Archive for Category: "USA"
National Train Day: The 10 Reasons to Travel by Train Now
All Aboard! Today is National Train Day, a say to celebrate the romance, efficiency, and history of trains. Not only is train travel an important part of American history, it continue to be a cornerstone of transport for many of our citizens. So get out there are ride the rails. Here are 10 reasons to [...]
The Best Train Trips in North America
May 11 is National Train Day so it’s time to take a closer look at your North American train options with both Amtrak and Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer. Whatever line you choose, one of the best reasons to take your time and opt for the train is the view. Here are eight of the most awe-inspiring U.S. [...]
How to Walk across the United States
A cross-country road trip is a time-honored tradition, but it doesn’t necessarily mean driving. Alex Thurnher introduces five travelers who actually walked across the country and what inspired them to make the journey. Traveling cross-country is practically a rite of passage, an age-old concept for many Americans. That is, unless you’re talking about walking across [...]
Travel Tip: Staying Fit On The Road
Now that the weather is finally warming up, finding ways to enjoy the outdoors while getting your daily workout in has never been easier. Substituting the hotel gym with running routes is one way to go. Hotel staff can tell you where to run, of course, but if you don’t like exercising alone, options are [...]
Eight Weird and Wacky U.S. Festivals
What do giant mushrooms, mullet fish, washboards, and turpentine have in common? They are all themes of annual festivals held right here in the US of A…and the list doesn’t end there. Festivals are a wonderful way to make new friends, learn about history, and participate in your local community. Not to mention they’re the [...]
Going Off the Tourist Map with Hawaii Family Travel
Hawaii is a popular choice for families, but is there enough for kids to do on a remote, low-key island? Founder of CiaoBambino.com and family travel expert Amie O’Shaughnessy decided to eschew larger islands for a family adventure on Lanai. Hawaii can be touristy but thankfully visitors can access pockets of undeveloped, pristine landscape on [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Dan River Basin Association
Help preserve the environment while learning new skills and even help introduce others to the great outdoors. This week, our voluntourism spotlight highlights the Dan River Basin Association, located in Collinsville, Virginia, and headquartered in Eden, North Carolina. Learn more about their volunteer program in this weekend’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide and check back [...]
America’s Wackiest and Best Camping Sites & Road Trip Stops
The great American road trip is full of some expected stops–New Orleans, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas–so why not stay somewhere unexpected? Across the country, creative camping sites are popping up with repurposed trailers, hot spring pools, historic sites and even a safari. Laura Lee Jurgens shares 10 of America’s best and wackiest camping sites. [...]
