April 3, 2015 - 3:21 pm in Historical, Places to visitPort Isabel and South Padre Island, Texas: A little history and a lot of fun
Anyone who knows about Spring Break knows about Port Isabel and South Padre Island, but there’s more to these popular destinations than partying, nightlife, and great beaches. A Quick History of…
March 26, 2015 - 6:27 pm in Historical, Places to visitCharleston, SC: Where Old Southern Charm Meets Modern Fun
More than a bastion of southern pride, Charleston is a modern city with deep historic roots. The oldest city in South Carolina, it was first settled in 1670, and since that point has been a bustling…
March 16, 2015 - 1:48 pm in Historical, Places to visitChennai, India: The cultural capital of Tamil Nadu
Also known as Madras, Chennai, India is an ancient city that was also part of the British, French and Mysorian battle theaters in the 1600s. It's the capital city of the Tamil Nadu province, and one…
Halifax, Nova Scotia: Explosive History
Ranked as one of Canada’s best cities to live in and offering an excellent quality of life, Halifax is a Canadian jewel. Canada is a varied and beautiful place, much like the US, and this municipality…
February 19, 2015 - 5:05 pm in Attractions, Historical5 History Museums You’ve Never Heard of, But Need to See
Loving history is one thing, but knowing it is another. There are thousands of stories that go unheard, despite the mandatory inclusion of history courses in school. Many of them are more fascinating…
January 22, 2015 - 2:30 pm in Historical, Places to visitAntarctica: Cruises to a Scientific Utopia
This week, we're going to somewhere truly exotic, untouched by human hands. You won’t be able to stay in a hotel or eat in a restaurant here. There are no streets, and the only company you'll find…
More Than Silicon: A Quick Trip to Palo Alto, California
Chances are, you’ve heard of Silicon Valley. The city at the start of the tech revolution that swept the US in the 1990s, and continues today, is Palo Alto. It’s also home to Stanford University,…
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Titanic Sized History
Once the poster-child of Catholic and Protestant divisions, Belfast has morphed into a bustling metropolis in the past decade. Efforts at building a lasting peace here are visible in architecture…
Dublin, Ireland: Potatoes, Proclamations and Pubs
There’s more to Ireland than just emerald hills and Blarney stones. For hundreds of years, the Irish fought against British rule, and for a people known for their luck, we found very little of it…
Buffalo and Niagara Falls: Come for the Food. Stay for the Beauty.
New York is a state rich in experiences and adventures, laced with historical intrigue, and topped off with a decadent dash of natural beauty. Buffalo and Niagara Falls are among the most fascinating…
