Articles by Will Walker
5 Best International Gambling Destinations
Everybody enjoys a little vice now and again. And, for Americans, that vice often takes the form of gambling. Indeed, from Mark Twain novels to famous Broadway Plays, gambling has always captured a unique section of the American spirit, teasing us with the idea of effortless riches, up-all-night partying, and, of course, the possibility of losing it all in one bad hand.
5 Best College Bars in Boston
There is no better college city in the country than Boston. Indeed, with over 100 institutions of higher learning in its metropolitan area, the urban college experience is, more or less defined by the Boston experience.
5 Best Shopping Districts in the World
Everybody likes to shop. But some people love it. They just can’t get over the feeling of buying new things, of totally redecorating their apartment, or getting that new jacket they’ve been eyeing. Something about the act of purchasing really excites them.
5 Tips for Family Travel
You’ve been planning your vacation for three months, but on the day you’re supposed to leave, no one seems to be ready to go. Your kids are screaming about the long drive, your spouse has you worried about the hotel, and on top of it all, you aren’t even sure that the place you picked will be have enough activities to keep everybody occupied.
5 Best Restaurants in San Diego
San Diego is known for a great number of things, including its weather, its beaches, and its hosting of the yearly nerd-fest, Comic Con. However, one thing you probably didn’t know about San Diego is that it has some of the best restaurants in the world.
Top 5 Art Museums in the Country
When people think of Fine Art, the United States probably isn’t the first country that pops into their head. Indeed, while we may lead the world in innovation, obesity, and defense-spending, painting and sculpture were never really our thing – a triviality we left to the Italians, British, and, of course, the French.
Top 5 Most Beautiful Gardens in the World
Few things in the world are as archetypically beautiful as gardens, places designed specifically to foster peace, tranquility, and quiet contemplation.
5 Strangest Houses in the World
Winston Churchill once said: “We shape buildings. From then on, they shape us.” If that’s the case, then there must be some pretty strangely-shaped people out there.
5 Best Airport Restaurants in the Country
Everybody knows that having a layover is a drag. After all, what’s worse for than sitting in an airport, killing time, waiting for a flight that’s been delayed an extra hour or two.
5 Ways to Revitalize Your Summer
Everyone always has big plans for the summer. From setting off on that trip you’ve always wanted to go on, to taking language classes in your spare time, the goals we set for ourselves during the summer months are oftentimes the most fun, desirable, or ambitious we have.
5 Best Bike Trails in the US
Everybody loves a good bike ride. After all, there’s no better way to get your exercise out of the way then cruising along a scenic cycling route, taking in the sites in and fresh air that mark the end of summer.
5 Reasons Cleveland is on the Rise
Of all the cities in the country, few have been as consistently ignored, disrespected, and put down as Cleveland, Ohio, the so-called “mistake on the lake” and the spiritual capital of the dying rust belt.
Top 5 Restaurants in Cleveland
When people think of Cleveland, they probably don’t think fine dining. And yet, the Metropolis of the West is not only notable for being bad at sports and having high unemployment. In fact, the culinary scene in Cleveland is one of the most important and innovative in the country, providing up-and-coming chefs with the experiments and experiences they need to hit the big leagues.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Louisiana
Everybody thinks they know about Louisiana. After all, the state is the site of the world’s largest Mardi Gras celebration and HBO’s newest TV hit “True Detective” – what else is there to know? However, one of the best things about the Pelican state is just how diverse and eclectic it is. From creepy museums to riverboat gambling, Louisiana has a whole lot more than most people know, making it one of the most interesting, eclectic, and ultimately entertaining states in the Union.
5 Great American Writers and the Places that Inspired Them
A writer is only as great as his muse. And for many, that muse isn’t very good. From boring forests, to clichéd seashores, the vast majority of books published in the United States fail to capture the attention of the public at large, mainly because the thing that lies at the core of them either isn’t interesting or has been done better before.
5 Craziest Party Cities in the Country
Everybody likes to cut loose once and a while. Indeed, from the laid-off steel-worker to the wall street executive, there’s nothing that brings Americans together like the need to unwind: to drink, dance, and forget about the problems of real life for a little bit.
Top 5 Most Beautiful Monasteries in the World
Monastic life is really tough. The hours are long, the food isn't great, and you have to spend all your time on your knees, praying.
5 Best Zoos in the Country
Who doesn’t love going to the zoo. After all, walking through cages full of lions, elephants, and giraffes is one of the great American past-times, something anyone, of any age, can enjoy.
Top 5 Restaurants in Baltimore
People know Baltimore for all kinds of reasons. From the Orioles, to the aquarium, to the Wire, the Charm city has done quite well for itself in the past twenty years, casting itself in the national limelight over and over again.
5 Best Water Parks in the Country
Everybody loves a water park. After all, there’s nothing better on a hot summer day then getting the family, packing up the car, and driving down to a day filled with cool, refreshing wade pools and water slides.
5 Most Beautiful Golf Courses in the Country
There are few things in the world more beautiful than a golf course. Indeed, from the gentle roll of the fairway to the perfect manicure of the greens, everything about a golf course is strategically designed to look as perfect as possible.
5 Eclectic Honeymoon Ideas
If there’s anything in the world that’s clichéd, it’s the traditional American honeymoon. After all, while trips to Hawaii and Venice might be fun, they’re also largely unoriginal, a quality that many who are about to tie the knot try desperately to avoid.
5 Exotic Desserts from Around the World
If there's anything we in America love, it's a good dessert. From cakes, to cookies, sweet treats are what this country was built on, and, if present trends are any indication, what this country will continue to be built on in the years to come.
Top 5 4th of July Firework Shows in the US
Few things are as closely associated with the 4th of July as fireworks, an American tradition that strikes to the core of our Independence Day celebrations. However, not all fireworks shows are created equally. Indeed, if last Friday had you reeling from the low-budget, low-quality display of your local town or city, you might consider taking your family out to a more legitimate, exciting, or memorable show of flammable patriotism.
5 Tips for Getting through Airport Security
Not everybody loves flying. From the long drive to the airport, to the overpriced food at the terminals, there are hardly any redeeming qualities about air travel. However, for most people, by far the worst part of the entire flying experience is getting through the mandatory security checkpoint – the single part of your traveling experience with the most rampant inefficiency and the most uncomfortable exposure to strangers.
5 Tips for Communicating with Non-English Speakers
We’ve all been there. Yelling as loud as we can, waving our hands like maniacs, and all to try and ask for a cup of water. Indeed, there are few things in this world more frustrating than trying to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak your native language, an experience that leaves most people feeling frustrated, alienated, and more often-than-not, embarrassed.
Top 5 College Towns in the Country
There are a lot of great things that go into making a good college. There’s the academic quality, the level of school spirit, the vibrancy of nightlife, and, of course, the aesthetic beauty of the campus. But one factor that often gets overlooked (but shouldn’t) is the vibe given off by the local college town.
Top 5 State Fairs in the Country
There are few American traditions as strange and foreign to many of our citizens as the State Fair, a collection of big rides, greasy food, and farm animals, meant to act as a display of pride and value for the state in which it’s held.
Top 5 BBQ Joints in the Country
There is no more traditionally American meal than Barbecue, a special mix of brisket, ribs, and sausage that embodies the very heart of our country’s cuisine. However, unlike the more common burgers and shakes, a good barbecue joint is hard to find. From overdoing the sauce to undercooking the meat, it’s easy to make simple barbecuing missteps that result in soured meals and unhappy customers.
Top 5 Cities in the United States to Find a Job
While the economy might be improving, and the politicians in Washington assure us that there’s no better time to get a job then now, for many Americans, finding employment is no easy feat. From low wages, to high living expenses, many cities just don’t have a job market that’s easy to enter, leaving many to settle for jobs that they either don’t like or that don’t pay them what they’re worth.
