I love gifts! I love giving and receiving. I love ripping open wrapping paper and wrapping wrapping paper. Most of all, I love the hunt for the perfect gift- but not everyone else likes searching for the “it gift” and I get that. So, I’ve been making notes just for you, the shopping impaired. Any time a cool travel related gift became available- I saved it, bookmarked it, Tumbl’ed it. And below, you can find my top favs. If you know a traveler, you might wanna consider the creme de …

Am I old fashioned? Maybe. But I just can’t help but smile at the idea of a nice big glass of milk and a few tasty cookies getting me through the night. Someone finally heard my prayers!
At The Cookie Jar, an adorable warehouse of treats in all shapes and sizes, you can sit down at a table alone, with the fam, or with a loved one, get a cup of milk, and choose two cookies to dip, dunk, and slurp into your belly. Of the dozens and dozens made fresh …

It seems like every year the Holidays sneak up on me. My first realization that this week is Thanksgiving was when my boss told me I had off for two days. In the middle of rejoicing for a four day weekend I soon remembered how many gifts I had to figure out and started scrambling for ideas. Being that I’m a bit of a diy fanatic, shopping at the normal department stores may get the job done, but it never quite feels like anything has a personal …

After my last post about AMNH, they were nice enough to send me some info on a few upcoming events. One that really caught my eye was Traveling the Silk Road, a brand-new exhibit detailing the “greatest traderoute of ancient times.”
This exhibit will be featuring live silkworms, camel models, star trackers, and market replica- and I’ll be live microblogging it today via Tumblr and Twitter.
While I’m an enormous NYC museum lover and am simply thrilled to enjoy this exhibit, I’m also ecstatic because I’ve always been fascinated with history. Whenever …

When you travel abroad, it’s always best to pack light and leave space for all the junk you’ll acquire on your journey. But, while you’re taking your sabbatical from the office, or the house, or wherever you’re leaving in your trail of dust, keep in mind that a little technology goes a long way.
If you’ve only got room for five items in your bag, let it be the five below, because travel is all about consolidating, realizing what’s really necessary, and being resourceful.
1. Flip Cam
Whether you chose to spend your …

The American Museum of Natural History is a great date night or family weekend, but did you also know weeknight after-work hours are hopping too?
There’s a laundry list of events happening at AMNH that you can take part in for donation- or absolutely free. Whether you’re a history nut, a social media maven, or a DJ at heart, below you can find a schedule for the next few days, and just a sample of the activities you can take part in at the museum.
Tonight! Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Al …

Trying to avoid the award for “Worst Italian Ever,” I recently booked a vacation to Rome. Although I’ve traveled extensively across Europe, I’ve never had the pleasure of an extended stay in this gorgeous city, and I’m a little at a loss for words.
Of course there’s the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Vatican City, but what do you regular Italyphiles do on your second, third, and fourth trips to my homeland?
Check in below and give us your best recommendations!