American Civil War In My Backyard
Most residents of USA have current or past family members, neighbors, classmates, and friends who served in the military and fought … Read more
Destinations
Travel destination tips from travel expert Charles McCool
Finding a Last Minute Affordable Luxury Hotel in San Francisco
For my recent trip to San Francisco, I intentionally left my first night without a hotel booking. I wanted to … Read more
8 Great San Francisco Cheap Eats
San Francisco has some of the finest and most expensive restaurants in the world. The City also has a vibrant blending … Read more
Genealogy Travel: McCool homestead in Northern Ireland
Genealogy Travel Genealogy travel (trip to learn about or research family history) is one of my favorite purposes of travel. While I … Read more
24 Hour Philadelphia Stopover
My wife and I had a few free days earlier this summer and decided to visit Philadelphia and New York … Read more
Northeast Alabama Road Trip Scenes
As with most of my road trips, I stumbled upon most of the places on this road trip. The only place … Read more
Florida Favorites
I was thrilled to be asked by Kara Franker to contribute my Florida Favorites for her Visit Florida column—and honored to be the … Read more
Massive Deals at Unclaimed Baggage Center
About 2 million people fly on airplanes every day. A tiny fraction of passenger bags are delayed, misplaced, or damaged. … Read more
St. John USVI Lodging: Vacation Home or Luxury Resort Hotel
St. John is a jewel in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and like a good jewel, you can enjoy it from … Read more
Southwest Florida Back Roads Road Trip
My goal, as with most road trips, is to completely avoid interstate highways and find the most interesting roads (usually … Read more
Florida Hills – Yes, Hills!
Growing up in South Florida, I saw very few hills. Most of Miami-Dade county is within 10 feet of sea … Read more
Travel Tip: 6 Hour Airport Stopover, Salt Lake City
Long waits between connecting flights can be boring and frustrating. Most travelers remain in the airport–visiting restaurants or shops, reading, … Read more