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3 Travel Destinations That Could Get You Killed

Some travelers like to push the envelope and travel to exotic – and even dangerous places. And while the thrill of an adrenaline rush can be enough to satisfy risk takers and adrenaline junkies alike …

These American Cities Were Voted to Have the ‘Snobbiest’ Residents

Have you ever gone to visit a town or city and felt out of place among the residents? Maybe you grew up in the Midwest and were overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of life in Washington D.C. Or may…

Visit These U.S. National Parks ‘After Dark’ For A Whole New Experience

Vacationing is such a hassle with the tyrannical rules placed on flying, entering attractions, and staying at accommodations, so where do you go? Tourists have begun to catch on and are looking for a …

Clueless and Annoying – Why “Travel Influencers” Are Ruining Travel for the Rest of Us

With the freedom to travel opening up more each day, Americans are finally getting out there again… … which also means so are the so-called “travel influencers.” This season, they’re more obnoxious th…

No Naked Dudes Holding Hands at This Dive in San Francisco

7 Mile House 2800 Bayshore Blvd. Brisbane, CA Sometimes I like a little history with my burgers and beer. Especially if that history involves gangsters, gamblers, and other shady characters of …

Subjugate Yourself to Russian River Brewing’s American Ingenuity

Russian River Brewing Company 725 4th St. Santa Rosa, CA Did you know that the Russians once colonized on the west coast of what’s now the United States? Yeah. Neither did I. They didn’t teach …

This Isn’t Pelosi’s Northern California. This is God’s Country.

When most people hear “Northern California” they think of the San Francisco Bay area. Then they immediately think of riots, squalid homeless encampments, and leftist politicians like Nancy Pelosi and…

Retro Chic: How the Classic Road Trip Motor Lodge Has Gone Upscale

Travelers seem to stick to the tried and true road trips to all the classic American destinations. While Times Square, Mount Rushmore, and Niagara Falls have their allure, there is another way to spen…

5 More Great Movies That Will Make You Want to Travel

Amid the global pandemic outbreak, we’re all going a little stir crazy waiting for this whole thing to blow over. If you’ve been working from home, then you’re one of the lucky ones. The rest of us ar…

These 1-Star Reviews Of National Parks Reveal The Ridiculousness Of Some People

Going on a trip and publicly rating your experience can be a valuable tool for other future travelers. In fact, many travelers have actually chosen what hotel they will stay at or which monuments they…