Behind the Scenes at Virginia Historic Garden Week
[Post Updated 2023] Virginia Historic Garden Week Tours will be held April 15 through 22nd in 2023. Part 3 of 4 in…
Colonial Beach, Virginia and Historic Garden Week
During Virginia’s Historic Garden Week a few years ago, I discovered a quaint beach town that you won’t want to miss when…
6 Reasons NOT to Miss Virginia Tours in Historic Garden Week
If you’re looking for places to go for Virginia home tours, have you heard of “America’s Largest Open House”? Historic Garden Week…
All You Need to Know about Virginia Home Tours in Historic Garden Week
2023 dates are Saturday, April 15th to Saturday, April 22nd. Part 1 of 4 in my series on Virginia’s Historic Garden Week….
How You Can Participate in Historic Garden Week
Part 4 of 4 in our series “Behind-the-Scenes at Virginia’s Historic Garden Week (HGW)”! Today we’ll discover the people behind this state-wide…
What You Need to Know About Virginia Historic Garden Week
One of the highlights of my year in search of educational traveling with purpose is coming up next week. Do you love…
Isle of Wight Historic Garden Week Tour – Historic Homes
Several years ago, when I was new to Virginia I learned about the state-wide Historic Garden Week. I love gorgeous gardens, as well…
Eyre Hall – Antiques, Gardens and a Letter from Lafayette
One of the most interesting stops on Virginia’s Historic Garden Week (HGW) Tours is Eyre Hall on the Eastern Shore of Virginia….
Selecting Homes for Historic Garden Tours of Virginia
[Post Updated 2023] Virginia Historic Garden Tours will be held April 15 through 22nd in 2023. Continuing with Part 2 of 4…
Thoroughly Virginia – Fredericksburg Historic Garden Tour
What do Stonewall Jackson, farming, fox hunting, flowers and fund-raising all have in common? They all have deep roots in Virginia culture…
Our American Road Trip-Southeast States
Are you dreaming of going on a coast-to-coast American road trip? Here’s a quick recap of towns, historical sites, attractions, and national…
10 Hudson Valley Vacation Rental Gems
If you’re looking for a Hudson Valley vacation rental that goes over and above what you might normally expect from a place…
Our Ultimate USA Road Trip Itinerary
Welcome to our ultimate USA Road trip itinerary! This is a cross-country road trip that my husband and I took recently from…
11 Great Reasons to Visit Washington DC
Did you know that Lonely Planet named Washington DC one of the “Top 10 Cities to Visit”? Have you ever had a…
Don’t Miss the Renwick Gallery in DC
In a recent post, I shared “11 Reasons to Visit Washington DC Museums“. I included much more than just museums, and since…
15 Ideas for a Mini-Vacation or Staycation
Sometimes life can get in the way of vacation plans and the only option is a staycation or mini-vacation. In this post,…
Where to Go on an Epic North Carolina Road Trip
I had a few last-minute opportunities for North Carolina road trips before we moved away from the East Coast. Visiting three times…
5 Life Lesson Quotes You Can’t Live Without
Many times I find myself going through the motions of life, not really finding much momentum toward goals, interests, projects or even…
D-Day Tour – Remembering the Humanity of World War II
I hope we can all agree that war is abominable and not something to be glorified. However, on the anniversary of the…