It's hard to eat healthy--especially when the billboard you drive by every day on your way to work presents a 10-foot image of a glistening oversized hamburger dripping in secret sauce and grease. This is even more of a challenge when you're traveling and have less access to a normal kitchen and refrigerator. But the truth is, most chain restaurants offer he… read more
Lincolnwood hotels are perfect for travelers visiting Chicago. This Illinois suburb is home to many outdoor attractions and activities. Proesel Park for example has three lighted tennis courts and you can also find hiking and walking trails in the city. Here are a few Lincolnwood hotel options. read more
The city St. Louis, Missouri might immediately spring to mind when one thinks of outdoor recreation. However, this city and surrounding area is home to 100 parks, including Forest Park, which is a 1,300 acre oasis for joggers, hikers, bicyclists, skaters, and rollerbladers. After all of that healthy activity, you might find you are interesting forgoing fatty… read more
Rooftop dining can be the pinnacle way of enjoying al fresco meals. Often it can be an escape from the noisy city. Some would say it's an amazing way to better understand the city you are in when you are high atop its buildings. With Brooklyn being in such a large city, the choices for rooftop restaurants are vast. read more
Home to historic jazz clubs, Gospel churches and soul food diners, the primarily African American and Hispanic neighborhood of Harlem lies just north of Manhattan. Visitors to Harlem can enjoy various outdoor activities in nearby Jackie Robinson, Marcus Garvey, Morningside and St. Nicholas Parks. Harlem is also home to tons of great restaurants that serve a… read more
Edmonton, Alberta is a nature enthusiast's nirvana. The city features more than 400 parks within a 30-minute drive of downtown and the famed "Ribbon of Green" series of parks that line the North Saskatchewan River as it passes through… read more
A meal at an Indian restaurant can offer a healthy alternative to typical American or European fare. The Tandoor (clay oven) used to prepare meats such as chicken, lamb and beef, and the preponderance of fresh vegetables in many recip… read more
New York City offers opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, rowing and even rock climbing in Central Park. With so much of your time spent on an active lifestyle, it just makes sense to find accommodations that will offer a health… read more
Cancun, Mexico, is one of the most popular resorts in the world due to its beautiful beaches and tropic atmosphere. What some people don't realize, though, is that Cancun offers its tourists a wide range of diversity when it comes to r… read more
Dallas is one of the 10 largest cities in the United States. Known for its flat terrain, heat and humidity, this Texas metropolis is still popular with outdoor enthusiasts due to its parks, and hiking and biking trails. Hike White Rock… read more
An all-inclusive resort is one in which you pay one price and almost everything is included. This is a choice for people who don't want to pay for accommodations and then have to pull out their wallet every time they eat a meal, order… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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