Life in the Village
Settled in a tucked away corner of southern Louisiana is the community of Watson. Watson, now in the process of becoming incorporated, is technically a village. Now, when thinking of a village, kind...
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Small Town, Big Heart
Matthews, a humble town just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, is often overlooked as the perfect tourist getaway, where people of all ages enjoy a lifestyle of leisure and a unique quality of life....
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Namaste – Welcome To India, The Country Of The Lotus
Namaste is the greeting used in India. It means: the divine light within me bows to the divine light within you. My family has visited India twice, and we hope to go there again in...
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Timeless: A Cottage on Laurel Lake
Laughing. Smiling. Crying. Throwing family members off the dock. Swimming into the late hours of the night. Dazzling Fourth of July fireworks. Hundreds of picturesque memories...
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When In Rome…
Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved learning about Rome. One of the first chapter books I ever read was the Magic Tree House story about Roman times—I was especially fascinated by the...
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So Cal: Welcome to Sun City
California is more than our beaches. It's more than our Hollywood billboard, our vineyards, or our L.A. Lakers. California is the state of endless possibilities. There is something for everyone....
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Exploring the Essence of America: Mint Hill, NC
Flying down the 485 freeway through the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, you might easily miss the exit marking my hometown. But if your a spirited adventurer keen on understanding the the patterns...
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McHenry, Illinois: A Small Town With A Big Heart
When one thinks of northern Illinois they think of Chicago but, it is the suburbs of the Windy City that gave Chicago its’ reputation. Nestled midway between Chicago and Milwaukee,...
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Mediocrity At Its Finest: A Tour of Stafford County, Virginia
Cleverly disguised as a bedroom community (or as the highway sign says, “A Certified Business Location”), Stafford County is the southernmost county in Northern Virginia, with supposedly...
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Savor Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida- the home of the Ringling Museum of Art, extensive shopping, breathtaking bay, and the nation’s number one beach. I’m very proud to be able to call this town home, and...
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Muskegon, Michigan!
In the Great Lakes State of Michigan, there is a city that was oncenicknamed the Lumber Queen of the Mid-West; this city is Muskegon. It obtained this nickname because of its resources, such as dense forests...
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All About My Little Home Town, Kenosha Wisconsin
The city of Kenosha has many enjoyable things to see and do all year round. You can go fishing or to the beach in the summer, or go sledding or ice-skating in the winter. ...
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Rochester, New York
When looking for a prime vacation spot, none can beat the city of Rochester, New York. This city holds many attractions that appeal to a large variety of interests for all ages. Whether it's...
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Hidden Gem
It was a mile walk. Well, 0.9 miles exactly, if one plans to take the same walk I did, from the parking garage on the Country Club Plaza to Southmoreland Park. And what a beautiful...
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Montgomery Alabama: Where the Past Meets the Future
Montgomery Alabama offers a variety of activities that are not only fun, but also educational. The city provides a plethora of examples of our countries past while...
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Quaint and Fierce: Burke, Virginia
Burke is a small little suburban town in Virginia, full of peaceful scenery, and a loving community. While it’s not the ideal picturesque town that would be used for a painting on the surface,...
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Where Everyday Meets New Meaning
Located in Lincoln Heights in Lincoln Park right next to East Los Angeles College and a walk away from the USC Institute for Global Help, is a place that is rich with culture. Plaza De la Raza is...
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Caution: Disasters Make Attractions
October 29th, 2012. Unfortunately, this was the dreaded day Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey. A category 3 hurricane, houses were left flooded and power lines were tangled everywhere. That week, everything...
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Vermont Gold
Born and raised in Vermont, I have experienced the splendor of the Green Mountain’s five seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter and mud. Whether the trees are covered in piercing green...
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Visiting Coppell, Texas
Coppell, Texas. A small city in the greater Dallas area that is home to about 40,000 residents including...
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COLORADO SPRINGS (AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL)
Waking up in the morning and breathing fresh mountain air is often a reminder of my love for my hometown of Colorado Springs. Almost everyday I see the sun shining down on...
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The Upper West Side – A City Within a City
I was lucky enough to have been born in the Big Apple almost 17 years ago. Although I was raised in the Bronx, I identify more with the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where my grandparents live. These days,...
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White Cloud: A Hidden Town
Most people would write a blog about their hometown or a foreign place like London or Paris. I have chosen a place that is hidden and unknown to many. It is a place that I feel...
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The Blunt Truth About Los Angeles
1.In the metropolitan city of Los Angeles the question is not what to do, but what not to do! Ranging from a myriad of sightseeing activities to shopping centers, LA is a key travel destination for visitors...
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The Perfect Trip Is Not Far Away
When thinking over the many places I’ve visited in my life, I can’t help but come to the realization that my favorite is in my own backyard. From long walks around the lake at Cranes...
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Ken Caryl Valley–The Mountain Escape
Aspens wave their leafy hands in the air as chirping birds fly above their branches. Deer leap and canter through fields of gold, on their way back to their mountain dens. Water streams down a hill...
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A Little Town Called Villa Corona
Traveling is only one of the many beautiful things people love to do. It gives us the opportunity to meet and see things we otherwise would’t. It opens our mind and soul to new things and sets...
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Rockville: Beautiful Nature, Tasty Food and Friendly People
Rockville, Maryland seems too quiet for a vacation spot. Historic landmarks dating from the 1800s are on the same street as the suburban homes and the glass-tiled buildings of companies, and there...
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