I just got back Monday night from a long weekend in Chicago. A friend ended up with an extra ticket to see “Hamilton” in the Windy City and I jumped at the opportunity to be in “the room where it happens”! It has been a while since I have gone to Chicago as a tourist and … More Hamilton Weekend in Chi-Town
This is the 100 year anniversary of the National Park Service, and while you probably think of Yosemite or the Grand Canyon, National Parks are all around us. You can find National Parks in your state by going to the National Park Service home page and searching by state. You might be surprised at the … More Gulf Islands National Seashore
After Katrina, the Mississippi Gulf Coast lost many of it’s iconic live oak trees. These trees lined Highway 90 along the beach and were an integral part of the landscape, standing as pillars over many years. Also if you did not know, Coast folks love their trees. They build roads around the trees (after all … More Live Oak Art – Mississippi Gulf Coast
With the summer in full swing, it’s not too late to embrace a little John Mellencamp and enjoy a vacation to the Gulf Coast. A trip to the Mississppi Gulf Coast is not complete without oh-so-much good food. There is no way to include all the great restaurants, but I wanted to share some of … More Recommended Eats for a “Vacation Down at the Gulf of Mexico!”
When I was a child in South Mississppi, my brothers and I had lots of backyard to explore. We rode dirt bikes, played in our club house, fished in the pond, played capture the flag, and let our imaginations lead the way. But I totally sympathize with Jane in Our Great Big Backyard, because I … More “Our Great Big Backyard” is Beautiful
Hola Madrid! The largest city in Spain and the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, is fill with historical sites, art and history museums, sidewalk cafes and is even home to an Egyptian Temple. It is a beautiful city with something new to discover around every corner. Useful Travel Books for Madrid: Lonely … More Sights to See in Madrid
Last week I returned from a family vacation to Spain. One of the places we visited while there was the city of Toledo, Spain’s first capital city; which was an easy 30 minute train ride from Madrid, which was our home base for the vacation. The oldest part of Toledo sits high on a hill, surrounded by … More Holy Toledo! A Daytrip in Spain’s First Capital City
Sapelo Island is a place off the coast of Georgia where you can go to step out of civilization and explore nature unspoiled. Only reachable by boat or ferry, you will not find swanky restaurants on beach front property or even a traditional grocery store, so pack what you need because you will not find … More Lost in Time on Sapelo Island
The final episode of Downton Abbey has come and gone! Candace watched it Sunday, but Kristen didn’t finish it until the babies nap #2 on Monday! My apologies for posting late today also! Just like Lady never understood about Sundays in the Disney classic, my babies do not understand daylight savings! Kristen: Finished watching Downton! … More So long, farewell Downton Abbey!
As you are reading this, Downton Abbey has ended. The series finale aired last night, and while Kristen and I cannot wait to discuss how the story of the Crowley family ended, today I want to share with you my own personal trip to “Downton Abbey”. Watching Season 6 Episode 6 of Downton Abbey, where the family … More A Crowley for A Day – Visiting Highclere Castle
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