3 Great Places for Craft Beer in Whitstable, England
Whitstable is a lovely seaside town located in Kent, about an hour away from London by train. It makes for a nice day trip out of the city, especially …
San Jerónimo Monastery in Granada, Spain
March 31, 2022 Art & Architecture, Culture, Europe, Granada, History, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
Granada, Spain has plenty of beautiful architecture & history. In addition to La Alhambra, other historical sites dot the city. One highlight is the San Jerónimo Monastery (Real Monasterio …
3 Great Places for Craft Beer in Litchfield Park, Arizona
March 27, 2022 Arizona, Beer & Breweries, Food & Drink, North America, Phoenix-Tempe-Scottsdale, Travel Guides, United States No Comments
Litchfield Park, Arizona is a West Valley suburb of Phoenix that first started as a planned community for Goodyear, who farmed cotton in the area for use in tires. …
Carthusian Monastery in Granada, Spain
March 22, 2022 Art & Architecture, Culture, Europe, Granada, History, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides 1 Comment
Granada, Spain is filled with beautiful historic sites to visit. While La Alhambra is the focus for most visitors (and rightfully so), there are several other places also worth …
Disfrutar in Barcelona, Spain: One of the Most Amazing Dining Experiences of My Life
Disfrutar in Barcelona is one of the best restaurants in the world. It has won numerous accolades, including a listing in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants (where it currently …
10 Great Miradores in Granada, Spain – The Best Views in the City
March 5, 2022 Art & Architecture, Culture, Europe, Granada, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Spain, Travel Guides 1 Comment
Granada, Spain is a beautiful city, blending centuries of history & architecture from Moorish & Spanish influences. The old Arab Quarter, known as the Albaicín, is an excellent place …
Fraunces Tavern: American History in the Oldest Restaurant in New York City
February 26, 2022 Art & Architecture, Culture, History, Museums, New York, New York City, North America, Travel Guides, United States No Comments
New York City has always held an important place in American history. From the days of the American Revolution through today, it has been the site of many significant …
Eastern California Museum
February 22, 2022 California, Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Museums, Travel Guides, United States, Yosemite-Mammoth Lakes No Comments
When done well, local museums are a valuable resource for gaining a deeper background regarding the places you visit. Even the smallest of towns can have great museums. One …
Manzanar: Ugly American History in Beautiful Eastern California
February 13, 2022 California, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Museums, Travel Guides, United States, Yosemite-Mammoth Lakes No Comments
U.S. 395 travels north & south through the desolate Owens Valley of Eastern California. The imposing snow-capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada tower to the west. It is here …
15 great places for craft beer in Málaga, Spain
Sun-soaked Málaga, Spain is a great city, with plenty of history, including the beautiful Alcazaba, Castillo de Gibralfaro, & cathedral. Thanks to Málaga’s lovely weather, you can drink outside …
35 Great Day Trips from San Francisco
While San Francisco is amazing & packed with tons of fun things to do, there’s even more to see beyond the city’s borders. Whether you’re looking to explore Wine …
8 great places for craft beer in Gowanus, Brooklyn, New York
January 29, 2022 Beer & Breweries, Food & Drink, New York, New York City, North America, Travel Guides, United States No Comments
Gowanus is another section of Brooklyn that’s in the process of transforming from an industrial neighborhood to a residential one. Just south of downtown Brooklyn, the neighborhood is bordered …
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – Home of the Oldest Trees in the World
January 26, 2022 California, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Travel Guides, United States, Yosemite-Mammoth Lakes No Comments
I remember reading a book when I was a kid that had a section about the oldest trees in the world. The book had photos of gnarled trunks popping …
6 great places for craft beer in Mesa, Arizona
January 22, 2022 Arizona, Beer & Breweries, Food & Drink, North America, Phoenix-Tempe-Scottsdale, Travel Guides, United States No Comments
Mesa, Arizona is a quieter suburb that’s generally overshadowed by Phoenix, Scottsdale, & Tempe when it comes to food & drink. That’s started to change a bit in recent …
Pueblo Grande Museum
January 17, 2022 Arizona, Art & Architecture, Culture, History, Museums, North America, Phoenix-Tempe-Scottsdale, Travel Guides, United States No Comments
For over 1000 years, the Hohokam people made what is now the Phoenix area their home. They built vast networks of canals, setting up irrigated farmland that was some …