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Seven Springs Mountain Resort Review

Seven Springs Mountain Resort is a great all-season resort located in Champion, Pennsylvania. An ideal vacation destination for couples and families, it just over an hour southeast of Pittsburgh and about a 3.5 drive from Washington, DC. The resort offers a variety of on-site activities like skiing, golf, bowling, rock climbing, zip-lining, an alpine slide, spa and a variety of tasty dining options.

Slopes with snow and blue skies

Capsule and Cabin Hotels: Unique Stays in Japan

Capsule and cabin hotels in Japan can offer a comfortable stay that will not cost a fortune. Capsule hotels are a little like hostel dorms, except the small pod-like rooms offer complete privacy instead of a room filled with open privacy lacking bunk beds. That alone makes them superior to typical western style hostels for younger as well as cost conscious travelers.

spacious capsule room at Hotel Cargo Shinsaibashi

Melbourne: Highlights of the Sports and Arts Capital of Australia

Melbourne is the sports, arts and coffee capital of Australia. While Sydney’s harbor is more dramatically beautiful, Melbourne is the place to go for the nation’s biggest sporting events, fantastic museums, a great culinary scene, and Australia’s finest coffee culture. Bell went to university in Melbourne and we lived there together for a year. We recently re-visited family and friends and were rekindled with everything we love about one of the world’s most livable cities. So here are great things to do in Melbourne to help you plan a wonderful trip!

Street art of tram along with other collage photos including MCG cricket, cappuchino and sculpture at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Weekend in LA – The Not so Hollywood Version

Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 09:28 pmThe walk of Fame, the Hollywood sign, Beverly Hills, these are the spots that jump to many people’s minds when you mention Los Angeles. As locals will tell you, there is a lot more to this city of the stars, that doesn’t actually involve them! On my…

Rugged cliffs and Pacific Ocean with moody clouds