Those of us over age 25 remember the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center like it was yesterday. The Twin Towers, the explosions, the towers collapsing and the devastation left behind — all left imprints in our minds we can not erase. For many (myself included), visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is on […]
10 more fun things to do in Huntsville, Alabama
If you’re wondering about fun things to do in Huntsville, AL, look no further! I’ve made several visits (my last one a hosted conference for travel writers), discovering what to do in Huntsville, AL over the past few years. Every time, the city surprises me! Seriously, I had no idea there were so many cool […]
Virginia Safari Park: 5 star fun!
When we travel, we like to mix things up! A little history and culture mixed with fun and adventure. On our trip to historic Lexington, Virginia we certainly found both! Of the many adventures in the area, our absolute favorite was a trip to the Virginia Safari Park. Virginia Safari Park Drive through tour Virginia […]
Lexington historic district
When George Washington and Robert E. Lee are part of your history, no doubt there’s more to discover too. In the Lexington historic district, in Rockbridge County, Virginia, there’s history on every corner — and often in between! Ellie and I met friends in Lexington this summer, a first visit for us all. Knowing this […]
5 reasons to visit Indiana Dunes this fall
Living in North Carolina, I have easy access to the Atlantic coast beaches — even taking regular day trips to the shore. But, growing up in the Midwest, we didn’t take many beach vacations. It was just too far to travel. I wish we had known about Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan’s south shore. With […]
25 E. Main St.
What’s in an address? You know… those numbers and letters we punch in to the GPS so that annoying voice can guide us to a destination. Those numbers and letters we use to send exciting mail, like graduation announcements and wedding invitations. Have you ever really thought about the place those numbers represent? At 25 […]
50 by 50
As my 50th year dawned (one year ago today), I decided to try 50 things I’ve never tried before — new places, new foods or new experiences. No saying no! It’s my version of the “50 by 50” challenge! Today, as I celebrate my 50th birthday, I look back on the past year with wonder. Some […]
7 Expert Tips to Plan Your First Ireland Vacation
Today’s post comes from my friend, Jody Halstead, an expert on Ireland vacation planning. Since I haven’t been there yet, my advice might not be quite as good. If you’re planning a trip to Ireland soon, I think this will help! (We are using her advice for a 2019 trip!) When families begin considering their first […]
5 reasons to start planning summer vacation now
Now is actually the best time to start planning your summer vacation. Why? Well, I can share at least five good reasons why and prove to you that sometimes a little bit of planning ahead can pay off drastically! You can start saving for the trip When you plan ahead for vacation, you don’t end up […]
5 fabulously fun Tallahassee restaurants
With 675 Tallahassee restaurants to choose from, which is most fun? Of course, fun without great food would be no fun at all… So, this list includes 5 unique restaurants with an incredibly fun atmosphere and fabulous food! Madison Social At the top of our list is Madison Social, the ONE restaurant that should be […]