10 Ways You Can Help After a Hurricane
Watching the massive damage from recent hurricanes across the Eastern United States and Florida on The Weather Channel brings to mind another fulfilling…
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Travel destinations focused on the United States and Europe. Including road trips, itineraries, specialty travel, U.S. states, and city guides. I’ve traveled with my husband, in small groups and solo for decades and I want to share my journeys with you.
My Heart Aches for Fall Leaves
Seasons…those subtle changes in weather, light, and life that signal the turning of the page to a new adventure. Fall leaves, winter…
10 Best Places to See Outer Banks Wildlife
Do you have a Bucket List of Outer Banks wildlife that you want to see in their natural habitat? You may be…
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Where to Find Info About Historical Travel in the U.S.
I just stumbled on the ultimate source for interesting historical travel in the U.S.. I’m supposed to be doing something else right…
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….
Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida
Here’s what you need to know about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. Are you not a Harry Potter…
Free National Park Days and Park Discount Passes
Did you know that there are several days each year that are free national park days? Admission fees are waived on these…
Harry Potter Food at The Wizarding World – Diagon Alley
I’m always entertained by the creative Harry Potter food and food names in the books and movies of the famous fantasy series….
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…
Chiricahua National Monument – A Complete Travel Guide – Part 2
It may not be a surprise to you that Arizona national parks are some of the most beautiful in the country. But…
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…
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…
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….
Omis Croatia Beaches, Pirates, and Alfresco Dining
About 25 km (16 miles) south of the second-largest city in Croatia lies the medieval town of Omis. You’ll find the most…
Perfectly Addicting Potato Salad Recipe
Sometimes when the world seems upside-down I crave a little bit of comfort food like this traditional Potato Salad. The potatoes and…
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10 Unique Slow Travel Experiences Around the World
What is slow travel? Slow travel is the experience of immersing yourself in the local culture to learn something new at your…
Missouri’s Best Foods, Parks & Road Trip Fun
On Day 3 of my crazy cross-country road trip, I drove from Cahokia, Illinois to Manhattan, Kansas. It was a pretty short…
Day 2 – My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip – Kentucky State Parks
On the 2nd day of the trip, I drove about 500 miles from Charleston, West Virginia to Cahokia, Illinois. I went through…
Day 1 – Charleston WV on My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip
Hi there! If you haven’t read about why I went on this crazy road trip, you can find the beginning of the…