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A real New York experience: Dining along the 7 Line

November 23, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

Because the hipster invasion of Brooklyn tends to draw many of the headlines, many people mistakenly believe Brooklyn is the new hot borough. Here is why they are wrong.

Five ideas for cutting costs while on vacation

September 13, 2018 Todd DeFeo

There may be a time when you want to go less than all-out, at least from a budget standpoint.

The many statues of Honest Abe

August 29, 2018 Todd DeFeo

A driving tour of Illinois is fascinating in a number of levels, but particularly for seeing the many depictions of the state’s most famous resident.

Your guide to a quick tour of Florence

August 28, 2018 Todd DeFeo

Florence is one of those cities you could spend a month exploring and still not see everything. That said if you only have a few days to see the city, there are a few places to hit that will give a great sense of the city and its grand history.

Ideas for what souvenirs to buy on your next trip

August 27, 2018 Todd DeFeo

There is hardly a one-size-fits-all approach to buying souvenirs on a trip. What to buy is a personal decision. But, if you need inspiration, here are a few ideas.

National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement

Mob Museum shines a light on Las Vegas’ organized crime past

August 21, 2018 Todd DeFeo

No retelling of the history of Las Vegas would be complete without at least a mention of organized crime. The award-winning National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement provides a unique, well-researched look at a time in this country’s history that had such a far-reaching effect that is it still felt today.