Tonya Fitzpatrick

Walt Disney World really is one of the happiest places on earth so, arguably, anytime is the best time to visit Disney! The yummy food you won’t normally have on a regular day, kids dressed up in their favorite Disney characters, thrilling rides, and an explosive sight of fireworks to end the perfect day! It is no wonder that over 58 million people visit Disney World each year. However, a few things can put a damper on any vacation: long lines, crowds, and bad weather. So, when will be the best time to visit Disney?

The Southeast Asian region, particularly Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos has become increasingly popular among adventure backpackers. Travelers visiting the region, however, are frequently faced with a dilemma: which path to take.

Party animals, pay attention. Summer is here in full force. So, if you're still looking for places to party like summer will never end, keep these top 12 party spots north of the equator in mind.

Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as Black History Month and we greatly owe the celebration of this month of Black Heritage, more so, the study of black history to Dr. Carter G. Woodson.  The Harvard scholar was disturbed to find that history books largely ignored the black American population-and when blacks were depicted, they were reflected as socially inferior and stero-typed in a very uncomplimentary fashion.  Today, thanks to Dr. Woodson and others the historical story of how the month-long celebration of African-Americans came about is amazing and inspirational. But the celebration of African-Americans should not be limited to just one month. Throughout the year there are many lesser known sites around the country where you can celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in a unique way.  The African-American Heritage Trail is quite long and the short list that follows doesn’t begin to [...]

Having traveled to India a couple of years ago for a speaking engagement I had I was immediately struck by how vast the country is--so vast that it might take the better part of a lifetime to see it. Ask any traveler. They'll tell you the same and locals would likely concur. The most popular circuit amongst foreign tourists is the Golden Triangle, comprising Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.