Black History Month is an excellent opportunity to enrich your understanding of the remarkable people, places, and contributions that shaped -- and still continue to shape -- American culture. Across the...

Fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, is quite prevalent in this digital day and age. With the abundance of vacation images on social media, it’s not uncommon for travelers to get anxious about planning...

Skiing is hands down one of the most popular winter activities, and with good reason. It's thrilling and adventurous, there's a social aspect to it, and it can be found in a lot of different places -- even in...

Do you dream of getting married in a Winter Wonderland or perhaps some cool place like an igloo? Maybe you're not sure exactly what the atmosphere will be, but you know that your special day will take place at...

Work is work and usually, it isn't a fun adventure. But if your job requires you to travel frequently, you may as well find ways to make the most of your business trips. Don't waste all of your time preparing...

Taking the time to travel can be a life-changing opportunity. Many have said that it makes the huge world that we live in feel much smaller. Whether you typically travel with a big group, with family, or with...

When the weather's warm outside, there's nothing like a beach getaway to inject some color, excitement, and good times into your vacation. If you've been scouring around for ideas about an exotic getaway by...

This post was last updated on June 22, 2023. It's officially time to break out the U.S. flags, barbecue grills, and fireworks! The Fourth of July is upon us, and it's time to get ready for some serious...

This post was updated on November 21, 2023. Voluntourism is a form of tourism in which travelers volunteering their time and skills to the places they visit. Sounds great, right? However, this form of...

The Pacific Northwest is full of beautiful natural sites, from mountains to lakes to forests. While the beauty of nature might be the first thing people think of when someone says “Washington” or...

I only recently discovered World Tourism Day. I was surprised to learn that this special day, which is celebrated every year on September 27, dates as far back as 1980. The United Nations World Tourism...

When you think of Black History in America, there are a few things that come to mind. I’m willing to bet that nine times out of ten the Northwest region of the United States is NOT one of those...