch me running if I am being chased by zombies or when I hear the words "last call." However, these races are…

For my first real full-time job after I finished college I worked at a company that had head offices in Gloucester, Massachusetts. My position required that I had to learn a specialized programming language and the firm wanted me to come…

Disneyland is a place of wonder, fun, and mystique. A place to meet the heroes of fairytales, stroll through enchanted pathways, and plunge down thrilling rollercoasters. With so much to see and do, planning a trip to this popular…

After covering several new family attractions that are friendly for even the tiniest of tots, I had to cover Disney's latest additions! The Magic Kingdom in Orlando has been upgrading portions of the park like Mad Hatters. From minor…

As the economy is seemingly bouncing back, the travel and tourist industry is growing at an annual rate of 6.8%. That makes it the one of the fastest growing sectors in the United States! Billions are being spent on food, accommodations,…

Travel anywhere in the south and you will find rich history and southern hospitality. Nowhere is this more true than in beautiful Raleigh, NC. Home to the “Research Triangle” and some of the top colleges in the country, Raleigh and its…

As I pulled into the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, my driver blurted out, “This is one of the nicest hotels on the island.” Indeed it was. What was in store for me during my visit was unimaginable prior to stepping foot onto the…

Chicago is a city built around it’s neighborhoods, neighborhoods that have strong ties to a single cultural community and embrace it. Each community is also very proud of the culture and places where they came from in settling Chicago, so…

Potter enthusiasts rejoiced as construction began on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in January 2008. The addition to the Orlando park has been extremely well received. In 2010, attendance was up by nearly 35%. By December of 2011,…

As the largest city, and one of the oldest cities in the United States, New York City is home to a wealth of historical information and sites. It’s possible to walk through the different periods of history that have made the city what it is…