Lafayette, Louisiana: Easy Road Trip near New Orleans
Lafayette, Louisiana, a couple hours drive northwest of New Orleans, serves as a great base for day trips to the region’s small towns and rich Creole and Cajun cultures.
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2018: The Year in Photos
Our year in travel: 50 photos of our travels in 2018. Sweden, Malawi, Russia, Italy, and India were the highlights.
TravelPast50 Year in Review 2018: Art and Adventure
2018 was the Year of Art and Adventure, new places, new activities, wildly crealtive people, more time back home, and some separate trips for Tom and Kris.
Put the ‘Book’ in Booking: Crafting an Author-Centric Itinerary
[Note: Along our travels, we meet many others who are following a path similar to ours: travel writers, photographers, explorers…an assortment of poeple who meet the world with curiosity and … Read more
Brookgreen Gardens, Sculpture in Myrtle Beach, SC
A cultural gem in Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), Brookgreen Gardens combine hundreds of sculptures with the formal botanical gardens. Spend a day relaxing and enjoying history, art, and nature.
Views of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
There are lots and lots of attractions to Myrtle Beach, and you can’t really see them all in just a few days. Hell, the miniature golf courses and pancake houses … Read more
Why You Should Catch a Flight to Myrtle Beach
To escape winter or spring or whatever ails you, catch a flight to Myrtle Beach. Restaurants, beaches, art and history will improve your disposition.
When Your Car Falls Through the Ice
Gary Thompson is the guy you call when your car falls through the ice. We heard about Gary from our hosts at the Best Western Premier Lodge on Lake Detroit. … Read more
Views of Olympic National Park, Washington
We spent two days walking around Olympic National Park in Washington. It’s spectacular for several reasons, but unusual because of the various eco systems it encompasses. Dense green rain forest, … Read more
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United States of America
The United States is tenth on the list of countries with UNESCO World Heritage Sites with 24. Unusual among UNESCO World Heritage countries, the United States has more Natural sites … Read more