by Ned S. Levi | Dec 30, 2013
In the United States, there’s a long tradition of shooting fireworks to welcome the new year. US new years’ parades and shooting off fireworks come from traditions from the mid-17th century, blending European and African heritages. Traditional new...
by Ned S. Levi | Jul 4, 2013
In Philadelphia, America’s birthplace, you can join in the nine-day, Wawa Welcome America! celebration. July 4th kicks off with a brief ceremony at Independence Hall, then continues with the Independence Day Parade starting in Independence National Historic...
by Ned S. Levi | Sep 17, 2012
More travelers are interested in conservation, sustainability, and the environment than ever before, and are choosing destinations primarily to see wildlife and the natural world. As travelers bring back stories of the Arctic and Antarctic, of glaciers quickly...
by Ned S. Levi | Feb 15, 2010
It’s happening more and more to travelers across the world. Regardless of the reason, use of tripods in some locations is now forbidden. You can’t use a tripod on top of the Arc de Triomphe, on the third level observation deck of the Eiffel Tower, or the top deck of...
