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Sun, sand and coconuts here on the beach in Florida

Florida – A Surprisingly Wild State

Florida is often associated with glitzy city life and massive theme parks. However, as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have stated, there are over 6 million acres of recognized wild areas in Florida – more than in any other state. This isn’t just a number, and there are a number of utterly wild … Read more

Pros and Cons of Moving to a New State

Whether it be for a promotion, a career change, schooling, or just for fun, moving out of state sounds like an exciting adventure. If you’re looking for a fresh start in life, you may be tempted to pack your bags and head across the country for new experiences and surroundings. It can be tempting – … Read more

Dragon boats docked at Vancouver, Canada

Top 5 Summer Festivals in Canada

Canada has a lot to offer when it comes to festivals, especially in the summer. Not only does the country offer many public festivals with free admission, but they also host many private events. One thing you quickly learn is there are no shortage of fun summer festivals in Canada — locals really savor that … Read more

Anaheim Hills, California

Unique, Offbeat Anaheim Sights & Activities

Like most of California’s cities, Anaheim can be a fun, cool, and quirky vacation destination — especially if you know the right places to get off the beaten tourist path. From ultimate trampoline dodgeball to the unique Barbeer — greatest barbershop ever — these are some of the most entertaining offbeat Anaheim activities to experience. … Read more

Yellow Pikachu mascot in Singapore

5 Unique Singapore Adventures For First-Time Visitors

The tourism industry in Singapore is booming with more than 17.4 million international tourists visiting the country in Southeast Asia during 2017. Apart from picturesque natural landscapes, Singapore also offers visitors world-renowned tourist attractions such as the Singapore Zoo, the Singapore Flyer, Clarke Quay, and Merlion Park. Nothing wrong there….just predictable. Don’t be predictable. Travel … Read more

Breathtaking view of Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Discovering the Joys Your Home State Offers

When you think travel destinations, “far away places with strange-sounding names” likely come to mind. But while there are plenty of these you can visit, going there can be an expensive proposition. If your budget demands something a little less exotic but just as fascinating, consider going to one of your home state destinations. It’s … Read more

Decency forbids in Gamcheon Culture Village

How The Devil Saved Me From Indecent Exposure In Korea

A million to one odds. So many great stories start that way. One great Seinfeld episode even ends that way. It’s funny how a few seemingly innocuous, unrelated events all culminate it one pinnacle moment of either great success or shameful failure. In this particular instance it was the former not the latter when the … Read more

Panorama of Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, South Korea

Gamcheon Culture Village: From Shanty Town to Tourist Attraction

Perched on a hillside in Busan, South Korea, this once colorless neighborhood is now a colorful tourist attraction known as Gamcheon Culture Village (부산 감천문화마을). Although it resembles the colorful favelas of Rio de Janeiro upon first glance, explore within and you quickly realize that color is the only thing the two have in common. … Read more

Mountain Jogging in Chamonix, France

Spruce Up Your Holidays With These Outdoor Activities

Finding the right outdoor activity during the holidays is important; it keeps everyone in the household active, entertained and even plays a part in family bonding. Nothing is worse than feeling bored except when others complain about feeling bored. Kinda makes you feel guilty, right? Outdoor activities are a great way to get rid of … Read more