Are you headed for NoCal this year? Add Berkeley to your list of cities to visit. While most tourists will be off shivering in San Francisco, Berkeley enjoys almost perfect weather all year long. And you know...

There are tons of cool things to do right in Birmingham proper, but if you’re in the Magic City with ample time – or if you're just passing through – consider stopping by one of these great Alabama...

Going down to Birmingham and hoping to get off the beaten track to discover some of the quirkier sights in Alabama’s biggest town? You’re in luck! In addition to an impressive range of popular museums,...

Maybe you aren’t great at taking those hard-earned vacation days, or maybe you don’t have any time leftover since you took your big summer vacay (sob). Never fear! You can still enjoy an activity-packed...

New Orleans is home to a famously rich musical tradition. Blues, funk, jazz, zydeco, rock 'n' roll, and country – the city can claim at least some responsibility for just about every genre of American...

Okay, let’s face it! Your aim in heading down to Pensacola is to have a heaping helping of toes-in-the-sand, fun-in-the-sun action. And nobody’s blaming ya! With its awarding-winning white sand beaches,...

Yeah, Halloween's great, but who wants to wait until October to appreciate the spookier side of life? Savannah, Georgia is considered one of America's most haunted cities, and with its antebellum mansions,...

Have you been to Boulder, Colorado yet? If so, you understand how beautiful this place actually is. If not, you’ve got some exploring to do, and what’s a better way to explore than going for a hike? While...

The funky, hip city of Portland, Oregon, also known as the "City of Roses" for all its outdoor space, is home to more than 10,000 acres of public parks and natural dedicated spaces. The city boasts one of the...

The reason is obvious: Sometimes we all need a break from the daily grind. But! Completely switching your brain off is hard, am I right? When I'm planning a vacation, I try to strike a balance between...

The legend goes that when a visitor tosses a coin into the Fontana de Trevi, then he or she is destined to return to Rome! Whether you flipped a cinquanta centesimi coin into the fountain a few years ago, or...

So, you're looking for a getaway that's equal parts cultural and outdoorsy, hip and old-fashioned, affordable and swank—and you don't want to venture too far away to find it. Folks, we've got a curveball...

The Philippines is popular among locals and tourists for its sandy beaches, marine wildlife, and affordable scuba diving, but the archipelago, which comprises more than 7,000 islands, also has a ton of inland...

Let's talk about Oman: the tiny little Middle Eastern country, wedged right in between the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. It’s totally underrated and you need to add it to your bucket list right...