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The People of Beijing in Photos

Last updated on February 11th, 2025 at 10:14 pmBeijing is a dynamic city with a rich history that spans thousands of years. With 22 million people, it’s also the world’s third largest city. When we visited, we utilized the free China transit visa to spend 72 hours in Beijing. We spent 5 days in Beijing…

Baltimore, Maryland: Guide to a Fun Stay

Baltimore, Maryland was founded in 1729 and is packed with areas of historical interest and delicious food (wonderful crab cakes are just one highlight). “Charm City” lives up to its reputation with friendly locals and great hangouts. Here’s some recommendations for having fun in Baltimore!

USS Constellation in Baltimore Inner Harbor

What Are the Best Olympic Host Cities to Visit?

Last updated on April 23rd, 2025 at 11:47 amWhether it’s Rio or Tokyo during Covid, there are always major challenges in hosting an Olympics. Many also questioned whether Athens could pull off a modern Olympics in 2004 and they put together a great event. And while those games left empty stadiums and debt behind, Athens…

Philadelphia, PA: A Historic and Tasty Getaway

The home of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Rocky Balboa welcomes visitors to a history filled city packed with delicious restaurants, bakeries and lively bars. Rittenhouse Square, in the French Quarter, is extremely charming for a date night in Philly. The Italian Market, offering a wealth of cookies, baked goods, charcuterie and imported cheeses is one of the most authentic in the country. Here are many of the reasons that make Philadelphia great to visit!