Will Smith, the Liberty Bell and cheesesteak. When someone mentioned Philly, these were the images that came to mind. Despite having family who’s called the Philadelphia area home for decades and the many trips I’ve made to the region, I’d never actually set foot in the city of brotherly love until this November. Guests of the […]
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Philadelphia Travel Guide: Things to Do in Philly
Philadelphia Travel Guide Highlights from our first visit in Philadelphia… Where to Stay in Philly The Latham Hotel One of the most important details of planning a vacation is locking down the right accommodations. Nothing can ruin a trip faster than ending up at an awful hotel. Lucky for me, The Latham Hotel was where […]
Sex and the City Hotspots with On Location Tours
This past summer, I spent the month of May in NYC. Since I’ve ventured to the city several times before, I hadn’t planned on much other than meeting up with friends, trying out new restaurants, and admiring the view of the East River from my DUMBO rental. I’ve never really been a huge movie fan. […]
Support Magic Bus in the ING NYC Marathon 2013
Magic Bus is a NGO that uses sports based activities to improve the lives of disadvantaged youths in India. The program is the brain child of Matthew Spacie, a former Chief Operating Officer of one of India’s largest travel companies. In 1999, Spacie used Rugby to engage street children in Mumbai by forming a team […]
Aruba: 5 Reasons I Want to Visit This Happy Island
This post is brought to you by Aruba Tourism Authority. All opinions are 100% mine. The more time I spend in the Caribbean, there more I want to explore each and every Caribbean island, big and small. Here are 5 of the many reasons I want to visit Aruba, one happy island: 1.) Culture of Aruba […]