I came to New York for a housesit this summer, and the owners canceled their trip last-minute. I ended up housesitting 8 times there though – find out how I did it:

Yesterday, Coney Island turned into mermaid central when the annual Mermaid Parade marched down the boardwalk for the 32nd time – an unforgettable summer event!

Innsbruck has it all: surrounded by a picturesque Alpine landscape, the city combines the flair of Northern Italy and the rustic feel of Southern Germany with a gorgeous medieval town center and youthful buzz year round.

When you think of German food, you might think Schnitzel, Bratwurst or mega-meaty dishes like knuckle of pork or beef roulade, but no worries – vegetarian visitors can find plenty to eat here. We sure didn’t go hungry! Check out our top picks, and some seriously mouthwatering photos…

Costa Rica has over 26 national parks. Two of them combine lush, green jungle, wild animals and sandy beaches: Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast and and Cahuita on the Caribbean. Most travelers don’t have time to hop from coast to coast, so read on for a closer look at both to find which might be the right fit for you.

Confession: I have a fear of heights that borders on a PANIC of heights. I had to face it in Whistler, Canada – read on for one of the most horrifying experiences in my life.

This week I learned that snow is rather pretty and doesn’t (always) suck, that I can survive two days without checking my emails and that I have pretty amazing friends!

I returned to Germany in time to experience the closing weekend of Oktoberfest – three days filled with roller coaster rides, delicious treats and of course BEER!

Meet our favorite little donkey in the Alps! Every day, he and his wife greet us when we head down to the village. How’s that for a welcome?

There is a lot to love about Chile, but the food’s not one of ’em. Find out why Chilean food just plain sucks…