Skiing in Norway: Back to Basics

Skiing in Norway? Probably not your first choice or for most people. How can it compete with the glitz, glamour and après skis of the Alps? It doesn't have the verticals or expansive terrain of Canada, so it can’t claim that. The only thing it can do is be different. Instead focus on making sure …

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Food tripping across the U.S.: Sampling local delicacies from state to state

Trying a destination’s local cuisine has always been one of those must-experience parts of traveling. Most frequent travelers recommend sampling your travel destination’s specialty dishes at least once. If you’re in Thailand, for example, you should give the Pad Thai a taste. Have you ever considered, though, that you don’t need to travel to another …

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The Festival That Is Montreal

A trip to Montreal is always special. It's the "Joie de vivre"- the cheerful enjoyment of life. The food and beverage is somehow better (even at a chain restaurant). Every activity seems exciting. A simple dinner feels like a party. A celebration of food, drink and friends. Just like a festival...

Calling All Foodies, Get to Chicago!

Thanks to Aaron Cruz - http://www.elatlboy.com - for this guest post. Among other things, Aaron is a lover of shorelines and was on a recent trip to Chicago. Chicago has Lake Michigan and Lake Shore Drive, the Cubs and Wrigley, great parks and skyline views everywhere you look, I could go on-and-on. In my time …

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