Wilmington Delaware’s Historic Amtrak Station is a must see for anyone who loves train, architecture, history, travel and well, yes, politics. But leaving the politics out for a while, this old train station is just a cool building with lots…
Maryland’s Mermaid Museum – a Trip in Fantasy and Fun
There are many reasons to visit Berlin, a charming little village on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, but your first stop should be The Mermaid Museum. Located less than 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, this is billed as the country’s first…
Why visit Cahokia Mounds – a UNESCO World Heritage Site near St. Louis
Just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis Missouri is Cahokia Mounds, a state historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage site. I’ve lived and traveled in this area much of my life, but just recently made time to visit.…
Exploring the Lewis and Clark Trail in Illinois and Missouri
The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804 – 06 remains one of North America’s great travel stories and adventures. A small group of men, one woman, a baby and a dog exploring a region as yet undocumented by non-native explorers.…
Iowa’s Czech Village is a Trip to the Olde World
A visit to the National Czech and Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids Iowa is a marvelous opportunity to better understand the complex history and culture of these central European countries. Spend the day here and at the adjacent Czech Village…
A Romantic, Remote Lodging Choice Near Crater Lake Oregon
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is one of the most beautiful destinations in all of the United States. I don’t say something like that lightly. The jaw drops and the mind numbs at the clarity of the lake and…
A Timeless Boutique Hotel in Portland’s Central Eastside
Portland Oregon is home to a number of wonderful hotels, but if you’re looking for a place to stay in Portland’s Central Eastside, you will love the boutique Hotel Grand Stark. We stayed just one night, but we loved it…
Keep Portland Weird – A Vacuum Cleaner Museum
Weird museums are my thing, so when we were planning our trip to Portland, Oregon and I learned they had a vacuum cleaner museum, I was all in. “Keep Portland Weird” had the opportunity to earn its stripes. This post…
Dinner at the historic Mayflower Pub in London
London, as one of the world’s great cities, is home to some fabulous restaurants. Try as many as you can according to your tastes and budget. But if you only have time and money for one restaurant, make it The…