One of the biggest benefits to living in Florida is the weather and access to outdoor fun. With more than 175 state parks located throughout the state, guests can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and a variety of outdoor activities just about anywhere in the state at any time of the year. Here are a few of …
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Nancy’s Pizza in Chicago
Once upon a time stuffed pizza did not exist in the Midwestern United States. Then came Nancy and Rocco Palese and a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois and all was well in the world. In the early 1970s, Annunziata (Nancy) Palese and her husband Rocco took over the day-to-day operations of a small pizza joint on …
Reasons to Visit Kyoto Japan
So you have decided that you are going to book that vacation to Japan that you have dreamt about since you were a child. However, as you begin to explore all that Tokyo has to offer you find that the busyness of the city is more than you had anticipated. Take this moment to change …
Weekend Getaway Ideas
Sometimes you reach the end of the work week and realize that you need to get away for a few days. You are not necessarily looking for a long vacation, but rather a quiet, sunny spot where you can kick back, unplug and forget about the “real world” for a while. Here are a few …
Bars in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City may be known for being the home to the Mormon Church, but it is also a happening vacation spot for those who love winter sports, beautiful natural landscape and enjoy outdoor adventure year-round. The town is home to a number of great gathering spots for those who seek to connect with friends …
Chicago Black-Owned Restaurant Directory
Chicagoan Toure Muhammad recently launched a website he hopes will be a comprehensive destination location for patrons seeking information on black-owned restaurants in Chicago. The idea for the project came to him when a friend turned him onto a similar website that was recently launched in New York City. Muhammad thought that there would be …