Best American Chain Motels for Money

Last updated on March 13th, 2024 at 02:49 pmWhen you drive across the United States, you’ll encounter clusters of chain hotels off most major highway exits. This has been prevalent in the USA since the 1950’s, when the interstate highway system was implemented by President Eisenhower. Ramada and Holiday Inn were the first two hotel…

palm trees on the beach at sunset at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Belgium and Netherlands Tour

Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 07:45 pm There is a new post about this tour, there are still limited spots available but please go here! Looking for a great guided tour of Amsterdam and Brussels to enjoy two of Europe’s most beautiful cities, while indulging in delicious food, some of the world’s best…

How to Spend One Day in Amsterdam

Last updated on July 25th, 2024 at 04:55 pmAmsterdam is known for its elaborate canal system dotted with narrow guild houses adorned with gabled facades, a legacy of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. It is the capital of the Netherlands (albeit the Dutch parliament is located 45 minutes away in The Hague). Its impressive Museum…

10 Tips to Save Big on Plane Tickets

Last updated on July 16th, 2024 at 05:06 pmIt’s been awhile since we’ve written on the cheapest way to buy plane tickets, so it’s time to re-visit this subject with fresh tips. While there are many digital travel agencies, many of the large players are owned by Expedia and Priceline (the USA’s two biggest online…

Boston to DC: Pros and Cons of Travel Options

Last updated on February 4th, 2025 at 10:58 pmWe’ve made the trip between Boston and Washington D.C. many times. Bell’s company’s home office is located in Bethesda, Maryland. Bethesda is conveniently connected to Washington, D.C. via a short 20 minute Red Line metro ride. The first two trips we flew. This time I saved some…