The Jetpacker

Things You Don’t See Every Day: An 8-Ton Anubis Floating in the Bay

I spent the weekend in Seattle, and while I was there, I did all the usual Seattle things. I walked Pike's Market. I took pictures from the Space Needle. And I saw a giant 26-foot high, 8-ton status of Anubis floating on a barge through Portage Bay.

PHOTO: Space Shuttle Discovery’s D.C. Flyover

I was lucky enough to be in Washington, D.C., as the Space Shuttle Discovery flew over the city on the way to its new home, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

Bachelorette Party in Las Vegas: Why I Finally Understand the Meaning of “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas”

Five friends and I recently descended on Sin City for a bachelorette party. Here are a few trip notes that managed to escape the confines of the city.

The Sahara Hotel in Vegas is Closing? Say It Ain’t So!

The Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is closing its doors on May 16. And I, for one, couldn't be sadder.

Drinks, Danger and Voodoo — A Typical Visit To New Orleans

After a week in New Orleans, we're fatter, drunker and likely cursed... in other words, everything you want out of a trip to The Big Easy.

Ringing In The New Year In New Orleans

New Year's in New Orleans is everything you think it would be. Here's proof...

Feeding Ostriches At The Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

The Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch in Arizona is routinely voted one of the best roadside attractions in America because you can actually feed ostrich... even though they're jerks.

Arizona Road Trip – Sedona and Tucson

On our latest road trip, we explored the majestic red rocks of Sedona, the ruins of Montezuma Castle and Casa Grande, and the deserts of Tucson.

An Adventurous Ride Through Sedona On A Pink Jeep Tour

Sedona is renowned for its relaxing scenery. But we abandoned relaxation in favor of a thrilling adventure through Red Rock country with Pink Jeep Tours.

Relaxing In Red Rock Country At The Sedona Rouge Hotel And Spa

We took a road trip to Sedona, Arizona to escape the storms in So Cal and enjoyed a relaxing stay at the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa.