An Italian tour operator described what the Corona Virus has done to the travel industry; it's put everyone in a period of hibernation. Defined as an extended period of remaining inactive or indoors, hibernation describes our collective situation perfectly. It...
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Georgia
Interview with Josh Gates, host of Expedition Unknown at the 2020 Travel and Adventure Show, Atlanta, Georgia
Josh Gates I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking briefly with Josh Gates, host of Expedition Unknown at the Travel and Adventure Show in Atlanta in February. He is as friendly and accessible as he is on the show. ...
Colorado
Hotel Boulderado, Boulder, Colorado
Hotel Boulderado Hotel Boulderado has been a vital fixture in Boulder since its opening on New Year’s Eve in 1909. On my recent visit to this is a first-class hotel, I had the pleasure of staying in the Presidential Suite....
Alabama
Architecture, History, Waterfalls and Culinary adventures in North Alabama
My continuing journey in North Alabama led me to discover more history through architecture, waterfalls, shopping and some delicious culinary stops. Rosenbaum House The Rosenbaum House I never knew that Florence was home to the only residence in the Southeast,...
Alabama
Discovering North Alabama’s Music Heritage in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals January is a great time to explore Muscle Shoals and Florence in North Alabama. The weather is good and there are smaller crowds of visitors. As I journeyed around The Shoals, I discovered North Alabama’s Music heritage and...
North Carolina
The Carl Sandburg home in Flat Rock, North Carolina
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Presidential Historic Sites, Tennessee
A President of Many Firsts, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, Nashville, TN
The Hermitage The seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson, had the distinction of being the last president to have known all the presidents who served before him. Although he lacked formal education, he rose from being an orphan...
Alabama
Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World at the History Museum of Mobile
History Museum of Mobile The newly opened Ancient Rome exhibit at the History Museum of Mobile features machines and technology taken from 2000-year-old Roman designs. Tom Rizzo, with Artisans of Florence, produced the exhibit. Tom has a keen interest in...
Ohio
Only One Day in Cleveland? Check Out These Three Unique Museums
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The iconic building, designed by architect I. M Pei, opened in September 1995, on the shore of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland. The Rock and Roll Hall of...
Ohio
Two Fun Museums in Canton, Ohio. The Home of Pro Football and Fannie Mae Chocolate
Pro Football Hall of Fame Pro Football Hall of Fame While visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame, I hoped I would see my favorite pro football player, Joe Namath, and I did. Although I’ve never had the opportunity to...
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