Places, up close: the history, the small details, and the stories most tourists walk right past — from Route 66 to a Haleakalā sunrise.
Every October, the same travel lists make the rounds: the best spooky Halloween destinations, ranked and rounded up. One of them named six — Salem, New Orleans, the Hudson Valley, Savannah, St. Augustine, and Edinburgh — and honestly, it’s a solid list. I know, because I just got back from one of them. I was…
2,448 miles, 8 states, 100 years — the history, the highlights, and the stops worth your time on America’s most famous highway.
The Saint Paul Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota is one of those rare properties that blends historic charm with a genuinely memorable guest experience. Opened in 1910, it’s known for its grand ballroom, classic architecture, and standout service — but what surprised me most was how approachable it still feels. From waltzing in the ballroom…
Destination Deep Dive • Don’t Be That Tourist Why Are There Camels in Cabo? The Story No One Talks About Because if you came to Cabo for tacos and tequila and ended up making eye contact with a camel on the beach… you probably have questions. Seeing camels in Cabo might feel unexpected — especially…
(Because I Tested Every Version So You Don’t Have To) By Chelsea | DontBeThatTourist | Travel Rx + Culture-First Travel Let’s Get One Thing Straight: Haleakalā Is Magical… But She Makes You Earn It Haleakalā sunrise is one of those “core memory” moments people whisper about. What they don’t whisper about? The 2:30 AM wake-up,…
