My dad has always raved about real Philly cheesesteaks that are made (and eaten) in Philly, but I must admit that they’ve never appealed to me. Well, it turns out that the cheesesteak is not Pennsylvania’s only famous sandwich. Foodies will delight in this virtual sandwich tour of a guest post. Legend has it that [...]

I love New York City. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. (Except for maybe Barcelona, London or Rome.) But as much as I love New York, there are plenty of weekends when I just want to get away. All New Yorkers do — getting out of town is a sport we take seriously. I’ve [...]

If you're in need of a crash course in American history, don't crack open your old text book. Just head to Philadelphia where around two hours of intense sightseeing can give you a greater understanding of how our country began as well as a large dose of patriotic pride. Even more good news? Most of [...]

Until recently, I had never been to a destination spa. To be honest, I only had a vague idea of what went on at them and wasn't quite sure if I would even like what I imagined. But after a fabulous 24 hours at The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, PA, I know exactly what [...]

(photos by Marla Decker) When Marla Decker first arrived at the couples-only Pocono Palace, which is part of Caesars Pocono Resorts in Marshall Creek, PA, she wasn't sure if she was going to like it. She found the "Land of Love" welcome sign and the heart-shaped tubs a bit much. But she soon discovered that [...]