Planning a Trip to United States

Staying Safe in Chicago, Illinois

Most of Chicago is safe for travel. It is highly advised that you avoid Harvey and Chicago Heights, as these areas are subject to rampant gang activity and high crime rates.

Visiting Boston, Massachusetts

When you're traveling to Boston, be sure to do a mix of the well known touristy spots with the best hidden gems of the city. There's so much lesser known history to Boston, so why not seek it out for...

Hetch Hechy, Yosemite

Because Hetch Hechy is not as well-known, it’s much less crowded. When we arrived at Yosemite on a Friday afternoon the first week in June, we did a drive through Yosemite Valley and then checked...

The Dry Tortugas

There’s a hidden gem 70 miles off the west coast of Key West and it’s called Dry Tortugas National Park. This all day excursion includes a boat ride, breakfast, lunch, snorkeling and the...

Visit the Geological Wonders of the American Southwest

Throughout our planet some of the most sensational achievements have not been built by architects or even sculpted by artists. In our natural world, from sandstone mountains in Central Europe to...

Four Favorite Santa Fe Restaurants

Everyone loves Santa Fe. But with so many restaurants, where should one eat? Dining in Santa Fe ranges from regional to worldly. Here are four local favorites, all near the Plaza. (And not all of...