This post covers the weather in Philadelphia during the month of November, including average temperatures, and rainfall, plus tips on what to pack. Combining my skills as a tour guide with my experience as a retired meteorologist, I offer you comprehensive and accurate weather predictions for this month. This adds an extra layer of preparedness […]
Another London arch sitting in the midst of a roundabout, Wellington Arch has also been known as Constitution Arch or the Green Park Arch. While Marble Arch sits at the top of Park Lane, Wellington Arch is situated at the bottom and today acts as an ‘entrance’ to Green Park - much in the way […]
The month of November is an excellent time to visit the historic city of Charleston as the weather remains fairly mild but with several fall-like days. My experience as a retired meteorologist enhances my role as your tour guide, providing reliable weather information for this month. This month you might want to attend the Harvest […]
Located in a coveted position near the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Tiergarten, Potsdamer Platz is a bustling hive of activity in central Berlin - the perfect place to catch a film, sip a latte, or shop for some designer duds. Once a cultural and social dead zone owing to its location in the shadow […]
This post focuses on Checkpoint Charlie, the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and other historic locations you will find nearby. We will provide details about when to visit, how to get there, and what to expect. What is Checkpoint Charlie? Checkpoint Charlie was Berlin’s best-known crossing point between what was before 1990 communist East Berlin and the […]
Charleston is known for its beautiful gardens, and the city would probably only be half as charming if it wasn't for its plants, flowers and trees that enhance the beauty of every mansion. Visitors are often enchanted by the plant life here, so check out our guide to the flora by season in town. Charleston […]
London is haunted - it is one of the world’s longest continually-inhabited city And with all that history, there have to be a few dead souls roaming the streets of London! For those who like a bit of a scare, to those who are interested in the darker side of history, here is another one of our Self-guided London Ghost […]
Sitting in the midst of one of the busiest traffic junctions in London, Marble Arch marks the far western side of the Oxford Street shopping district. Sitting on the site of a notorious execution locale, Marble Arch appears a relatively simple landmark, but is actually a curious, interesting, and important piece of London History. History […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions It’s getting spooky in the windy city, and just in time for the season we have our newest and seasonal tour edition to offer. Our very own pay-what-you-like GHOST TOUR for a thrill-filled look at the haunting history […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions Here are our Top 10 things to do in Chicago this Fall. Do it while the sun is still out! 1) Go to one of the downtown Chicago Farmer’s Markets and enjoy a crisp local apple or basket […]
For those coming to London in October for Halloween, we’ve got spooky events popping up all over town to help thrill, scare, and entertain visitors on the scariest night of the year! Note that many of these events take place throughout October and into November. We are local tour guides who lead ghost tours as […]
Looking for a great place to eat in Harlem? A popular yet affordable place that’s rich in culture and history? Why not head up to Sylvia’s Restaurant in the heart of where the Harlem Renaissance took place. Sylvia’s is simply a must have to really experience the Harlem culture. And is surprisingly reasonably priced […]
This post is an overview of the weather in Paris during October, including temperatures and rain forecasts, as well as things to do. As your tour guide, I bring a wealth of knowledge not just in leading tours but also from my extensive career as a retired meteorologist. I provide you with precise and detailed […]
October finds the temperatures falling fairly rapidly in Germany's Capital City with mostly cloudy skies and fairly frequent rainy days. However, there are still nice days here, especially early in the month. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster in my new career […]
The weather in Charleston in October is ideal for visiting this historic city in South Carolina as temperatures remain warm but with less of the humidity than during the summer months. I'm not just a tour guide; my retired meteorologist background ensures you know what weather to expect this month. Early in the month the […]
Between 73rd and 78th streets, located just north of The Lake and south of The Great Lawn, The Ramble is a 38-acre get-away from the hustle and bustle of the city. One of the main features of Central Park, it was also one of the first parts of the park to be built. With winding, […]
