A Treehouse Stay in South Carolina
A Treehouse Stay in South Carolina: canoeing the Edisto river to a rustic treehouse where guests can stay overnight
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Ten Best Learning Vacations for Families
Family Destinations for Learning Vacations By Kyle McCarthy When it comes to vacations, the “best” for each family is a subjective choice based on circumstance and timing. When my family is exhausted from work and school, a “flop and drop” beach vacation sounds ideal. In mid-winter, an active ski break is irresistible. But when it…
Postlingberg in Linz, Austria: A Journey to Fairyland
> The Zwergenkuche, or miniature kitchen, in Postlingberg, a fairyland in Linz, Austria By Larry Zalatel Children and grown-ups alike enjoy the Dwarf and Fairly Land of Postlingberg. Postilingberg is the landmark of the city of Linz, Austria and overlooks the Danube River. On Saturday morning in Linz, Austria, it is market day. The brightly…
Biking in Pittsburgh, PA: A Resurgent Biking Destination
Biking Pittsburgh’s Transformed Riverfronts By Sony Stark “Cycle tracks abound in utopia,” said H.G. Wells. If that’s true, then Pittsburgh, Pa., comes closer to utopia than any other metropolis in the country. The former “Steel City” has transformed itself into a rails-to-trails showpiece complete with 21 miles to bike, walk, board or blade. The Forks…
Great Travel Writers of History
Some Famous Writers Who Also Loved to Travel In this article, we present some of the finest travel writers in history. From Charles Dickens chatting with a Choctaw chieftain aboard a steamboat on the Ohio River, to Isabella Bird riding her pony through remoted snowbound passages in the Colorado Rockies. If you have a favorite…
Charles Dickens was a Travel Writer, Too!
By Stephen Hartshorne “This is not the republic I came to see. This is not the republic of my imagination.” Charles Dickens was best known as one of the greatest writers of fiction in the history of the English language, but he was also a heck of a travel writer. Here are some selections from…
Chicago: Top Ten Things to See and Do
Susan McKee, a Chicago native, picks the top ten things to see and do in Chicago. Hotel recommendations, tourist stops, and more.
Harrison County Indiana: Caves, Canoes, History and Wine
Harrison County Indiana: a weekend trip to Harrison County Indiana to tour the Marengo Caves and local historic sites, and local restaurants and wineries
Glacier Country Montana: Real Dining, Real Skiing
A winter visit to Glacier National Park in Northwest Montana.
Caution Funny Signs Ahead
A book full of pictures of hilarious roadsigns from around the U.S. By Isadora Dunne The folks at RoadTrip America have been collecting pictures of funny and odd road signs for years, and have an impressive online gallery of more than 400 photographs, submitted by RTA members from around the U.S. and Canada. After twelve…
Pittsburgh, PA: Nature, Culture, Rivers, Arts–No Steel Mills
Pittsburgh, You’ve Got Spunk. I Love Spunk By Max Hartshorne GoNOMAD Editor I knew I’d like this city, from the moment I stepped into the town car that whisked me the 22 minutes from the airport to the Marriot downtown. Entering Pittsburgh from its airport, you drive past rolling hills and countryside to a gradual…
New Hampshire Summer Stock Theatre:
‘The Magic That’s Born in the Heart’ By Stephen Hartshorne GoNOMAD Associate Editor Everybody has their own idea of a great vacation, I guess. For my daughter Sarah and me, this year at least, it had to include a lot of theatre. She’s an aspiring actress and I’m an aspiring playwright. But we also wanted…