In the late 19th century, tourism took off as a mass phenomenon. This meant a whole new market for guide books, which had existed for decades already, but usually more for people moving to a new location, and not for middle class tourists now thronging the great cities and important sights of the world. In […]
An outdoor run may be the last thing on your mind when summer hits and temperatures rise. If you’re like me, you head to the treadmill instead of your favorite outdoor running route. But the heat doesn’t stop all runners. With marathons and races scheduled for September and October, summer can be a great time […]
It always seems like the really fun stuff happens here when I leave town. Boo. Well while I’m in Jersey with the family this weekend please go and have some fun for me will you? Tonight the Atlas is showing the classic film Some Like it Hot. Starring Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as two […]
As another heat wave settles in, it is more important than ever to water the trees outside our homes. Those trees provide shade and help cool our streets, but only if they are getting the water they need to stay healthy. Tomorrow, the trees are getting a little extra help from Casey Trees, and you […]
Their first king was kind of a hottie. Their national food is steak and fries OR mussels and fries. Their streets are lined with delicious waffles (or so I like to think before I go to sleep). Their chocolate is silky and delicious and synonymous with proper Valentine’s Day procedure. And as if this (mussel) […]