Blake Snow

3 days ago | coolmaterial.com | Johnny Motley |Blake Snow |Brandon Withrow

Travel How to Savor Art, Food, and Culture in Venice A glittering metropolis rising out of the water, Venice’s very existence is miraculous. Venice is a fine city for melancholy, my mood when I drifted in at the end of a two-week stint in Italy. I spent the first week chasing an ill-starred romance; the second, licking my wounds. But as the poets remind us, broken hearts feel beauty more keenly—and Venice is a feast for the senses.

1 week ago | coolmaterial.com | Blake Snow |Brandon Withrow |Johnny Motley |Kaitlyn Rosati

Travel How to Ball on a Budget in Chicago See all the sights in the Windy City, without emptying your wallet. Chicago ain’t cheap. As the “Capital of the Midwest,” it’s noticeably less expensive than New York and Los Angeles. But as the third largest city in America, Chi-Town is still noticeably more expensive than the national average. But you won’t find a cleaner, nicer, and taller big city than Chicago, which makes it totally worth seeing at least once in your life.

2 weeks ago | heraldextra.com | Blake Snow

I recently booked a $6 Uber in a foreign city. Once it arrived, I hopped in the car. The chipper driver said “Hi,” then flipped a U-turn. Seconds later, he pulled over. “Did you know you were only two blocks when you booked this ride?” he asked with a smile. I did not and was pretty embarrassed by my goof. Oops. Had I taken a few extra seconds to see just how close my destination was, I would have saved a few bucks, not to mention my embarrassment. Thankfully I didn’t lose too much on the deal.

1 month ago | matadornetwork.com | Blake Snow

Hiking Archaeology by Blake Snow May 15, 2025 For most travelers, seeing the Great Wall of China for the first time is a “Pinch me – is this real?” type of moment. Though you can’t actually view the 2,000-year-old, 13,000-mile-long fortification from space, as is often incorrectly reported, the ancient Asian barrier is still a really big deal. The Great Wall of China is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It’s arguably the continent’s most famous, and potentially most iconic, landmark....

1 month ago | matadornetwork.com | Blake Snow

By: Blake SnowPhoto: Colorado Tourism Office With longer days and endless places to explore, summer invites you to uncover Colorado‘s magic, from its 39,000-plus miles of hiking and biking trails to its vibrant cities and charming mountain towns. Whether you’re soaking up sunshine or spotting constellations at high elevation, adventure is always just around the bend in Colorado. Come chase the magic this summer.