The Visitor’s Guide to Portland’s MAX Rail System When talking about exploring new cities, it’s common to focus on walking and biking tours. But by mastering public transit, it’s often possible to see a wider range of the city — and that’s definitely the case in Portland, Oregon. The Portland MAX line consists of five…
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The Four Best Day Trips for Fall Visitors to Seattle
The Four Best Day Trips for Fall Visitors to Seattle For visitors to the Pacific Northwest this fall, there is no shortage of activities in Seattle, the region’s largest and fastest-growing city. Baseball fans can check out a Mariners game, foodies can stroll around Pike Place Market for hours, and brave souls unafraid of…
The Best Hotel Gyms for Fitness-Minded Travelers
The Best Hotel Gyms for Fitness-Minded Travelers When choosing a hotel, we don’t always care about the workout facilities. A couple of free weights and a dusty elliptical may seem like no problem when you’re focused on vacation! But thanks to the rapid growth of wellness tourism, the hospitality industry is looking to up their game…
Get The Facts About Breast Cancer
Get The Facts About Breast Cancer It’s October 1st and that means its time to start talking about breast health. Every year for Breast Cancer Awareness Month we wear our pink to show our support and raise awareness but that’s just a small part in bringing true awareness to Beast Cancer the disease. This month…
New TB Blood Testing Available #TBBloodTest #IC #AD
New TB Blood Testing Available I remember having to take TB tests when I was starting college. It was required for students wanting to live in the dorms. Back then the test was a skin test. You would go to the doctor’s office and get a needle stick that was somewhat under your skin. Then…
Boutique Style Hotels Across South Carolina
Boutique Style Hotels Across South Carolina South Carolina is high on my bucket list of states I want to visit. I have driven through the state a few times on trips down south but never stopped. Being such a beautiful state, I expect them to have great hotels as well. Here are some amazing boutique…
5 Ways to Involve the Kids in Christmas Prep
5 Ways to Involve the Kids in Christmas Prep Traditionally the holidays have represented spending time with family and friends, new and old, a time to get together in a communal setting, and a time for sharing love, laughter, and the making of great food. Typically it’s a stressful time, from choosing the tree to…
6 Football Stadiums That Beat Watching the Game from the Couch
6 Football Stadiums That Beat Watching the Game from the Couch Fans across the U.S. are rejoicing as football season finally gets underway (or, more accurately, they’re yelling at their TV screens and drinking a lot of beer). While many fans opt for the comfort of couch viewership, they don’t know what they’re missing live…
Exploring Beyond the Wine in Napa, CA
Exploring Beyond the Wine in Napa, CA The Northern California city of Napa is famous the world over for its tasty wines, but this scenic valley has plenty to offer visitors of all types, ranging from outdoor lovers to art enthusiasts. Napa’s food and art scene has thrived over the last few years, and many…
Items to Include in a College Care Package
Items to Include in a College Care Package When I was in college I loved getting packages from my parents with products I needed like personal care items, laundry products and snacks. Getting items like these made it easy for me to keep the money I had in my pocket and just use what they…
The Traveler’s Guide to Tipping Internationally
The Traveler’s Guide to Tipping Internationally Tipping is a hot topic in the United States these days, as rising minimum wages call into question the standard practice of making servers reliant on tips. For travelers abroad, tipping is an equally sticky issue. Figuring out what to tip when can all too quickly turn a relaxing vacation…
Family Dining on the Road at Denny’s
Family Dining on the Road at Denny’s Last month we took a mini family vacation to Hershey, PA to visit the sweetest place on earth – Hersheypark! It was a last-minute trip and because it was last-minute we ended up having to stay in Harrisburg because everything was booked in Hershey. Any family road trip…
The Best Scenic Runs for Tourists in New York City
The Best Scenic Runs for Tourists in New York City Heading to the Big Apple? Sure, there are the must-see for any tourist, from The Empire State Building and The Statue of Liberty to the Museum of Modern Art and Central Park. But perhaps there are some even cooler things to see not only by…
Get Ready for Tailgating With Rubbermaid Products
Get Ready for Tailgating With Rubbermaid Products Football season is already upon on us. I know this not because I’m a huge football fan but because my husband lives for this time of year. He’s a fan of both college and professional football so anytime the season is coming up he warns us that he’ll…
Five Attractions You Can’t Miss When Visiting San Francisco
Five Attractions You Can’t Miss When Visiting San Francisco Blog Type: Expert Opinion Piece San Francisco, California has been a top tourist destination for decades. With attractions like the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park, the city is easily a bucket list destination. Narrowing down your list of must see attractions might tough, but…
