Algiers Point is a quaint, leafy suburb of New Orleans. We used it as a base to explore the Cajun wonderland but there’s plenty to justify a ride on the ferry over to wander its charming streets. Algiers Point is New Orleans’ second oldest neighborhood, but it’s a world apart from the cobbled streets and boisterous celebrations occurring across the...
Quimet? What is it about a hole in the wall outlet in a nondescript El Poble Sec side street that brings celebrity chefs and foodies from all over the world? Why Conde Naste? Why Anthony Bourdain? Why would anyone bring attention to this tiny bottle shop that can’t fit more than 20 people at a time? Why let the secret out? Quimet y Quimet (pronounced Kimmet and...
Memphis’ Bass Pro Pyramid is the world’s largest Bass Pro Shop, fishing, and outdoor retail outlet, treading an incredibly fine line between mega shopping experience and redneck wonderland. So what’s with the Pyramid? The Mississippi and the Nile are two very different river systems, but both have a Memphis on their respective shores, so it made total sense to...
The Crazy Communist Tour Krakow takes you on a Trabant drive to Nowa Huta, the “perfect” communist town. Nowa Huta (pronounced Nova Hooter) is a small city on the outskirts of Krakow. To get a true flavor of Polish life during the communist occupation, we throw caution to the wind and embark on a day trip like no other – driving around with a gorgeous...
Take the Sun Studio tour and stand in the footprints of the legends of early rock n roll. Have you ever been to a place where you feel like you could be right beside those who made it so special? That’s a sensation you will feel at Sun Studio on Memphis’ Union Street. Sun Studio has a humble exterior and interior which belies its rich backstory, breaking rock and...
Barren, mysterious, primal, the Isle of Mull is the Hebridean wilderness at its best and it’s just a short ride when you take the car ferry to Mull from Oban. Ruined castles, colorful fishing villages and fresh seafood are all alluring propositions when considering a visit to the Isle of Mull. What astounded us was the peacefulness and natural beauty that...
It’s the middle of winter and raining and instead of nursing a coffee, we’re heading to the Boston Tea Party Museum. The Boston Tea Party Museum and Tea Ships commemorates the rebellion between the colonists and the British over extra taxes being placed on bales of tea, which kick-started the American War of Independence. What was basically an ambush where the...
Get the blood pumping by hiking Breakneck Ridge and the Cornish Estate As the leaves begin to turn from greens to rich oranges and reds, New Yorkers head up the Hudson River to go hiking Breakneck Ridge and the Cornish Estate at Cold Spring. With the promise of breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley in full fall foliage, challenging scrambles, and pumpkin spice...
16 Long Weekend Escapes from New York City If you feel like 2020 owes you a break, here are some great trip ideas and 16 long weekend escapes from New York City. With the whirlwind of chaos that has turned 2020 from the year with so much potential to the year from hell, travel plans have been destroyed, international trips vetoed, and most other states rendered...
A Trabi Safari in a classic Trabant is the perfect mode of transport to take in the sights and overpowering fumes of life in Cold War-Era Berlin. A Trabi Safari driving an old East-German-made Trabant is possibly the best way to find your bearings in Berlin. It was Adolf Hitler who first came up with the idea of an affordable car for all people – the Volkswagen...