I’m Scott, a freelance writer who seeks out offbeat attractions and awesome destinations in the USA and around the world. Come along as I bring you travel advice, trip inspiration, and dispatches from places that are fascinating, unusual, or just plain amazing!
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Popular Posts
- Things To Do in Mexico City: 85 Must See Attractions and Experiences for Tourists!
Visiting Mexico City? This extensive guide features must-see attractions, neighborhoods, street food, and offbeat activities! - I Kissed a Giraffe and I Liked It: Visiting The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, KenyaGet your giraffe kiss and feed them by hand at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
- The 30 Most Amazing Things I Saw in IcelandFrom boiling mud pots to glacial ice chunks on black sand beaches, these were the most incredible sights in Iceland.
Road Trips
- The Seattle to San Diego Road Trip: A Detailed Drive GuideHere are four great routes you can choose from when road tripping between San Diego and Seattle.
- Miami to Key West Drive Guide: Places to Stop on a Florida Keys Road Trip!Check out the fun places to stop on a road trip through the Florida Keys!
- The 31 Most Awesome Road Trips From Chicago: Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Longer Excursions!
Our guide to the best road trips from Chicago, including several you haven’t considered before.
Quirky & Unusual
- Unique Attraction: Visiting the Garden of 1000 Buddhas in MontanaImagine finding a Buddhist shrine in rural Montana. That’s the Garden of 1000 Buddhas. And it’s free!
- Quirky Attraction: Standin’ On The Corner Park in Winslow, ArizonaRelive the Eagles song by standin’ on a corner in Winslow, Arizona at this Route 66 tourist attraction.
- Quirky Attraction: The Giant Adidas Shoes in Portland, OregonTake selfies with some giant Adidas shoes at Adidas Village in Portland, Oregon!
Latest Blog Posts
- Saguaro National Park East: Things To Do on the Less-Visited East Side of the ParkHere’s a list of the cool things you can see and do in Saguaro National Park East Unit!
- Whidbey Island Day Trip from Seattle: Things To Do and How To Get There!Here’s a complete list of activities and things to do on a day trip to Whidbey Island!
- Visiting the Last Blockbuster Store in the World in Bend, Oregon!Welcome to the last Blockbuster video in the world! Here’s a peek inside the Bend, Oregon establishment.
Travel Tips & Advice
- Churchill on a Budget: Here’s the Cheapest Way to See Polar Bears!
What’s the cheapest way to see polar bears? Check out our guide for visiting the Manitoba, Canada town of Churchill on a budget. - The Best Things To Do in Coyoacan, Mexico City’s Most Fascinating NeighborhoodCoyoacan is a traditional, old-fashioned neighborhood in Mexico City with interesting markets, museums, churches, and food!
- The Best Christmas Vacations in the USA: 30 Holiday Getaway Ideas!Check out our extensive list of the top holiday getaways in the U.S., from big city vacations to small-town charm!
Awesome Adventures
- Adrenaline Overload! What It’s Like To Do The Victoria Falls Gorge SwingThe Victoria Falls gorge swing has a 4-second freefall and a 390 foot drop above the Zambezi River.
- Tips for Climbing Namibia’s Dune 45 Before SunriseClimbing Dune 45 in Namibia to see the sunrise is one of the most fun activities you can do in the Namibian Desert.
- I Jumped Into the Ocean With A Bunch of Sharks on a Cage Diving Encounter in OahuAn experience shark diving in Oahu gave me a chance to see eight-foot-long sharks up close for the first time.
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