by Brian Wesley | Jan 5, 2019 | Adventure, Blog, Favorites, Food, Gallery, Urban Exploration, Video
As a child, my parents sacrificed and took me to Walt Disney World. It was a fantastic experience that I remember to this day. But, just like an ungrateful child that would rather play with the cardboard box than the toy that came with it, I... 
by Brian Wesley | Dec 22, 2018 | Deep South, New Orleans, Urban Exploration, Video
When people first start to write blogs they reach out and look at other blogs as examples. Typically, you won’t find a travel blog where the writer admits to a major character flaw. It just isn’t typical. Today I am here to break tradition. I am here to finally,... 
by Brian Wesley | Dec 8, 2018 | Adventure, Chicago, Favorites, Gallery, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
Long called the Sear’s Tower, the renamed Willis Tower is still the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. What was that? Isn’t the One World Trade Center taller? Well, yes… and no. The One World Trade Center is 1,776 feet tall (soon the be surpassed by newer... 
by Brian Wesley | Nov 24, 2018 | Arizona, Favorites, History, Religious, Southwest, Tucson, Urban Exploration
San Xavier del Bac Mission was built in the late 1700s and is the oldest European structure in the entire state. This Catholic mission is located just south of Tucson and really is a must-see. I’ve visited several times and they always seem to be open. Their... 
by Tammy Wesley | Nov 10, 2018 | Adventure, Arizona, Blog, Family Hikes, Favorites, History, Museum, National Park, Science Museum, Science Museum, Southwest, State Park, Tour, Tucson, Urban Exploration, Video, Zoo
5 Family-Friendly Activities in Tucson, AZ When it comes to activities in Tucson, there’s so much to do that they have a booklet full of coupons called the Tucson Passport. The booklet is about $20 per person and is a fantastic deal for all that it offers!... 
by Brian Wesley | Oct 27, 2018 | Adventure, Arizona, Favorites, History, Museum, Southwest, State Park, Tour, Tucson, Urban Exploration, Video
In the 1960’s solid rocket fuel wasn’t being used for ICBM missiles. Instead, when the order came to launch, a team of trained military had to connect and fuel the 103 foot Titan II missile inside its huge underground bunker. This is all here to remind us and teach... 
by Brian Wesley | Sep 15, 2018 | Adventure, Chicago, Favorites, History, Museum, Science Museum, Urban Exploration, Video
The Field Museum is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. Fantastic presentation of gems, on par with the Smithsonian, fantastic dinosaur exhibits, and the animal exhibits are organized by continent. However, one of the best exhibits is the... 
by Brian Wesley | Sep 1, 2018 | Interview, New York, Urban Exploration, Video
Our kids love New York. We’ve found excuses to visit several times over the years. Here is a video we’ve compiled highlighting out top family-friendly activities in New York: UPDATE: Yes, this video has the Time’s Square Toys R Us in it. It has... 
by Brian Wesley | Aug 18, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, New York, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
If you’re traveling in a small group, there are few better ways to see NY than by a hop-on-hop-off New York Bus Tour. Being in the open air at the top of these buses is a fantastic way to see the city. My mother was along on this trip and her feet got tired. A sales... 
by Brian Wesley | Aug 4, 2018 | Favorites, New York, Urban Exploration, Video
The New York Public Library is the fourth largest in the world and second only to the Library of Congress here in the US. It is a private collection consisting of 87 branches scattered throughout the Manhatten, Bronx, and Staten Island. The largest branch is located... 
by Brian Wesley | Jul 21, 2018 | Favorites, History, New York, Urban Exploration, Video
A trip to Midtown Manhattan wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Grand Central Terminal. But, since the late 1800’s everyone calls it Grand Central Station even though the station was replaced by this remarkable building. Grand Central Terminal is the largest rail... 
by Brian Wesley | Jun 23, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, New York, Urban Exploration, Video
Whether you’re King Kong or one of the other 110 Million visitors that have come to the Empire State Building’s famous open-air observation deck this is a must-see in NYC. Started in 1930 the Empire State Building is one of the tallest buildings in the world and the... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 14, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, Food, Southern Texas, Urban Exploration
When visiting the San Antonio area, you must plan an afternoon (or more) at The Alamo and the San Antonio Riverwalk. There’s not too much to say besides walk around, take a boat tour. Enjoy the architecture, culture and food. Here is a video highlighting our... 
by Brian Wesley | Apr 7, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, History, Southern Texas, State Park, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
When I was young my grandma took me and my parents on a road trip to see the amazing Western US. One of our first stops was to visit The Alamo. Back then, I had no idea the significance of this shrine…. what was lost here… what was gained. Here’s a... by Brian Wesley | Feb 24, 2018 | Adventure, Blog, Family Hikes, Favorites, Hike, History, Museum, New York, Northeast, Science Museum, Urban Exploration
Just before the US Civil War, a plan was devised to set aside an area for open spaces, trees, and a refuge from the city. Many looked to similar parks in London and Paris for inspiration. Over the years Central Park has become one of the most filmed locations in the... 
by Brian Wesley | Jun 25, 2016 | Beach, California, Food, Los Angeles, Shopping, Urban Exploration, Video
Catalina Island, located about 20-25 miles west of Los Angeles, California, is full of adventure and class. It is a famous landmark for the Chicago Cubs’ practice field (which was owned by the candyman William Wrigley, Jr. himself). There have been a number of... 
