The US is entering the longest government shutdown in its history, coming in at 28 days with many federal employees missing two paychecks. This has particularly hit Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees hard, since they cannot strike and are required to continue working despite the lack of pay. Consequently, Continue reading
Hidden Gems in the American West
The American west has no shortage of exciting attractions from the Redwood Forest to Hollywood, the Las Vegas Strip, the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Route 66. Between all these major destinations, however, are hidden gems that are also worth a visit. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, make the most of your Continue reading
Can’t Make it to Time Square? Cool Alternatives for New Year’s Eve Around the Country!
Everyone around the country can imagine the iconic New Year’s celebration hosted in Time Square each year. The event draws in people from all around the country every year, though for many traveling across the country isn’t a possibility. Fortunately, there are other amazing celebrations happening in cities all over Continue reading
Visit Some of the Best Christmas Markets in the USA!
Mulled wine, decorated stands, delicious bratwurst and strudel and most importantly, the spirit of community all make Christmas Markets a staple of the holiday season. This German tradition has made its way to the United States, where an estimated 44 million Americans have full or partial German ancestry. Cities all over the Continue reading
CheckMyCon: Travel to Conventions this Winter by Bus!
If you’re a fan of anime, video games or comics or belong to any kind of fandom, what better way to spend the chilly winter months than to visit some comic and anime conventions! While the largest anime and comic conventions, such as San Diego Comic Con and Anime Boston take place in the Continue reading
Some of the Most Iconic Buses in the History of Cinema
Though often in the backdrop as unsung heroes, buses have often served an important function in unforgettable stories both inside the silver screen and outside. They are an integral part of daily life and will remain so for a long time to come. Check out some out some of the most famous buses in the history of cinema: Continue reading
Travel to Another World at the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
From November 3 to January 31, come see one of North America’s greatest natural wonders adorned in a veil of beautiful lights. Every year, the city of Niagara Falls kicks off the holiday season by lighting up both the iconic waterfalls and the city itself in a plethora of festive lights and is Canada’s largest Continue reading
FlixBus Aims for Texas and New York Routes in 2019
Six months after FlixBus entered the US market on the west coast, the company has already set its sights on expanding to other parts of the country. In 2019, the German company plans to expand its network to New York and Texas and eventually hopes to have connections available in the Pacific Northwest and the Continue reading
Ghosts, Vampires and Voodoo: A Haunted Halloween in New Orleans
Haunted tours, voodoo shops, historic cemeteries and vampire legends, the Crescent City is often considered “The Most Haunted City in America.” New Orleans embraces this title and goes all out in celebrating Halloween each year. Aside from tons of ghost tours through the city’s most historic Continue reading
Buses That Made History!
No matter how much time passes, certain buses have forged an iconic facet in our daily lives and never seem to go out of style. Whether it be in films, tourism media or in your own imagination when thinking about a certain city or country, these coaches always come to mind. Last year, these buses have been the subject of several Continue reading