North America

NY v.s. LA: Best City for a 4 Day Getaway

Sometimes you have just enough time for a short getaway. You want to go somewhere cool but with so many options how do you decide? Why not choose between the two titans of the US, New York City or...

How to Spend a Weekend in Portsmouth New Hampshire

Recently my husband and I spent a fabulous winter weekend in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Portsmouth lies a little over an hour from our house. However, the real distance from suburban Massachusetts to...

Experience Yellowstone Early and Avoid the Crowds

Most visitors arrive in Yellowstone and are overwhelmed by the crowds. Understandably so, Yellowstone has received more than 4 million visitors for the last few years. From my personal opinion as a...

How to Have Your Dream Wedding on a Budget in New Orleans

Did you know that the average wedding cost in the United States last year was over $25,000? My husband, Paul, and I agreed that we had no interest in spending that kind of money on our wedding. We...

Best time to experience New Orleans is during Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is one of the most popular celebration in North America, people from different places travel and reach New Orleans to celebrate and have fun at Mardi Gras. This season is all about crowd...