Barbecue is among the most all-American of foods, and great examples of it can be found in all 50 states. Louie Miller Barbecue of Texas has been serving BBQ since 1949. In Alabama, Big Bob Gibson's invented the state's famous white sauce and still serves it with smoked chicken. In Georgia, Heirloom Market puts a Korean spin on the meal. Up north in Pennsylvania, Mike's smokes meat daily, while … [Read more...]

Pigeon Forge is a resort city. You can find it resting snugly in the foothills of Tennessee's Smokey Mountains. The locale makes it a great getaway and a haven for travelers in an of itself, because the air is bracing and smog-free. Moreover, the area is an out-of-current-time escape from the usual urban strife and woes. If all of this isn't enough, the area is a special beacon for families with … [Read more...]

There are many beautiful islands in the world, but some stand out more than others. The Maldives is a very expensive island destination as the water is a beautiful clear blue and it contains 1200 islands. However, experts think that at some point the Maldives will disappear as it is slowly sinking. Bora Bora is great to stay in a over the water bungalow for a once in a lifetime experience. … [Read more...]

When it comes to National Parks located in the United States that specialize in wildflowers, there are quite a few. Joshua Tree National Park is located in California and allows you to go on wildflower hikes. This park also contains beavertail cacti and Utah firecrackers. Glacier National Park is located in Montana and has an expansive meadow with tons of different wildflowers located within it. … [Read more...]

On our trip to Ireland, eight of us rented two cars through CarRentals.co.uk. Aside from navigating in an unfamiliar place, challenges included some narrow roads, driving on the left side, and getting used to roundabouts. Our first stop was Kilkenny, where we took a walking tour. Next was the Rock of Cashel, the ruins of a fortress and cathedral. Afterward, we went to Dingle Peninsula, the … [Read more...]

Dry Tortugas National Park is a little known destination that feels like a trip to the Caribbean. Within 70 miles of Key West, the park is only accessible by boat or seaplane. Traveling by seaplane is more fun, but the ferry is cheaper. Dry Tortugas National Park hosts Fort Jefferson, a hexagonal fortress on the desolate island. Touring the fort is a must. Be sure to bring drinking water and … [Read more...]

Key West is a great travel destination as there are a breadth of fun activities, and the weather is amazing. Visitors can take a quick trip to see the historic Fort Jefferson or have some fun on the ocean. For those that like to stick to the land, Key West has plenty of things to do like walking around shopping centers or renting bicycles to explore the island. In the Florida Keys, there are wide … [Read more...]

If you live in, work in, or are visiting Denver, you do not need anyone to tell you what a great city it is. But, even devoted Denver denizens want to escape the city once in a while. Below find some great day trip suggestions, all emanating from the great city of Denver. Remember that it's wise to start your day-tripping early and on the weekend to experience the best travel times. You will want … [Read more...]

While many of us appreciate vacation for the simple pleasure it affords us of spending time with loved ones, not working, and mainly just living in the moment, others like to learn something while on vacation. To do this, many people opt to combine time off and travel with seeing something instructive, often a site of historical interest, possibly artwork. One traveler decided to dedicate part of … [Read more...]

There is no shortage of things to do in Costa Rica, there are waterfalls, and volcanoes, and a lot of different things to go and do so you can see all of these different attractions that nature has provided. Horses are everywhere and you can pay to go on a horseback ride through the areas of Costa Rica so that you can see all that Costa Rica has to offer. You can rappel down some of the largest … [Read more...]