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Put This West Texas Gem on Your Radar
Lubbock, Texas is a vibrant city that embraces its Western heritage. It is a foodie’s delight, filled with great wine, art, culture and fun for the family.
How to Have the Perfect Chicago Weekend
Chicago offers a full agenda for any weekend visit. To narrow down the options for a perfect trip, we’ve partnered with family traveler (and Chicago resident) Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip. She shares some favorite things to do and places to eat to have the...
7 Chicago Gems You’ll Want to Visit on Your Next Trip
Chicago is the perfect city to explore anytime of year, here are some favorite Chicago gems to visit on your next trip to the Windy City.
5 Ways to Tailor Your Perfect Trip to San Francisco
Planning a trip to San Francisco? We’ve partnered with men’s lifestyle and travel expert Joe Miragliotta from Joe’s Daily to help make your vacation in the Bay area one you'll never forget. A few weeks ago, the wife and I were invited out to San Francisco to...
7 Things to Do in Texas Other Than the Alamo!
Searching the BIG state of Texas to find things to do, other than the Alamo, can be daunting. So, we’ve partnered with adventure, culture, and luxury travel writer Dr. Cacinda Maloney, from PointsandTravel.com as she explores the state big enough to be its own...
5 Ways to Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
I’ve always wanted to see the cherry blossoms in Tokyo during peak season, and this year I was lucky enough to check that off my bucket list. I loved everything about sakura season in Japan! There are blossoms everywhere you turn, from advertisements to souvenirs, to...
Experiencing London Film Tourism, Royalty and Tea
As someone who has been living in Los Angeles for the last 16 years, the concept of Film Tourism is far from an unfamiliar one for me.
Roaming Gnome Gets Weird in Portland
I love spending time at the beach as much as the next traveler, but sometimes I need something different. A place where I can let my hair — and my beard — down, and truly be myself. A city that celebrates uniqueness. And I know I’ll find it in Portland. This...
5 Places to Slow Down and Travel Like a Local
In a recent informal poll of Travelocity's Gnational Gnomad community, after spas, taking time to explore local sights was the second-most mentioned relaxing activity. Kirsten Maxwell, founder and editor of Kids Are A Trip makes it a point to learn about the...
How to Save Time and Skip the Line in Paris
A visit to Paris is the trip of a lifetime for many. Paris is a beautiful city to enjoy at a leisurely pace, but people might have limited time to explore. We’ve partnered with Kirsten Maxwell of Kids Are A Trip for her tips on how to save time and skip the line in...
5 Jacksonville Neighborhoods to Explore Now
There's no better way to learn about a new place than from the perspective of a local resident, so we’ve partnered with travel and lifestyle writer Angie Orth from Angie Away to learn about her hometown -- Jacksonville, Fla. Planning a trip? Start here! When you...
Tour San Diego’s Hottest Breweries via Fire Truck
San Diego is jam-packed with beautiful beaches, must-try restaurants, and some of the world's most popular breweries. Joe from Joe's Daily shares his favorite way of touring San Diego's brewery scene via a fire truck. Living in Los Angeles has many perks. One of them...
Summertime in Chicago: The Best Things to Do
When warm weather arrives in Chicago, tourists and locals alike head out to enjoy the endless number of Windy City activities and copious amounts of sunshine. We’ve partnered with Kirsten Maxwell of Kids Are A Trip to give us the inside scoop on the best things to do...
The Roaming Gnome Goes Behind the Scenes of Amélie on Broadway
By very special invitation, I’m lucky, thrilled and humbly flattered to be present for the first performance of Amélie on Broadway! I’ll be in New York City for an extra special treat-- a behind-the-scenes look at the show and a meeting with the cast. I can’t wait!...
San Antonio Girls Trip
San Antonio, Texas is a festive city rich in culture and vivid history. Throughout the city you will be greeted with bits of history, flavorful food, unique architecture, fun times, and good weather. In fact the weather is good year-round, making anytime a solid time...
Best Irish Pubs in the U.S. to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
It’s that time of year again! For some, March 17th is a religious holiday that honors St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century. For others, it’s also the only day of the year when you can legitimately dress like a Leprechaun, drink...
7 Ways to Experience the Year-Round City: Escondido
Sometimes finding the perfect town to visit is very close to a familiar one. We've partered with travel writer Ava Roxanne Stritt of Spa Travel Gal to point out the features of the small town of Escondido which has big activities to share. You would think a town this...
Santo Domingo – The First City of the New World
Sometimes the best part of traveling is the memories you bring home when you have a luxury experience. We’ve partnered with adventure, culture and smart-luxury traveler, Dr. Cacinda Maloney from the blog Points and Travel as she reflects on an unforgettable luxury...
Crazy Sports Fans Travel The World
Sometimes the best part of traveling is the memories you make. We’ve partnered with adventure, culture, and luxury traveler Dr. Cacinda Maloney from the blog Points and Travel, as she discovers the world of crazy sports fans that travel the world! Are you a big sports...
Getting Beyond the Space Needle in Seattle
Seattle is surrounded by water, mountains and forests and is probably most well known for its rainy weather, coffee and the Space Needle. We all know there is much more to a city than the sum of its stereotypes, so we’ve partnered with professional travel blogger Mike...
How To Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Sydney, Australia
Chasing the perfect New Year's Eve? Erin of Travel With Bender unravels what makes Sydney, Australia one of the best parties in the world and how to make the most of it. When it comes to New Year’s Eve celebration hotspots around the world, there’s no shortage...
Best Places to Visit in the USA in 2017
Searching the USA to find the most charming places in the USA for you to visit in 2017, we’ve partnered with adventure, culture, and luxury travel writer Dr. Cacinda Maloney, from the blog PointsandTravel as she hunts these places down by asking travel writers,...
25 Most Giving Cities in the U.S.
You appreciate the value of helping those less fortunate, preserving the environment, and improving the conditions of the world around you. That’s why we analyzed hundreds of thousands of social-media posts from across the country to determine America’s most...
Fall in Love with Seattle This Autumn
Travelers in the know have figured out that autumn is the best time to visit Seattle. We’ve partnered with former Seattle resident Keryn Means of Walking On Travels to find out what the Emerald City may be hiding behind those rain clouds during the fall. Seattle will...
Top 6 Things To Do in Ubud, Bali
Whether it’s for a few days or a few months, the charming town of Ubud, will thrill travelers looking for an authentic Indonesian vibe. There are a ton of things to do ... but where to start? We’ve partnered with Julia Dimon of Travel Junkie Julia as she shares her...