A New York Civil Rights Road Trip

A New York Civil Rights Road Trip

Take a New York civil rights road trip to Manhattan, Bethel, Auburn, Seneca Falls, and Rochester to visit historical sites connected to the American struggle for freedom and equality. I was a guest of Tour Cayuga, the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, and Visit...
Uncover the Secrets of New Orleans Neighborhoods

Uncover the Secrets of New Orleans Neighborhoods

Can you imagine a bar that offers a $10 shot and haircut? A former NOLA resident reveals hidden culture, history, cuisine, and other secrets of New Orleans neighborhoods. Guest Post by Leah D. Nelson Secrets of New Orleans Neighborhoods New Orleans, Louisiana, is of...
Elvis in Tupelo: Discover The King’s Mississippi Roots

Elvis in Tupelo: Discover The King’s Mississippi Roots

Visit the birthplace of Elvis in Tupelo, Mississippi, and tour 12 additional sites around town, including his boyhood church, schools, swimming hole, and the hardware store where he bought his first guitar. I was a guest of Tupelo CVB, but all thoughts and opinions...
Explore Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Explore Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Explore Ascension Parish, Louisiana, home to historic Donaldsonville, artist Alvin Batiste, the Jambalaya Festival, Cajun Village, and Houmas House Plantation. I was a guest of Tour Ascension, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. UPDATE: Be sure to check out A...
Trek the Cape West Coast, South Africa

Trek the Cape West Coast, South Africa

A trek along Cape West Coast, South Africa, delivers scenic locations, cultural diversity, and culinary experiences found nowhere else in the world. Guest Post by Bianca Knauf Cape West Coast, South Africa The first thing you notice about trekking up the Cape West...
Florida Travel: The Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival

Florida Travel: The Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival

The Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival celebrates this rare art and unique slice of backwoods Florida culture annually on the second Saturday in April. This post is sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Florida’s Local Culture...