Mark Twain once wrote in a letter to William D. Howells, “The Dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man’s!” There is no doubt that “man” can be unpolished, disloyal, and generally a disaster. If you don’t believe me, then just attend a professional wrestling match and watch the crowd get unhinged! On the other hand, it is easy for us to see how dogs are often loyal, noble, and courageous creatures no matter how…
Hiking is one of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of the landscape while getting fit. However, it isn’t for the fainthearted – and yet a lot of people think they can just hop onto a local trail in a pair of sneakers and with a half-empty water bottle. Here are some tips on how you can make sure you stay safe on your hiking trip. Get Prepared Preparation is key. If you’re planning to go to a…
According to OnTheSnow, there are over 450 ski resorts in the country – but where are the best cities for skiers to live to take advantage of them? If you live in New Orleans like us, then you’re probably going to have to find a cheap flight or go on a long road trip to reach any of them. However, by basing yourself in any of these destinations, you’ll have access to some of the very best cities for skiers in the U.S….
There are definitely some wild sides to America. It’s such a big country, that it would be hard not to find something wild about it, whatever your version of that might be. So, many people are heading there at this very moment, just to experience something wild that they can’t get in their own country. Of course, if wild is anything but what you want, there are the serene, beautiful, parts of the US that would tickle your fancy. But…
When the majority of us go away, we book up in luxury hotels or Airbnbs which provide home comforts. The more appliances on offer, the more appealing an accommodation option might seem. That’s no surprise considering that many of us go away to chill out. For some, even the idea of doing laundry during that luxury week is too much. Sadly, easy trips like these don’t always make it onto the bucket list. They’re nice, for sure, but they don’t…
Anthony Bourdain once said about Colombia, “It’s ludicrous this place exists and everybody doesn’t want to live here!” There is no doubt this is true as you witness the amazing colorful Street Art of Cartagena, explore the volatile history of Medellin, or release your inner foodie in Bogota! But when you tour Santa Marta, Colombia, you will realize, here you can have it all! Founded in 1525 by Rodrigo de Bastidas, a Spanish conquistador, Santa Marta is the oldest remaining city…
When people write out their Travel Bucket List, there is no doubt that exploring Australia is going to be on that list. But just saying that you are going to the land down under isn’t enough. This is because even though it may look small on most modern maps, Australia is actually about the same size as continental USA. So how does a person explore the 2.97 million square miles of this magnificent country and see the great sights? The…
When thinking of the Research Triangle (also known as the Triangle) in North Carolina, it isn’t always a must-see destination for travelers. However, with its great beer, basketball prowess, and a plethora of outdoor activities, it is no wonder real estate experts now rank the Triangle in North Carolina #3 in United States for people wanting to relocate. So, get ready to cross off a few bucket list items with all the amazing things to do in the Triangle, North…
There is always going to be some old favorites that you see time and time again on a bucket list. People want to see the green islands of New Zealand, the vast country that is Australia, swim with sharks, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, walk to Great Wall Of China and take the ultimate road trip across America. It is this road trip I wanted to discuss today. While all of the above are very worthy additions of a bucket…
While you may think back to your days camping as a kid and remember an eye-boggling array of poles, hooks and string, a stove and a guitar, nowadays camping has become a much more lucrative and commercial business. Whereas once upon a time, you could pull up in a never ending amount of weird and wonderful places, pitch up a tent and sleep under the stars, this is now becoming more difficult as more business savvy enterprises have begun to…