Tours
Why Haven’t you Visited Star City Yet?
When we were sent an invitation for a press trip to Roanoke, Virginia, I at first thought it was for Roanoke, North Carolina and thought wait does that place still exist? Happily for us, they were talking about the Star City of the South and not the non-existent “Lost Colony”. The thing that impressed me the most … Continue reading
Pin ItEating our Way Around Roanoke, Virginia
It was the biscuit that really did us in. Or possibly the cupcakes. But then again, it might have been the famous peanut soup. Oh, heck. It was everything we ate in Roanoke, Virginia. Every single bite persuaded us that we were absolutely in foodie heaven. We were in lovely Roanoke, nestled in the gorgeous … Continue reading
Pin ItGulf Shores/Orange Beach – the Best Kept Secret in Alabama
Drive across Alabama. Now just keep on driving you are totally out of road. You should see the sugar-white sand and crystal green water of the wonderful gulf coast area. Gulf Shores / Orange Beach (click to see Mapquest) You have arrived in one of the loveliest, quietest and most family-friendly destinations in Alabama. Gulf … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson
When we told our six-year grandson that we were going to Arizona and would probably visit the desert while we were there – at this point, we didn’t realize that most of Arizona is pretty much one big, albeit beautiful desert – he was tremendously excited. “Rattlesnakes live in the desert! You will probably see … Continue reading
Pin ItLow Country, High Country and Beach: On The Road Again
It all started with lovely, Spanish moss-draped Savannah, Georgia. I read somewhere that the Tall Ships Challenge – a series of races and cruises up the Atlantic coast by huge and beautiful wooden rigged sailing ships – was going to be in Savannah. I don’t know much of anything about ships. I have no idea … Continue reading
Pin ItPink Jeep Tours, Sedona, Arizona
I gripped the armrest of my seat in the open jeep from Pink Jeep Tours, gazed at the tumbled red boulders in front of us and thought they are going to go around those right? They aren’t going to go right over them. Right? Right? Riiiiiight? As our hot pink jeep climbed the trademark red … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale, Arizona
I lounged back on the comfy loveseat and popped a chocolate brownie in my mouth. I was lazily relaxed with a sumptuous spread of food on the table before me and someone was strolling around taking drink orders. I could not be more comfortable. This is the way to travel. On a train. No tiny … Continue reading
Pin ItBlues, Barbecue and Elvis Presley – A Girls Getaway to Memphis, Tennessee
We stepped out of the car, stretching and ready to experience Memphis in all its glory and then we all gasped aloud at the humid heat that slapped us in the face like a wet washcloth. We had chosen Memphis on a whim for our Girlfriend Getaway since it was fairly close to our home … Continue reading
Pin ItLake Havasu City, Arizona
There it was. The London Bridge. No, not that one. This one. Yes. Yes, they do indeed have the London Bridge in Arizona. Crazy but true. It’s one of the highlights of this scenic town situated on the banks of beautiful Lake Havasu and one of the reasons we decided to make Lake Havasu City … Continue reading
Pin ItEating Our Way Around Old Town Scottsdale with Arizona Food Tours
If you have been reading this blog for very long, you know we are all about the food when we travel. In fact, you can see all of my foodie reviews here which include walking food tours in San Francisco and Portland, Maine. So it will not surprise you to learn that we basically ate … Continue reading
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