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Springtime in Key West, The Island At Its Finest
Springtime in Key West is a tropical delight. Mild temperatures mean warm days and comfortable nights — perfect weather to see the...
Mar 3021 min read


The City Different: Exploring Historic Downtown Santa Fe
Santa Fe, N.M, dubbed “The City Different,” lives up to its nickname. From historic sites and deep rooted traditions to a vibrant arts...
Feb 2313 min read


Center for Puppetry Arts: ATL's Unique Hidden Gem
For almost 50 years, the Center for Puppetry Arts — a small but mighty arts center in midtown Atlanta — has delighted the young and...
Sep 10, 20245 min read


Visit Arizona's Meteor Crater and Experience the World's "Best-Preserved" Impact Site
Fifty thousand years ago, a meteorite hurtled through space heading straight for Earth and what is now Northern Arizona just outside...
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Where to See Wild Venus Flytraps: Mother Nature's "Meat Eater" Unique the World Over to NC
There is a special carnivore that only lives in an area stretching out from Wilmington, N.C., and nowhere else in the world. It’s a...
Jul 22, 20246 min read


A Visit to Graceland: Elvis’ Famed Estate is Worth the Hype
“Thank you, thank you very much.” This oft-spoken phrase by Elvis Presley ran through my head after touring Graceland Mansion. Even as a...
Jul 12, 202410 min read


A Mother - Son Road Trip: A Lesson In The Birth, Death and Reincarnation of Route 66
If you have a child who has proclaimed their desire to write and make movies since the age of four, then at some point you find yourself...
Jun 28, 20248 min read


Exploring the Charm of Williams, Az: Why Nostalgia Seekers Love This Small Town
Williams is a small Northern Arizona town that’s big on nostalgia and Americana. As soon as we drove into town, it didn’t take long to...
Jun 28, 20249 min read


Escape into Natural Beauty at Raleigh's Raulston Arboretum
You don’t have to be a plant lover to appreciate the serene beauty of the J.C. Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, N.C. Spread across 10...
Apr 11, 20243 min read


More Than A Monogram, Royal Ciphers Are Steeped in History, Even Controversy
In 1952, the Scottish people were so outraged over a monogram they tarred public mailboxes and planted fake bombs in protest. That seems...
Jan 20, 20245 min read


Jack Smith Park in Cary. N.C., is a Little Park Big on Art
Jack Smith Park in Cary, N.C., is the perfect microcosm of what I look for in a “little adventure” outdoors – entertainment, creativity...
Jan 11, 20243 min read


Where to Go for the Best Views in Edinburgh, Scotland
It’s hard not to love Edinburgh, Scotland. The people are friendly, it's easy to get around and the blend of old and new is fascinating....
Jan 10, 20246 min read


Escape into ATL's Ponce City Market with Rooftop Games, Unique Retail and Vast Food Hall
When we drove up to Ponce City Market in Atlanta my expectations were lukewarm. I thought we’d have a nice brunch, walk around a little...
Nov 6, 20235 min read


Death, Money & Mystery Down South: The Unsolved Case of Zachary “Smith” Reynolds
She was a scandal. Pouty lips, rumors of wild unladylike behavior and, of course, all that money. Broadway torch singer Libby Holman...
Nov 1, 202310 min read


Visit Historic Reynolda for a Day of Retail Therapy, Delicious Food and Recreation
Nestled inside Winston-Salem, N.C., is the beautiful, historic area of Reynolda. It’s the perfect day-trip destination offering...
Oct 31, 20236 min read


Get Outside for N.C.’s Great Trails State Day on Oct. 21
Fall in North Carolina is like sweet tea with a slice of lemon. When light hits a glass of tea just right, the drink's colors of tan,...
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Spend a Day in Mount Pleasant, S.C., Filled with Salt Air, Good Eats and Historic Sites
Mount Pleasant, S.C., a bedroom community of Charleston, is anything but “sleepy.” Great views, great drinks and great adventures are...
Sep 26, 202310 min read


Five Ways to Spend a Sunny Day in London
If you plan to visit London, odds are you'll have cloudy weather. In August, the city's sunniest month, 55 % of the days are overcast and...
Sep 22, 20236 min read


Churchill War Rooms, A London Must See
When my family said they wanted to visit the Churchill War Rooms , I thought, “Hmmm, maybe I’ll sleep in that morning.” Well, I didn’t...
May 20, 20233 min read
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