The Burger Bar in Bristol, Virginia has been slinging burgers and fries in this small Appalachian community since 1942. And mighty fine burgers they are. But it was a late night guest on New Year’s Eve 1952 that put the…
Little Rock’s Central High School – Why You Need to Go
One of the best books I’ve ever read is “Warriors Don’t Cry” by Melba Pattillo Beals. It’s a little story about her freshman year in high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ya, we can all tell stories about those rotten…
Two Must Try Restaurants in Raleigh North Carolina
When your travels take you to Raleigh North Carolina, a vibrant little city with a flourishing independent restaurant scene, there are two long-term, well-established eateries I highly recommend for reasons that are just in part about their food. This post…
Gasparilla Pirate Festival Rocks Tampa Each January
The first time I visited Tampa was for a little event called Gasparilla Pirate Festival. Had it not been January and had it not been Florida, I would have thought I was at the best of/worst of Mardi Gras in…
Make Your Own Souvenirs from the Beaches of South Walton County Florida
Souvenirs from our travels fill my office and our home, reminding me of how blessed we have been to explore the world to the degree we have. I can’t pick a favorite (a troll from Norway who keeps eyeing me…
Dollywood Celebrates Pi Day Every Day With a 25 Pound Apple Pie
If you salivate like I do to the aroma of a freshly baked pie just out of the oven, then let’s plan a trip to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge Tenn. There are few things in life I enjoy as much…
Discover Route 66 in Texas
Of the eight states crossed by Route 66, Texas has the second fewest miles, behind Kansas, with less than 200 miles. Amarillo is the only town of significant size on the Texas leg of the route. Route 66 has been,…
Why Stay at this Historic Boutique Hotel in Winston-Salem, NC
When traveling anywhere near Winston-Salem, NC, there’s no need to stay in a traditional, cookie-cutter chain hotel when there is a charming boutique hotel like The Brookstown Inn to lay your head. One of the oldest structures in the city,…
A Visit to the Mardi Gras Museum In Lake Charles, Louisiana
If you’re not into the madness of Mardi Gras each February and are otherwise fully stocked on your supply of beads, there are still places to visit in quieter days that allow you to understand and appreciate the Mardi Gras…