Every May, New York City shuts down its streets and invites thousands of riders on the route of a lifetime. This year, I will be one of them. Gearing Up for A Different Kind of Weekend Away Unlike a relaxing sun filled vacation filled with beaches and cocktails, I opted for a 40-mile bike ride
Cincinnati is an exciting place full of great food, cold beer, unique history, and terrific adventure. I spent a weekend in Cincinnati and discovered the top things you must experience while visiting. Staying at the luxurious 21C Museum Hotel is a wonderful experience. The hotel owners have an outstanding art collection that they send revolving
Make a vehicle your home and choose a route for your road trip. All are filled with more adventures than you could imagine. 1. The Freedom A routine can make you feel trapped. We all have one, and even when we’re traveling our days are sometimes planned to the tee. Scrap that! No more of
Contrary to popular belief, traveling can be extremely affordable for the modern day adventure seeker. With the right tricks and tactics, you can save your hard earned cash while still going on the trip of your dreams. 1. Begin Planning Well in Advance Planning is important to start well in advance. Giving you more time
Nicaragua is an up-and-coming destination, part tropical paradise, and part surfers haven. You absolutely need to visit at least once (and ideally many times more!) The largest of the Central American countries, Nicaragua sits between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, with Honduras and Costa Rica as its neighbors. Although Costa Rica has been
Visiting Stonehenge in the English Countryside was my travel partner’s idea. But I wondered, what’s so special about a pile of rocks in a circle? I had seen photos of Stonehenge before, usually as computer screensavers and knew it was a landmark – but I was unaware of the ideologies, the myths and the curiosity
The Collingwood/Georgian Bay area is one of Ontario’s most enchanting destinations for those seeking adventure, recreation or just a little R&R. Here we’ve narrowed the list to 6 places you should visit, so you won’t miss out. 1. Scenic Caves Nature Adventures In Collingwood, there’s a labyrinth of caves carved by glaciers, buried deep inside
For some of us, “expensive” is the last word we search when looking for accommodation while traveling. For others, money is no object when it comes time for a rich travel itinerary. With luxury hotels that have perks, privacy, pampering, protection, and pools, why would you go outside to see the city? Let’s take a
So, you’ve found the perfect destination, booked your flight, secured a great place to stay. Now all you have to do is pack your bags. Solo Travel can be a fun and rewarding experience but a little intimidating if it’s your first time going alone. Not only are you unsure of what to bring, but you don’t have
Months ago, after dozens of pizza orders and an upset stomach, I discovered me and dairy just weren’t getting along. As an avid ice-cream lover and daily coffee drinker, downsizing on dairy was a challenge I was not ready to face. Slowly, I worked my way through soy milk, coconut milk, and black coffee before
A comfortable flight is the first step to having a positive trip. On a 14-hour direct flight, I didn’t bother spending an extra $10 on a travel pillow and slept for the entire trip. For the next week, all my pictures were taken with a head tilt. To Facebook friends it was a new pose
Some of us don’t want to be seen alone. We reject the idea of going out to eat alone, seeing a movie alone or even walking down the street alone. This fear of being totally and utterly alone can flood our lives. It can cause us to never dive deeper inside and get to know ourselves
