Clean. Neat. Simple.
That's the result (and perhaps the ethos) of The 605 team's approach to getting your attention. What is 605 and who are The 605 team? It's a fairly simple concept to understand, but quite an unusual one to us. You might know that the USA…
North America
Here we go again. We're jumping forward into the past to see (for the first time for some) or relive what we recall of a past that is slowly, quietly slipping away, soon to disappear. As everything becomes digitized, it is so tempting to accept that experience as "the real thing." Just…
That was no typo. Philadelphia is a US city that often doesn't get the love that it deserves: there are so many reasons to add this historic city to your travel list. Philadelphia, often referred to as Philly, is the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city…
Every place needs its day in the sun, no matter what. Humans need a place to reside, perhaps with a sense of pride, even if there is little to boast about. Some of us have the capacity and ability to jet off to places new, while others never (or rarely) experience the freedom…
We live not too far away from Seattle, so we're pretty lucky in that sense. It's a city that makes you go "ahhh" when you get there. Hip, inclusive, bohemian and edgy all at once, it's a great way to discover this part (Pacific Northwest) of North America. And some of the…
. . . on route 66. Somewhere in the mists of our minds, that phrase must still dwell. Of course, it is a remnant of a USA that existed long ago in a time when things were not as complex as they are now for that country. The song and the promise…
No, this has nothing to do with high school wrestling in the United States. That would be known as a half-Nelson. Our topic today is far more interesting in our view, especially if you're one of those who love to uncover and discover places that have long been buried, or ignored, or forgotten,…
OK, so you may fancy yourself as the all-seeing and all-knowing. You've been places. You've seen things. You know stuff. You impress your friends. But, as is always the case, there are some places where you just can't tread, where your arcane knowledge takes a back seat. And, worst…
Some of us never really grow up. And why should we? That is just a prelude to growing older. So, we laud those who continue to chase their dreams, no matter where they might go. And here we have an extreme of a man, now 89 years old, who still follows that…
Is there only one decent location to take a picture in Cleveland Ohio – the Arcade?
We're based in Vancouver, Canada, right on the Pacific Ocean. We kind of take it for granted. Being on the water, as it is, maritime activates are big here. Surfing, swimming, boating and more. But, did you know that Vancouver bases much of its revenue on cruises? There is an…
The wonderful thing about this day and age is that almost everything is there, at our fingertips. Some of us may remember having to physically go to a library just to find out about the latest info on whatever we were currently infatuated with. Newspapers went some of the way to quench our…
America (like many places, we guess) has its ups and downs, and they're usually significant. The US is a (if not the) monster presence in almost everyone's lives, no matter where they live. From the lowest of low (war) to the highest of high (endless variety) it's a place that has a pull…
.....just a good pair of shoes. – James Carville. And an open mind. Long considered a place of debauchery and overt sin (what with its booze, crazy street antics and reputation for "saucy" entertainment) the City of New Orleans is all of that, and so much more. New Orleans, located in the…
Those of you who have heard of Myrtle Beach, raise your hands. I see a few of our readers are aware of the place. Those if you may have heard of it but don't know much, or would like to know more, read on, as it will be worth it. Because if…
Almost everyone who considers themself a traveler has taken at least one cruise. Whether it's ocean cruising, river cruising, singles or solo cruises, adults-only and couples cruises, luxury cruises or adventure cruises, there is something for everyone. And, sure, cruises have a certain "reputation" with some non-believers, but that is just sensationalism. …
America is big and it has lots of things to do. That's an understatement. There are so many to choose from. Take a look at the top candidates: Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco. Empire State Building New York. Alcatraz Island San Francisco. Bellagio Fountain Paradise. Central Park New York. The High Line…
Soon enough, this post will transform into a travelogue about a place in Texas, USA. But, for now, we simply want to say goodbye to a true gentleman and legend, Harry Belafonte, who passed away last week at the ripe old age of 96. Ninety-six. If you're of the same age as…
Here is something that we never thought we would see, although I guess we're not surprised. Time moves on. When you think of UNESCO sites, it's usually Minarets or archaeological remains, often in far-flung locations, many of them ruins. We love UNESCO and feature lots of posts about them. (Click here for that.)…
Bet you never thought you'd see that phrase. But, as always, history is a funny mistress and, let's face it, despite Google and our smart phones, we don't really know much, do we? Our children and their children will laugh at our conceit someday in the future.
So, behold a new finding. …