Ever wondered where the iconic beads and masks of Mardi Gras originated? These and other fun facts about Mardi Gras are revealed.
Beach Thursday Tribute: Healing Waters of Kawehewehe, Hawaii
On the island of Oahu, in front of the Halekulani Hotel is an odd natural phenomenon that over the years has drawn visitors from around to world to experience its apparent powers. Known as the Healing Waters of Kawehewehe, it is a natural channel of water that runs through the reef below where large amounts […]
Eating and Drinking in San Francisco
Do some stomach and liver stretches, because we’ve got the go-to guide for the best bars to eat and drink at in San Francisco.
Happy Centennial Grand Central Station! [PHOTOS]
Grand Central Station is a quintessentially “New York” landmark and today we say Happy Birthday GC! Here’s some fun facts and photos.
With Love from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho [Photos]
Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho is to Seattle as the Hamptons are to New York – a city dweller’s lakeside playground. Located in Northern Idaho and a 40-minute drive from Spokane, Wash., CDA offers skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling on Schweitzer Mountain in the winter and fishing, boating, and jet skiing on the crystal clear waters of […]
Golden Gate Bridge Tribute [PHOTOS]
During our trip to San Francisco and Berkeley, we wanted an up-close and personal experience with San Francisco’s most iconic landmark. We’d driven over the Golden Gate Bridge aka Chrysopylae, as it was named by Captian John C. Fremont, many times, but this was the first time we walked across it. And yes, it’s touristy, […]
7 Best San Francisco Quotes
San Francisco is inspiring. No city on the planet is like San Francisco. Here’s our picks for the 7 best San Francisco quotes. One day if I go to heaven…I’ll look around and say “It ain’t bad, but it ain’t San Francisco”. -Herb Caen San Francisco has only one drawback – ’tis hard to leave. […]
Austin City Guide + With Love from Austin, Texas [PHOTOS]
From the music scene to hill country, Austin is one of our favorite cities. For that reason alone, an Austin city guide is nearly impossible to be complete, so we’re going to boil it down to the best of the Eats, Plays, and Loves the city has to offer. For us that means food, drinks, […]
With Love from Moab, Utah
Ah Moab, Utah. We can’t sum up its striking beauty better than John Wayne did. During the filming of the 1961 film, The Comancheros, he remarked that southeastern Utah was “Where God put the West.” It’s also where “Thelma & Louise” met their maker in the classic 1991 film. Being outdoor lovers, Moab dazzled us. […]
Our Favorite 5 U.S. Holiday Light Shows
Like exchanging presents and drinking egg nog, holiday light shows are a tradition in the U.S. and many destinations around the globe during this time of year. They bring out the kid in all of us, whether we have children or not – you can’t help ooohing and aaaahing over their magical beauty. This year, […]
