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Superman’s America: Top 5 Man of Steel Locations
By Anna Hider It’s a big year for Clark Kent—not only is the new Superman movie, Man of Steel, coming out this year, it’s also the 75th anniversary of the first Superman comic being published (Clark Kent sure looks good for 75!) We may not be able to visit Kypton just yet, but here are a few places in America...
Ipswich, MA: Beaches, Clams & Castles
By Tatiana Parent New England is known for it’s cozy small towns, apple orchards, coastal beaches and historic charm. However, oftentimes, some towns can get overlooked in favor of popular tourist destinations such as Cape Cod, Salem and Kennebunkport. One such hidden gem is Ipswich, MA, a town which encompasses virtually every quintessential New England trait there is. It’s...
Eureka! Panning for Gold in 2013
By Allison Reuther Hoping to strike it rich, but not quite ready to spend every available hour working overtime at some minimum-wage job? Well, have we got quite a list for you then. While gold mining is no longer considered an actual profession, there are still people who pan, dredge, and dig looking for those elusive nuggets, and why...
“The Office” Filming Locations: Touring Scranton
By Tatiana Parent As Pennsylvania’s sixth most populous city, Scranton is truly a vibrant and “electric” city. Literally. It’s no wonder The Office location scouts decided to set the iconic docu-comedy here. Although they were looking for somewhere droll to compete with Slough, in the UK, it’s British TV sister-city (at least according to the show’s creators), Scranton proved...
Five Amazing Shipwrecks You Can Visit in America
By Tatiana Parent Mark Twain once wrote “A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.” There’s something quite beautiful (and a bit bittersweet) about seeing a grand old ship rusting away, either grounded ashore, or in an oceany grave. Below are five amazing shipwrecks in America that you can actually visit and pay your respects...
Offbeat Art Museums: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
By Jessica Tedrick Art museums get a bad rap. Often seen as stuffy places where you find snobbish people or field trips full of kids, art museums aren’t for everyone. However, there are some truly atypical art museums scattered across the country and trust me, these aren’t your grandma’s art museums. Cartoon Art Museum- CA Who says cartoons are just...
Going to Extremes: US Travel for the Adventurer
By Jessica Tedrick Most people have a set idea of how they want to spend a vacation. It usually includes a tropical drink and some relaxation. If a lazy vacation isn’t really your speed then try some of these activities fit for the adventurer inside you. Whitewater rafting on the Colorado river through the Grand Canyon The Colorado River runs through...
Top Five Kitschy Hotels in the US: The fabulous, the Unique and the Old School
By Jessica Tedrick With all the attention being paid to the journey and the destination, hotels often get left in the dust. Sure, they can be a home away from home with their tiny coffee machines or weirdly dark, floral bedspreads, but the hotel is never the reason for traveling. However, every rule has an exception and these kitschy hotels...
Alternative SXSW: Chainsaws, Cathedrals & Pecans!
By Tatiana Parent If you’re roadtripping to SXSW and need a break from the latest hot new photosharing app pitch, then why not explore the other side of Austin, which is otherworldly in its kitschy coolness. Here are 5 of Austin’s Quirkiest Roadside Attractions: Cathedral of Junk (4422 Lareina Dr., Austin, TX) Vince Hannemann considers himself a “yardist”. He’s filled...
Sideways Road Trip: Santa Barbara Filming Locations
By Tatiana Parent We’ve all been there… Middle-aged, past your prime, trying to navigate the restless sense of ennui that plagues the privileged and self-centered. Well, that’s nothing a little wine-tasting, casual sex and a good road trip can’t fix! So, pop open a bottle of your best Cabernet (NO MERLOT!) and enjoy a Sideways road trip through the Santa...