Author Archives: Lydia Gregory

5  Fun Things to Do in Scottsdale, Arizona

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  Scottsdale, Arizona is a year-round destination—yes, even in the depths of summer when the mercury stays put in the triple digits! You’ll be surprised at how much there is to do in this gorgeous city in the gorgeous Sonoran Desert: from golfing to massages to gallery-hopping to dining underground, there’s something for everyone no […]


What You Can and Can’t Take from Your Hotel Room

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  At some point, we’ve all found it pretty irresistible to take something a little souvenir from our hotel room, whether it’s a bar of fancy soap or those tiny bottles of yummy shampoo. Nothing wrong with that, right? After all, aren’t they there just for you? Sometimes, though, it’s not very clear just what […]


15 Facts You Didn’t Know About Arizona

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How many of these 15 facts about Arizona did you know? If you cut down an endangered Saguaro cactus, you could face up to a year in prison. Bill the Kid killed his first victim, Frank “Windy” Cahill, in Bonita, Arizona. The Grand Canyon is deeper than four 1,300-foot tall skyscrapers. The Grand Canyon is […]


Top 5 Safari Destinations

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  A safari (and we’re talking a photographic safari here) we made to create indelible memories, no matter how long, how short, or how many animals you get to see (or not). A simple glance out the window when flying over the continent of Africa is enough to inspire awe, never mind the incredible diversity […]


Airline Insiders Spill The Beans

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  There’s plenty going on behind the scenes when you fly, so we checked around the web for some insights from airline insiders to give you a glimpse of what they know that you don’t. You might be surprised at what you learn! Turn left if you’re in a hurry Research shows that most people […]


5 Best Cities For Foodies

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Most foodies find the combination of travel and good eats too hard to resist—and there’s no reason why it should! From finding the best street tacos in Mexico City to savoring farm-to-table dishes in Portland, it’s amazing how much tastier food is when you’re on vacation. If you’re a foodie at heart or traveling just […]