Before I became a travel writer, I spent decades working as a paralegal—mostly in personal injury litigation. I was the one behind the scenes organizing the files, tracking the details, and helping piece together what happened when someone’s life went...
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Illinois
Discovering McHenry County, Illinois. Coffee, History, Farms, and Hospitality
"Sometimes the best destinations are the ones you weren't planning to discover." When I left Alabama for northern Illinois, my destination wasn't really McHenry County. It was the annual Midwest Travel Network Conference. Three days later, after overnight stops in...
Florida
3 Days, 3 Hotels in and around Tampa, Florida: Which Stay Is Actually Worth It?
Dusty, greeting guests at Hyatt Place Some trips are all about the destination. Others become a real-world test of everything around them—flights, hotels, and even rental cars. This Florida weekend ended up being all three. From a budget-friendly flight to...
California
When the Road Bites Back: What to Do After a Car Accident While Traveling
Travel has a way of surprising you. Usually, that means a hidden gem, a great meal, or a story you didn’t expect to tell. But sometimes, the surprise isn’t a good one. A few weeks ago, in Santa Rosa, California,...
California
Finding Sonoma’s Pinot Noirs, Food, Museums and Sacramento Gems
Some of the best road trips begin the moment the wheels touch down. My recent journey from San Francisco International Airport to Sonoma wine country was exactly that kind of trip — one that started with a legendary Silicon Valley...
Louisiana
Louisiana River Parishes Travel Guide: Plantations, Swamp Tours, Oak Alley & Hidden Gems Near New Orleans
Sometimes the best travel experiences happen close to home. I recently attended the Southern Travelers Explore Conference in St. Rose, Louisiana, hosted by the Louisiana River Parishes tourism organization just outside New Orleans. What followed was several days of learning,...
Mississippi, Uncategorized
Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum, Biloxi, Mississippi
Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum Adjacent to Beauvoir is the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum. The Library tells the story of the only man to serve as the President of the Confederate States. Jefferson Davis Davis and his...
California
Planes of Fame & Yanks Air Museum: A must see for Aviation Enthusiasts
These two aviation hubs had been on my list for a long time, so my September 2025 visit to Chino, CA, exceeded my expectations. If you are in Southern California and you love aviation, there’s no better place to spend...
Europe
Rural France Travel: From Aviation History to Quiet Village Life
Sometimes the best trips aren’t about rushing from one attraction to the next—they’re about slowing down, reconnecting with friends, and seeing how people really live. On a recent journey to rural France, I experienced exactly that, thanks to longtime friends...
cruising
Is a Norwegian Transatlantic Cruise Worth It? My Honest Review of an Atlantic Crossing
Norwegian Dawn in Port If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to sail a transatlantic cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, here’s an unfiltered look from my fourteen days at sea. As someone who’s cruised on multiple lines—and prefers a...
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