Sandy is a freelance writer based in Richmond, Virginia. She enjoys traveling to islands, natural attractions, theme parks and haunted spots. She has a lofty goal of visiting every park (national and theme) in the U.S. Her interests range from food, fun and outdoor activities to celebrity restaurants, Vegas and Broadway shows and grand hotels. Her work has appeared at AFAR, MapQuest Travel and Better Boat. When she’s not doing any of the above, she can be found reading, bicycling or trying to do yoga.
Whether you’re naughty or nice, we’ve discovered that Christmas has a serious dark side. Let’s set aside that warm and cozy fireside scene and take a look at the horrifying side of Christmas.
We’ve collected a few of our favorite Mardi Gras entrée, dessert, side, and drink ideas to help you bring a bit of the Big Easy to wherever you might be.
Old Bay seasoning was created in the late '30s by German refugee Gustav Brun who mixed an amazing blend of 18 spices. Here are three Old Bay seasoning recipes that you can try at home, and all three recipes feature some of the same ingredients but with variations.
Gas up the car and dust off the camera lens; it’s time for a covered bridge tour of the Old Line State. Here are six covered bridges to check out in Maryland this fall.
From the rebuilding of Noah's Ark to a "Starry Night" mural made of doorknobs, hop on board for a weird and wacky Maryland road trip. These are the quirkiest roadside attractions in Maryland.
Need some inspiration to get your garden going? From the United States Botanic Garden to the National Arboretum, here are the best botanical gardens around the National Mall.
Iowa may be known as the state of cornfields and pig farms (it’s the largest producer of corn and pork in the country), but it also has a few really weird laws.
Texas may be known as the land of longhorns, ten-gallon hats, and smokin’ hot BBQ, but we’ve found a few other things that make it a wonderful place to live.
Hollywood really knows how to throw a wedding. The music, the costumes, the sets … it all comes together to produce a scene worthy of all the awards (and maybe a whole bucket of popcorn).
Walt Disney World (WDW) has just announced that it will be temporarily “pausing” the virtual queue service for "Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance" at Disney’s Hollywood Studios park. Instead, there will be the traditional standby line.
Between deep-dish, wood-fired, and mountain pie, there’s a lot of pizza styles out there to choose from. Here's the difference between Deep-Dish, Wood-Fired, and Mountain Pie Pizzas, as well as where you can find them in Denver!
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is bringing Howl-O-Scream back in full frightening force for 2021. It’s even starting earlier than ever before, open from September 10 to October 31.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Walt Disney World is offering 50 people to receive this magical trip (as well as a one-year subscription to Disney+).
Apparently, AMC decided to film some of its series "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" right there among the gardens, goats, and great views of Richmond's Maymont Park.
