The essence of adventure travel is challenging yourself to find excitement everywhere it lurks. Sand-boarding down dunes, camel trekking through deserts and dog sledding over icy tundra are surely adrenaline-worthy activities. Here’s the Squire’s short list of his favorites. Just don’t forget your backpack and camera— oh, and leave your … Read more
After a hectic week, let’s face it; we all need a little downtime. Whether you’re a workaholic or a homebody, you deserve a break from your immediate environment. Isn’t it about time to switch up Chinese takeout and your apartment window’s fire-escape view? Snoop through our list here; as short … Read more
Does the thought of lugging your carry-ons around an unknown airport, so close yet so far from your destination, sound as exciting as searching for a power socket? Well, kinda’ like that one shekel coin you found at Ben Gurion airport last year, there are two sides to everything—even a … Read more
For many of us New Orleans conjures up thoughts of Mardi Gras celebrations and Creole cuisine. It’s true, I can think of no other U.S. city where history has established and solidified such a rich cultural identity. As a result, this fascinating southern destination is proudly cinematic, so much so … Read more
The Czech Republic is rich in remnants of a flourishing Jewish community, at one time the largest and most vibrant in the world. While Prague is the epicenter of Czech Jewish memorabilia, tracking down Jewish heritage in other parts of the country can be a fascinating voyage of discovery, starting … Read more
I have to stay calm. In the space of 10 minutes not one but two people told me that “winter is coming.” Now I know that Jack Frost took a bite out of much of the country in the last week but I was still in the midst of planning … Read more
Nicknamed “the golden city of one hundred spires,” Prague looks like something out of a fairy tale and is absolutely one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Given Prague’s unique history and memorable architecture, it’s no wonder that it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, drawing over four million visitors each year. … Read more
Pennsylvania is known for rolling hills, picturesque farms, brilliant fall foliage and even a town built by chocolate. But did you know that USA Today ranked Pennsylvania number six out of the top ten states for drinking locally crafted beer? And it’s not all about beer. According to the U. … Read more
In true World Cup spirit, the 2014 World Cup has already seen its share of upsets and surprises. From Spain not making it out of their group to Costa Rica beating Italy (we were counting on your Balotelli), these moments are what make the World Cup continually worth watching. As … Read more
Several years ago, I began interviewing officers who had served in World War II for my book West Point ’41: The Class That Went to War and Shaped America. These West Point officers were among the last class to graduate the military academy before the U.S. entered WWII, and they … Read more
You’re sitting at a charming table in a quaint café, sipping coffee, taking in the ruins in some romantic city like Rome. Across the room someone is staring at you alluringly. Nothing could be more perfect. And then you wake up, because, really, this would only happen in a café … Read more
Green is a word that has entered our vocabulary in more ways than one and not just on St. Patrick’s Day. Eco- consciousness is the new buzz phrase – green living, green cars, green energy and yes, green travel. But exactly what does being a green traveler mean? It … Read more
A mist hung over the pre-dawn woods, the dampness seeping through our clothes and chilling us to the bone. The car’s thermometer gauge displayed +3 degrees Celsius but we knew that could be way off. Here we were in Piedmont, Italy, deep in the Italian countryside sometime after 6 a.m. … Read more
It’s often said that life is a journey. Along the way we’re pushed in different directions by our sense of curiosity and are sometimes drawn to paths purely seeking something different. This is no truer than when we hit the road purely for excitement, meeting new people, encountering different cultures, … Read more
It’s worth going to the Czech Republic just for the eggs. Not poached, fried, scrambled, or whisked into omelets. I’m referring to the beautiful colored eggs, decorated specially for Easter and sold year round at souvenir shops as lovely examples of Czech folk art. The decorating of eggs is a … Read more