Tag: travel

The Travel Comeback Is Now

A train departure board with a sign reminding riders to wear face coverings. Photo credit: L. Tripoli.

Here’s what holiday 2020 travel data is starting to teach us: we’ve embarked on a travel comeback, but travel is not going to look like it did before.

Where to Stay in New York City: 6 Columbus

NYC Hotels: 6 Columbus room 77. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

The Convenience of an NYC Hotel in Midtown   Planning a short adventure to New York City where we would act as tourists in the metropolis closest to our home, the Brawny Sherpa and I opt for a stay at…

LBI Restaurants Worth Visiting

LBI restaurants: For romance, head to the Gables. Photo credit: J. Ciavardini.

From Upscale Romance to Diner Breakfasts, LBI Restaurants Dish Up Some Memorable Meals Long Beach Island isn’t just for surfers and sun worshippers; foodies can find their place here, too. On the island for a family graduation party recently, we…

Throwback Thursday: Mérida Cathedral 1989

Mérida Cathedral in Yucatán, Mexico, 1989. Photo credit: L. Tripoli.

What to See in Yucatán, Mexico One of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas may be found in Mérida, Mexico. Known as the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, the cathedral dates back to 1598. Commissioned by Pope Pius IV, the cathedral…

Hoofing It

Hoofing it: Get to know a city by walking it.

Get to Know a City by Walking It The best way to learn a city, see its inhabitants, and begin to understand a place is by walking it. Catching a cab, taking a bus, hopping on a subway are all…

Paris in Four Days

Paris in Four Days: The Bashful Adventurer takes a whirlwind trip to Paris. Photo credit: M. Ciavardini.

How to Thrive in a Whirlwind Trip to the City of Lights Getting all of the Youthful Adventurers together for a family trip is increasingly challenging given their hectic schedules, so we decide to make our journey to France a…