Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we approach Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King. We also can reflect on—and take advantage...
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Planet Global Travel Blog
Read on for travel stories and tips from around the world.
You Never Know What—or Who—Is So Close
Sometimes, you stumble upon famous places without notice. During a trip in California, I took a lunchtime walk to explore the area. The...
Touring the World at a Cathedral of Learning
Sometimes, we find travel treasures in the least likely of places. While this photo looks like it was taken in some grand palace or...
New York's Space for a Space Shuttle
From head on, it looks like a giant Snoopy. But it's a Space Shuttle, and it lives right in the heart of New York City. The Intrepid Sea,...
You’re “Wright” to be Amazed at the Famous Flyer
Washington, DC, has some incredible sights. The White House, the Capitol, and all of the monuments to past Presidents and historical...
A 'Grande' Experience Where It All Began
I'm not a coffee drinker. I just don't like the taste of it. But I understand the global phenomenon that coffee drinking is, and how...
Kids of All Ages Love Balloons
Thanksgiving in the United States means being thankful for many things, big family get-togethers, eating too much, football, and—of...
You Ain't Nothing But a...House
I knew some Elvis songs, but I hadn't paid much attention to Elvis the man. I didn't know much about him. I didn't know his personality....
Under the Sea at the Georgia Aquarium
On a trip to Atlanta, I wanted to use my time wisely and was amazed at how many of the city’s attractions were located right next to each...
A Cyclone at the Beach
A summer in New York City isn't a full summer unless you head to the beach. That beach can be one down the Jersey Shore, on Long Island,...
We Came, We Saw, We Wrote About the Ghostbusters Firehouse
When you walk around a city like New York, whether you're a native or a tourist, you're probably always on the lookout for famous places....
A Real 'Room Where It Happened' for Independence
As we approach this July 4th—Independence Day in the United States—I'm reminded of a trip that included the actual location where the...
Carving Up a Legendary Trophy
On a trip to Toronto, I decided that the second thing I would do (after ascending the CN Tower) would be to visit the Hockey Hall of...
Spending Time in the Oval Office
Let’s be honest...it wasn’t THE Oval Office. But it was the Oval Office replica at a Presidential Library, something I highly recommend...
Serving Up a Hidden Gem in NYC
The US Open Tennis Tournament is played in New York City every late August/early September. While the word on this once hidden gem in New...
Up the River Without a Paddle: The Chicago River Tour
Chicago is one of America's premier cities. It's clean, lively, energized, full of culture, and packed with sights. But how many times...
How to Leave Your Heart (and Rented Bike) in San Francisco
You may think that bike riding in a super-hilly city like San Francisco isn't the smartest or easiest thing to do. But it offers so many...
A Ride Back in Time at Kennywood
In the suburbs just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, there's a small amusement park that mixes the thrill of modern-day...
The Art of Drinking (at the Met)
What if you could see the Manhattan skyline, watch the sunset, see the expanse of Central Park from above the trees, have some drinks...
Wild Wild West
My friends and I had always wanted to go hiking back home. So when we found ourselves planning a bachelor party in Las Vegas for one of...
Your Ticket to Journeys of a Lifetime
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