Tourist Meets Traveler

Those trips to Disney, pilgrimages to your favorite sunny Spring Break spots and adventures to must-see monuments can drain your bank. Airfare, gas, food, tickets and hotels aren't cheap. Heck, a tiny bag of peanuts will cost you a couple…

During all our family adventures from Chicago to Florida, Baltimore to the Bahamas, we have managed to build up a hefty pile of photos. Those moments you want to treasure sometimes get stuffed away in an envelope with every intention of…

1. Shop Smart - Buy souvenirs like t-shirts, mugs, stuffed characters, hats, toys and stickers at retail stores like Walmart or Target before you get to the Magic Kingdom. This will save both time and money while inside the parks. 2.…

Sea of Stars, Vaadhoo Island, Maldives - This might be the most beautiful nighttime beach spot in existence. The water lapping up the sand looks like it is filled with tiny stars glowing vibrantly. It isn't any pr stunt or trick, the…

Perhaps I should alter this to things you should never say to anyone, but for when you are trapped in a confined space 30,000 feet in the air, you should really have your good manners engaged. "Get me a..." This is right up there with…

Traveling can be an adventure that you will never forget. Sometimes those experiences you will never forget aren't thanks to stunning foliage or getting to see a historic monument firsthand... During my trips and treks, I have been…

After spending some time in the Buckeye State, I have found some truly great experiences. The destination has become a favorite of mine. The midwest location is easily accessible and has a little bit of everything for everyone. 1. Go any…

It's no secret. Songs have lamented the city in Ohio and for good reason. Cleveland has become one of those metropolis treasures that is a quiet hero. The adventures to be had, wait to be discovered and I was fortunate to experience a few…

When most hear Sandusky, Ohio, their mind immediately conjures up images of 120-mph roller coasters that has 80-degree drops at the Roller Coaster Capital, Cedar Point. I remember riding the Raptor as a child during our yearly pilgrimage…

My family has an uncanny adoration for those junky shops that sell things like alligator heads for a dollar or sunglasses that come in a 5-pack. They also have a special place in their heart for roadside attractions like The World's…