June 2026 - My Travel Tweaks

Natural History Museum Alive David Attenborough — Two Ways to Experience the Greatest Natural Storyteller of Our Time

Natural History Museum Alive David Attenborough — Two Experiences Every Fan Needs to Know About My aunt Helen is what you might call an Attenborough completist. She has watched every…

Alison Townson June 30, 2026

Seasonal Travel

Elf’d Up Is Chicago’s Holiday Pop-Up Bar and It Is Exactly as Fun as It Sounds

Elf'd Up Is Chicago's Holiday Pop-Up Bar and It Is Exactly as Fun as It Sounds My friend Jess has a rule about December in Chicago: one thing has to…

Alison Townson June 30, 2026

Travel Tips

What Is Wandering Labs and Why Every U.S. Camper Should Know About It

Wandering Labs — The Campsite Alert Tool That Gets U.S. Campers Into Sold-Out Parks My neighbor Greg tried to book a campsite at Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio for…

Alison Townson June 27, 2026

Entertainment & Pop Culture

The Real Story Behind Virgin River — Is It a Real Place and Can You Actually Visit

Is Virgin River a Real Place — The Truth Behind Netflix's Most Beloved Small Town If you have spent any time watching Netflix's Virgin River and found yourself quietly wondering…

Alison Townson June 27, 2026

Travel & Destinations

Where Is Outlander Filmed — The Real Scottish Locations That Make the Show Feel So Authentic

Outlander Where Is It Filmed — Every Real Location Behind the Show and How to Visit Them If you have ever watched Outlander and found yourself genuinely convinced that the…

Alison Townson June 27, 2026

Science & Nature

Highest Recorded Tsunami — The Lituya Bay Story That Most Americans Have Never Heard

The Highest Recorded Tsunami in History — What Happened and Why It Still Matters When most Americans think about tsunamis, they think about the 2004 Indian Ocean disaster or the…

Alison Townson June 27, 2026

Science & Nature

What Time Is the Lunar Eclipse Tonight and How to Watch It From Anywhere in the U.S.

What Time Is the Lunar Eclipse — A Complete Guide for U.S. Sky Watchers There is something almost unfair about missing a lunar eclipse. Unlike a solar eclipse, which demands…

Alison Townson June 27, 2026

Travel & Outdoors

Best Place for Northern Lights — From Alaska to Iceland Here Is What Actually Delivers

Best Place for Northern Lights — The Honest Guide for U.S. Travelers Who Are Done Guessing Every travel list on the internet will tell you to go to Iceland. Some…

Alison Townson June 24, 2026

Travel & Outdoors

Northern Lights Tonight NYC — Skip the Rooftop Bars and Go Here Instead

Northern Lights Tonight NYC — Can You Actually See Them and Where to Go Right Now New York City does not do subtle. Every light in the five boroughs burns…

Alison Townson June 24, 2026

Travel & Outdoors

Oregon Is One of the Best U.S. States to See the Aurora Borealis and Here Is Why

Aurora Borealis Oregon — Where to Go, When to Look, and What Nobody Tells You Oregon doesn't make the shortlist when most Americans think about northern lights destinations. Alaska gets…

Alison Townson June 24, 2026