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The Art-Loving Visitor’s Guide to Midtown Manhattan Museums

Exterior of the New York Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan

As author Thomas Merton wrote, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” In Midtown Manhattan, art lovers can step from the busy sidewalks into several world-class art museums, taking a refreshing dip into an unparalleled variety of masterpieces gathered from across the ages, across genres and around the world. … Read More

Unique, Offbeat Anaheim Sights & Activities

Anaheim Hills, California

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

5 Unique Singapore Adventures For First-Time Visitors

Yellow Pikachu mascot in Singapore

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

Gamcheon Culture Village: From Shanty Town to Tourist Attraction

Panorama of Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, South Korea

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

Sex Coins, Wooden Dildos + Other Historic Oddities at the Love Castle Sex Museum

Sexual statues at the Love Castle sex museum in Gyeongju, South Korea

Did you know in ancient Korea women were given coins featuring different sexual positions on their wedding day so they could learn the positions? That is just one of the many interesting things I learned at the Love Castle Sex Museum in Gyeongju, South Korea. Travelers always talks about the Seoul Sex Museum but it … Read More

Inside Changdong Art Village in Masan, Korea (창동예술촌)

Welcome to Changdong Art Village in Masan, Korea

Artists are interesting folks and anytime a bunch of them gather in one neighborhood it becomes an interesting neighborhood. A perfect example is Changdong Art Village, full of narrow alleys overflowing with street art, boutique art shops, studios, cafes, coffee shops and even an arcade. Scattered throughout the neighborhood are murals and tributes to some … Read More

Off The Beaten Path in The Bahamas

Sunset in the Bahamas

Just because this archipelago is a hugely popular destination for cruise ships and romantic getaways, don’t be fooled into believing that there is no stone left unturned in the Bahamas. These tropical islands still have several hidden gems that help make them even more of a must for anyone’s traveling bucket list 😉 Underwater Plane … Read More

Offbeat San Diego, California Sights and Activities

Night skyline of San Diego, California

San Diego is one of California’s most entertaining cities. It can be exciting or relaxing, fun or mischievous, but always an enjoyable and delicious time. While many people come here for the weather and beaches, there is much more to San Diego than simple shoreline. Check out these offbeat San Diego sights and activities to … Read More

Offbeat Reno Activities: The Biggest Little Quirky City in the World

Off-Roading near Reno, Nevada

Reno’s big sister Las Vegas may get all the attention, however that doesn’t mean visitors to Nevada should skip Reno. The city and surrounding area has plenty to offer — besides just gambling — without the overwhelming crowds of Vegas. Plus for being a “little city” it certainly has a quirky side that is anything … Read More

Unique & Offbeat Arlington, Texas Activities

Offbeat Arlington street art -- because everything is bigger in Texas

Situated in between Fort Worth and Dallas is Arlington, home to plenty of sights and things to do. Best known as the home of the Dallas Cowboys football team and a couple of major amusement parks, Arlington is a fun, tourist-friendly city. Such a shame so many visitors overlook the odd attractions and offbeat Arlington … Read More