Considered one of the great cities of the United States and World. Chicago has no limit to the amount of wonderful things to see, do, and eat in this great city. We help you plan your trip through Chi-town, and explore some of it's best things to do. Follow along. If you have any other suggestions or recommendations, we'd love to hear them … [Read more...]
Category: United States
How to Visit Hemingway in Ketchum Idaho
One of the most famous writers in America, Ernest Hemingway is famous for his intense writing, sense of adventure, direct language. He has created some of the most well read books including The Snows of Kilimanjaro, A Farewell to Arms, The Old Man and the Sea, and The Killers. Upon coming to Ketchum myself, I was shocked to learn of it's famous … [Read more...]
NPS: San Juan Islands NHP: The War of the Pig
The War of the Pig: The Pig Incident June 15, 1859. American Farmer Lyman Cutlar finds a pig rooting through his potato patch. This pig he thinks is one he's seen before and is tired of dealing with the damage. He raises his rifle, aims at the burrowing swine and fires. The shot sets of a chain of events that he probably didn't … [Read more...]
8 Great Things to Do in Fargo North Dakota
Maybe you are like me somehow find yourself in Fargo and wonder... What is there to do in Fargo ND? You know, I probably had some biases of the place, having only really known about from a movie of the same name (that actually takes places mostly in Minnesota). So I like you are probably wondering how can I make the most of my time. I … [Read more...]
Guide to Nicodemus National Historic Site – Kansas
Nicodemus National Historic Site protects the only remaining western town settled by freed African American Settlers during the Reconstruction Period. There was a call for African Americans to start moving westward and they were promised land in the free state of Kansas for Homesteading. They came in droves, on train, on foot, and carrying all … [Read more...]
Guide to Visiting Shoshone Falls – Idaho
Called the "Niagara of the West", Shoshone Falls Idaho at 212 feet tall and over 900 feet wide are an incredible show of nature. They are actually taller than Niagara falls and the thundering water is impressive to see. It's a shock they are not as famous as it's cousin to the west. To be honest, I had not heard of them myself until someone I met … [Read more...]
NPS: River Raisin National Battlefield Park
The Battle of Frenchtown: River Raisin January 1813,American Troops gathered at Maumee Rapids for a campaign to retake the Detroit from the British. America had declared war on the British months before in what would become known as the War of 1812. In August of 1812, Detroit had fallen to British forces. General Winchester had received word … [Read more...]
Guide to the Iceberg Lake Trail Hike in Glacier NP
The Iceberg Lake trail is one of the most beautiful and popular trails. It is located in the Many Glaciers section of Glacier National park and takes you to a glacial lake. About the Iceberg Lake Trail Distance: 9.3 miles | Type: Out & Back | Elev. Gain: 1,450 ft. | Avg. Time: 4 hours | Difficulty: Moderate The Iceberg Lake … [Read more...]
Guide to the Ptarmigan Tunnel Hike – Glacier National Park
There are a lot of great hikes in Glacier National Park, but few have something as cool as Ptarmigan Tunnel. While it was not my ultimate favorite hike, I really did find the tunnel to be very cool, and the view out of this world. If I had more time I would have combined the hike with the larger multi-day hike that leads people further into the … [Read more...]
Shinbashi 72 Review – Upper West – NYC
Shinbashi 72 Restaurant I think one of the most incredible things in Covid is that there are actually new places opening up. In my neighborhood here of the Upper West Side, I’ve seen several restaurants open up during my time here. One of the newest ones is Shinbashi 72, a Japanese restaurant which features Japanese Comfort food. The restaurant … [Read more...]
Review: UWS – Joe’s Steam Rice Roll
I’ll have to say, I had no idea what a rice roll was prior to ordering it from Joe’s Steam Rice Roll on the Upper West Side. It is not the first location of theirs's but it was my first foray into the brand. Steamed Rice Rolls are a Cantonese specialty from Southern China made from a thin rice batter. You have your choice of meat filling and … [Read more...]
Visiting the Rockefeller Tree during Covid
The weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful. It is the holiday season and one of the things most sought after is going to view the tree. But it is also a pandemic and that has made things far more difficult as well. And as many have asked, what has the tree visiting been like during Covid-19? Visiting the Tree The first thing … [Read more...]