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Meet Cory Lee, an inspiring wanderer who overcomes the challenges of travel all within the confines of his wheelchair. When he was just two years old Cory was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Two years later Cory got his first powered wheelchair and took his first trip. The fact that he had this disability did…

Ahhh, Virginia Beach, one of the most gorgeous East Coast seaside cities. This coastal city sits right where the Atlantic meets the Chesapeake Bay, providing a 3-mile boardwalk stretching along its massive beach-lined oceanfront. Not only is the city full of fun attractions and beach recreation options, but it also holds special historic value in…

Houston is one of the United States most exciting cities, filled with excellent arts, shopping, dining, and nightlife. Between wandering the Museum District and wandering the streets in search of food and fun, Houston can get kind of expensive, however. Don’t worry, though, we have all the finest free attractions for your next trip, so…

This week we are featuring one of our newest favorites in the travel vlogging world, the Expert Vagabond. This highly popular travel blogging page and YouTube travel vlog are run by Matthew Karston, a travel and photography junkie. Matthew presents a plethora of really interesting travel info, images, videos, and tips, he himself truly being…

Let’s face it, in one way or another, we all think that we are excellent photographers, whether we stay glued to our smartphones or pack along the latest, greatest camera meant for pros. Here’s the thing though; anybody can take top-notch travel photography, whether they think they are the best, are the best, or are…

From completing the World’s Longest Cycling marathon across Africa to kayaking and camping in Antarctica, The Planet D’s founders Deb and Dave have seen, and done, it all! Just one year into their relationship Deb and Dave decided to move from Toronto to Vancouver in pursuit of a musical career. Instead, they both found themselves…

As you probably already know, some of America’s biggest and busiest city’s are also the least kid-friendly, when it comes to food choices. Either you get a Happy Meal on the go or you choose between a 2-hour wait at a fancy eatery or booster seat at the dive bar downtown. This is exactly why…

If you plan on getting your passport this year, be sure to get it before April 2nd to save some cash! The U.S Department of State has released information that there will now be a $10 increase in the total ‘execution fee’ cost for passports, raising it from $25 to $35. This change will take…

From volunteering abroad to local ecotourism efforts, it is certainly no secret that the upcoming travel generation is extremely active in both travels and in helping others. Hence one of our hottest new travel trends, voluntourism.  Definition of Voluntourism vol·un·tour·ism ˌvälənˈto͝orizəm/ noun 1: A form of tourism in which travelers participate in voluntary work, typically for…

There is one American summertime tradition that we all probably take part in at one point or another in our lives: state fairs! These annual events are all about food, fun, and family traditions, and they tend to be the biggest festival gatherings in each state. While you probably think your state’s fair is the…

The capital of Texas is known for a lot more than amazing live music and flagship universities, it is also well-known to many for its mouth-watering, juice-dripping, taste bud-bursting foods, from essential Texas barbecue and Tex Mex to sweets and drinks only found in Austin. These are the Best Food You’ll Ever Eat in Austin. …

Tree-lined paths, overgrown ivy-covered buildings, and cobblestone streets paved with history and heritage….welcome to small-town America. Some of America’s most beautiful towns can be found in the most unexpected places, and typically, in our opinion, those places tend to be smaller and more tucked away than most! Coast to coast, cubby hole to cubby hole,…