I live in New York City, so I spend much of my time exploring my home turf when not traversing in a foreign land. When I want to get away from the bustle of the city, I take a road trip to Long Island. There is much to see and do there. Did you know that Long Island is divided into four counties? Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. But when one ... [Read more]
Piled high above the Andes, Quito the capital city of Ecuador is one of the most captivating cities in South America. It doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Most visitors to Ecuador zip through town, having just enough time to catch the next flight to the Galapagos, with no time to explore treasure trove Quito. Trippy user Melissa Curtis was one of ... [Read more]
Los Angeles, one of the coolest cities in America, boasts world-famous movie studios, celebrity homes, long sandy beaches - perfect for anyone looking for variety in a destination. Plus, a vast choice of eateries from affordable food trucks to the finest Michelin starred restaurants. LA is a sprawling metropolis. You can’t explore the whole city on foot. ... [Read more]
When it comes to travel, like in all good things in life, there are unexpected risks. Before embarking on an around the world trip, Kellett Burns, a Trippy member asked: How do you stay fit and healthy on the road? It’s clear that staying fit and healthy is essential for a successful trip. But once in awhile those pesky ‘bugs’ may sneak up on you. ... [Read more]
The skies darkened and the rain started. Soon, it was coming down so hard that it sounded like a jet engine roar on the roof. Then came some cracks of lightening, which sounded at increasing frequency until it felt almost continuous. Fortunately, while the 30-year storm raged outside, my wife Sylvia and I were comfortably relaxing in our spacious and ... [Read more]
Until this point in our history, we have not found another planet teeming with life like our own. We continue to search, but it has become clear that what we have in planet Earth is something special, at least within the scope of our understanding. Our planet is naturally divided into continents and oceans, so the first question that comes to mind is ... [Read more]
