Whether you live 100 miles away or just across the street from an apple farm, fall is the time to dream up delicious apple-inspired baked goods and heart-warming ciders. It is also the best time to take advantage of the bountiful produce of apples around the country. We have the driving distance, driving time and cost of driving tools to help you plan ... [Read more]
Iceland caught the world’s attention when the Krona (Iceland’s currency) fell by 50% overnight in October 2008. A year after the financial crash McDonalds pulled out from Iceland. Today the country’s economy has recovered. The booming tourism business will bring in almost a million visitors this year. Iceland has only 340,000 people. Reykjavik, ... [Read more]
Raincoats and umbrellas are part of wardrobes for Londoners but it doesn’t always rain in London. Buckets of rain may fall for five or ten minutes. Before you know it the sun may come out again. London’s maritime climate is suitable for visitors anytime of the year. Let’s visit London in 48 hours. Public transportation is easy for visitors. ... [Read more]
If you are in your grocery or local wine store looking for a bottle of US wine, chances are it’s from California. That is about to change. Lately, Finger Lakes New York wineries have been gaining national attention. Wine Spectator, the ultimate online resource on wine listed over 40 Finger Lakes wineries with ratings above 85. Planning a road trip ... [Read more]
Three things set Louisville apart from many destinations in the United States: (1) horse racing, (2) bourbon, and (3) baseball bats. This underrated destination is 422 miles north of Atlanta, 607 miles southwest of Washington DC and only 588 miles from Toronto, Canada. Every first Saturday in May, Louisville’s Kentucky Derby attracts over 155,000 ... [Read more]