You don’t have to go to Washington DC to learn about politics and the latest efforts for social justice. In New York City, the best place for this type of educational day is the United Nations. Every year over 1 million visitors take the time to visit the headquarters of the United Nations, located...

Los Angeles, California is one of the few places in the United States that outdoor enthusiasts can participate in their favorite outdoor activity nearly year round, thanks to moderate temperatures and over 300 days of sunshine each year.  With everything from surfing and kayaking to biking and hiking,...

The majestic saguaro cacti at sunset The Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona is one of the Southwest’s crown jewels, mostly because of the thousands of gigantic saguaro cacti that dot its sandy landscape. In fact, the cacti almost have a celebrity status among the thousands of people who visit...

I have had the thrill of living in some pretty exciting areas of the country.  One of the best parts of living in enticing destinations is that you get to play tour guide for friends and relatives eager to see the sights of your city.   While living in Baltimore, I was stuffed to the gills with blue...

During your visit to London, hopefully you will have an opportunity to visit one of the great wonders off the world, Stonehenge (map).  Located on a flat plain near Salisbury, the site is an easy day trip from London and in fact can be combined with a trip to other quaint villages in the area. People...