Banff National Park is Canada's first national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a bucket list destination for many. Banff and the surrounding Canadian Rockies is an unquestionable 4 season destination with an unlimited number of things to do in Banff in winter. A Banff winter dramatically transforms the landscape into a winter wonderland opening up possibilities not … [Read more...]
Why You Need New York Tour1 in Your New York Itinerary
Living in New York City, I often see all kinds of tours leading visitors around the city. Some are on foot while others are by bus. Tours offer sightseeing and city history or focus on a particular theme like food or a specific neighborhood. Curious to know which New York City day tours visitors raved about, I checked on TripAdvisor and was surprised to see a company I … [Read more...]
Context Travel NYC: Uncovering Hamilton and Revolutionary New York Tour
New York City hasn't done as great a job as Boston or Philadelphia. When you walk through the streets of Lower Manhattan, signs of Colonial and Revolutionary times aren't prominently displayed. That doesn't mean New York's past is gone or that it can't be found as you walk from street to street. On the contrary, you just have to know where to look. Let me go out on a … [Read more...]
8 Things to Do in Playa del Carmen Mexico (Or Not)
Sometimes you just want an easy trip. You know, the type that's usually on the short side and doesn't require much of an agenda. For most travelers, a classic beach-style vacation is what comes to mind. In truth, it could be any destination where you don't need maps or guidebooks. There's no plan to seek out the "best" restaurants. Nor are you expecting life-changing … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Successful 1 Week Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary
Utah's National Parks are simply stunning. From lush green valleys and sandstone formations in every shade of orange to deep canyons and expansive panoramas stretching as far as the eye can see, Utah's National Parks will take your breath away, transport you to another planet, and inspire your inner sense of adventure all in one fell swoop. You could spend an endless number … [Read more...]
