It’s fitting that the first national holiday after New Year’s is aligned with avid traveler mantras of freedom, peace, and understanding. Explore these 7 US cities lesser known as the sites of major MLK life events. Continue reading Explore These 7 US Cities Lesser Known for Major MLK Life Events
With the new decade, there is a lot of talk of rebirth. Memes with phrases like “New Year, New You” abound on Instagram. We are certainly excited for what’s ahead, but instead of desiring to start over, we think of 2020 as the next stage in our evolution. We Drifters are sage explorers, lovers of … Continue reading Light a Spark for New Hobbies at These 5 US Festivals
As 2019 and the “20-10s” decade comes to a close, it is important to reflect on the past as well as to look forward. Living in the present is crucial to our well-being, but we should also take stock of our past experiences to inform our future decisions. In LTD’s last post of the year, we decided to spotlight some small but mighty cool American towns that have flourished alongside a particular industry. Each year, these five towns host events to celebrate that heritage and promote future prosperity. Continue reading Hindsight is 2019, What’s to Come is 2020 – 5 US Towns Showcase Their Unique Economies
Pumpkin spice lattes, honey baked hams, and apple pies – oh my! Here comes fall with the crunchy leaves, the shorter days, and the Monster Mash. Is it any wonder that we suddenly crave comfort food and prefer nights in? Don’t worry, we’re all in the same fun size candy-filled boat. In our first post … Continue reading Fall For Food – The Origins of 5 American Favorites + Where You Can Savor Them
Ahh the leaves of change are upon us! Like every year, Summer seemed to escape our grasp as soon as it came. Hopefully, we were able to spend enough time with friends and family, enjoying the beach or parks, to mentally pull us through the coming cold months. This is that time of year when … Continue reading Back to the Rhythm – 5 US Events to Kick off Your Autumn of Awesome
Labor Day has come and gone, and we return to work and school with a renewed outlook. Yes, we may look wistfully at the old beach pics on our timeline. But, it’s still nice outside, and we are determined to maximize the hours of daylight. What’s more, we can benefit from an injection of new … Continue reading Harvest Your Curiosity for These Fall East Coast Events to Get You Back in the Rhythm
After the 4th of July, it sometimes feels like it’s the beginning of the end (of summer). The subsequent weekends seem to fly by and before we know it, it’s Labor Day and we’re shopping Back-to-School sales. But let’s not give up on summer so quickly. There’s much more action, excitement, and joy to be … Continue reading Relish Victory at These Seaside Competitions on the US East Coast
July is National Blueberry Month, so from ocean waves and bright skies to captivating entertainment and tasty foods, we will be highlighting the blues of summer. First up, and coinciding with our celebration of the Red, White and Blue for Independence Day, is Be Nice to New Jersey Week (July 3-9, 2019). That’s right, there’s … Continue reading Savor Summer Blues and Be Nice to New Jersey This July
June is Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, an event in our home city of NYC that sparked the modern movement for LGBTQ rights. Did you know that NY liquor laws and the mafia played a role? In the 1960s, the NY State Liquor Authority refused to issue liquor licenses to gay bars. … Continue reading Get a Taste of 3 US Destinations at the Heart of Pride Month
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