Adventure Traveling Guide

Taking a train allows you to get off the beaten path and see sights you’d normally never see. It’s also always cheaper than flying or driving, and Amtrak offers comfortable bedrooms, a full-service menu (including drinks) and the chance to sit and soak up the beautiful landscape in their glass domed scenic car.  

Hearst Tower, home of Hearst Media Empire, went through an extensive re-design in 2006. The 42-story tower was built atop the original 6-story building. It features diagonal gridwork and see-through glass panels making the sleek design unique in the world. It’s also recognized as the first green building in NYC with a giant three-story water [...]

The Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History is a must see for any traveler heading to New York City. Not only does it house the Hayden Planetarium and Space Theater, but an illuminated 87-foot diameter sphere is on display floating in a huge glass cube.

The Prada flagship store in SoHo is a must see for fashion and architecture buffs alike. A giant wave of zebrawood greets the patron upon walking in the doors. A staircase on one side guides people upstairs to the main sales floor. That’s a mannequin on display at center.

The Conde Nast building has won the ward for the first green skyscraper. Great insulation means the building doesn’t need to be heated or cooled for most of the year. The furniture is made of biodegradable material, and the air-delivery system provides 50% more fresh air than required by the NYC Building Code.

One of the best tips we ever got when traveling was to do our research about where to dine before we left.While planning a trip to the Maine coast we happened upon a travel show on Food Network all about Portland, Maine. Here the host ate her way through the city, finding the best local [...]