If you love the water and you can quickly learn to navigate a boat, you should consider a houseboat vacation. Enjoy your days cruising and exploring the shorelines and waterways of America, while soaking up the sun in the comfort of a “home away from home” - your houseboat. There’s bound to be one lake or river where you’ll have the opportunity to ... [Read more]
Between their danger and their beauty, waterfalls are undoubtedly among the earth's most dramatic phenomena. They are treated with respect bordering on awe by almost every culture on Earth because their undeniable power is complimented by a mesmerizing sort of beauty. And falls come in many varieties: Some slink down from mountains and others explode off ... [Read more]
Recommended destinations for parents whose teens would rather be grounded than go on a vacation with the family. Parents of hard-to-please, moody teens take heart. There really are family-friendly resorts and cruises where mom and dad can co-exist with their independence-craving, alternative-minded, sports-crazed kids. As the mother of a teenage boy, I have ... [Read more]
What's the most beautiful building you've ever seen? This was a question posted by one Trippy user. Everyone has a different answer to this fun question. Wouldn’t you agree, beauty is abstract? Our answer will largely depend on our interest and where we’ve been. The prose “beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder” is true when it comes to naming the ... [Read more]
Washington DC is worth visiting. It tells the stories of the American people - the struggles and triumphs, the politics and history. I’ve been there twice. Visiting the same monuments the second time gave me a different perspective than the first. During the second trip, veterans mostly on wheelchairs were on the same path with me, heading towards the ... [Read more]
When we hear about California, it’s usually concerning celebrities or beach side fun, but this state is actually one of the most diverse and visually appealing locations in America. This is due to the presence of countless different types of landscapes, climates, and tourist attractions. The best places to visit in California lie within ten of its ... [Read more]
