Amusement parks are great places for multi-generational outings: perfect for children, and where all ages are allowed to act like children. Six Flags Fiesta Texas — located in one of the most popular travel destinations, San Antonio — is one of the best of these. Check out our photo essay showing some of the main…
The town of Mystic, Connecticut isn’t very big — but there’s a lot of punch packed into a small space here. Its picturesque setting on the coast of the state, pretty downtown lined with boutiques next to the drawbridge, and historic Mystic Seaport draw in visitors with an easy appeal. And don’t forget Mystic Pizza — open…
There are some places in the United States that allow you to feel as if you’ve truly stepped back in time. Offering glimpses into bygone eras, these places give us an entirely different experience from our modern everyday lives. Benefit Street in Providence, Rhode Island is one of those places. Dating from the 1700s, this…
There are few places more restful, more peaceful, than islands. The small, car-free Great Diamond Island – part of the chain of Casco Islands off the coast of Maine – is the perfect retreat from the modern world. The island was an artistic retreat visited by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Harriet Beech Stowe in…
French films are master classes in ambiguity. They fearlessly take on deep issues and situations where nothing explodes or hilarity ensues with a laugh track. Like life, French films refuse to wrap up with a tidy bow. *Microbe and Gasoline* is no exception. MICROBE: Daniel is the school outcast, nicknamed Microbe, thanks to his short…
It’s one of those freaky warm San Francisco nights. Perfect mood for the SF Indie Doc Festival. IndieFest calls this annual event a film festival that provides a manageable amount of the truth. Devoted to all things documentary cinema for 15 years, they promise and deliver two weeks of the most weird and wonderful aspects…
In early May, I decided it was time to go “bi-coastal” and leave my home in the sunshine state for a much needed Spring Break. I set off for San Diego in search of cooler temps, bay breezes, captivating coastlines and unforgettable finds. My three day weekend itinerary covered the gamut from boat tours to…