A view of St. Kitts from the safari jeep

I always find that the best way to explore a place is through the eyes of locals.  You just can’t discover all of the nooks and nuances without the help of someone who lives and loves the place you’re visiting. Although St. Kitts is a tiny island, I gained  an in- depth perspective of its history and culture on a three-hour jeep tour with Greg’s Safari Tours. As a fifth generation Kittitian, Greg guided us through St. Kitts diverse terrain while supplying loads of historical and cultural tidbits. Read More »

Participants in the Parada del Sol in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Scottsdale Arizona’s Parada del Sol (which means “walk in the sun” in Spanish) is a month-long celebration of Scottsdale’s Western roots. Now entering its 58th consecutive year, the festivities kick off on February 11th, 2011. The inaugural event hearkens back to the days of the Pony Express, when the Hashknife Pony Express rides into downtown Scottsdale from the town of Holbrook, over 200 miles away. The two dozen riders are lead by the Navajo County Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse and deliver 20,000 first-class letters by horseback.

The celebration continues with the world’s longest horse-drawn parade on February 12th – the parade route runs north on Scottsdale Road from Oak to Indian School Road. Immediately following the parade is the Trail’s End Celebration held in Old Town Scottsdale on 1st Avenue and Main Street, between Brown and Scottsdale Roads. The celebration includes dancing, live music, arts and crafts, food and beverage vendors, children’s activities, and rodeos.

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Dried chilies in Old Town Scottsdale.

Arizona Food Tours in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers a unique way to learn about the historic city of Scottsdale, while enjoying the area’s excellent dining and shopping. “A Taste of Old Town Scottsdale” is a walking food and historical tour, stopping at some little-known places that visitors might end up missing otherwise. Participants can enjoy one of two tours that depart at 11:00 a.m. daily (except Sunday, when the tour departs at 12:00; there is no tour on Monday).

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I’ve mentioned before, more than once, that Boston Massachusetts is one of my favorite cities. It’s hard to beat the combination of fresh seafood, architecture, and history of the place. Handily, there is one ideal location that combines all three, to provide you with an unforgettable experience on your next trip to Boston – The Freedom Trail.

The Freedom Trail is a three-mile walking tour along the heart of historic Boston, marked by a red line or red brick along the sidewalks. It begins in Boston Common (America’s oldest public park), and ends in Charlestown at the Bunker Hill Monument. Area maps can be purchased at the Information Booth near Park Street Station, and are also available at most area hotels.

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