ADVENTURE UNABASHEDLY

As the train pulled out of Geneva and chuffed toward the Alps, I flipped to the index of my DK Eyewitness Switzerland guidebook, tracing my finger down to the "A"s for Andermatt. Nichts! Nothing. Having tracked my way across more than thirty countries, finding out we were headed to a destination that completely evaded the guidebook was a rarity. Before our journey to Andermatt, we enjoyed lots of fondue in Geneva! Cafe du Soleil is the oldest bistro in town. Josh and I were h

You think Austin is weird? You're wrong! Omaha is weirder! Until this trip, the only things I'd ever heard about Omaha, Nebraska include jokes about corn and hometown love for the billionaire investor, Warren Buffet. And while those two endearing elements are still the pride of the Cornhusker State, I discovered that Omaha is actually the kookiest and quirkest city I've ever visited. A view from Hyatt Place off an overcast Sunday morning in Omaha, Nebraska. We traveled here f

“Why is it called Queens?” I asked my sister on our walk. “No idea,” she laughed. As it turns out, this vibrant area was allegedly named in honor of Queen Catherine of Braganza way back in 1683. While there’s no concrete historical evidence to back up this naming story, local lore proudly pays homage to her as their namesake. Often referred to as the "Borough of the World," Queens is now one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse urban spaces on the planet, with an

Even though I've visited all 12 Disney theme parks around the world and remain a lifelong fan of their animated films, I still wouldn't call myself a "Disney expert." I don't follow influencers for park outfit tips. I've never been to D23. I don't do pin trading. I'm not even that crazy about their iconic Dole Whip! But when a generous client offered our family a complimentary Disney Private VIP Tour during a recent business trip to Orlando, the history nerd in me was stoked.