This post was most recently updated on June 22nd, 2024. A vibrant, thriving community, Little Rock is flourishing with its attractions, unique finds, excellent restaurants, a growing nightlife, and much to my delight, breweries. Not unlike other craft breweries across the U.S., the vibe in these Little Rock breweries exudes casual, warm hospitality. Not only a […]
This post was most recently updated on May 12th, 2024. There are a lot of gorgeous places in the world, but Yosemite National Park may be one of the most beautiful. There are epic views in Yosemite everywhere you look, but there are some extra special places, that are over the top. Whether you think of
This post was most recently updated on June 27th, 2024. Want to go to the moon? I can clue you in on a much cheaper–and much faster–method for getting there, than hitting up our friends at NASA. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in south-central Idaho, and visiting Craters of the Moon is the
This post was most recently updated on April 26th, 2024. The island of Hawaii is big—giving it its nickname: The Big Island! While you may think of tropical beaches and palm trees when you think about a trip to Hawaii, the Big Island offers so much more. If you are pressed for time, 3 days on
This post was most recently updated on June 27th, 2024. What is there to do if you are feeling the need to get away, but you are not quite ready to go away? Are you feeling the call of nature? Feeling nostalgic for a simpler time? It might be the perfect time for a farm stay!
This post was most recently updated on June 22nd, 2024. “Not on my bucket list” was the response received when asking my husband to come along with me for a weekend in Little Rock, to attend a conference. He had no intention of spending 1 day in Little Rock, let alone 3 days in Little Rock!
This post was most recently updated on May 18th, 2022. One of the things I rediscovered during months of lock-down is that I enjoy vacation trip planning almost as much as I enjoy the trip itself. With so many trip planning tools available, planning a trip online is now completely possible. There are travel planning sites
This post was most recently updated on May 6th, 2022. Lake Charles, Louisiana is a kind of “No Man’s Land.” It’s not part of the plantation South or the old West, but it has features of both. It was a favorite stomping ground for pirate, Jean Lafitte. Surrounding small cities like Iowa and Sulphur are
This post was most recently updated on June 27th, 2024. Las Vegas has become one of the most popular destinations in the United States in recent years. It is no wonder, as there are just so many things to do in Las Vegas, something exciting at every turn. But every once in a while, it
This post was most recently updated on May 6th, 2022. We have all seen the dreamy pictures – the brilliant blue skies, the turquoise seas, the lush green forest and rice paddies. Bali is an explosion of natural colors, with intricately carved temples sprinkled across the island. It is no wonder that it is often
This post was most recently updated on May 7th, 2022. You may already know that I love Puerto Rico, and have visited its lovely shores more than once. I am not alone, as the NY Times voted Puerto Rico the top place to visit in 2019. Even though 2019 is past, Puerto Rico is an amazing
This post was most recently updated on July 14th, 2024. Coastal Mississippi is a slip of land located between two large neighbors. To the east we have Mobile, AL and to the west we have New Orleans, LA. Many times, people looking for a beautiful area to visit overlook us. I’m here to tell you, it
This post was most recently updated on April 22nd, 2024. The New York Times selected Puerto Rico as its #1 world destination in 2019, and it is no wonder. There is so much to love in Puerto Rico, and in fact it is one of our favorite Caribbean Islands! If you are planning a first trip
This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022. Sometimes when you go on a cruise it is a little frustrating that you only have one day to explore each port. So when we had the opportunity to cruise around Iceland, somewhere that has been on my husband’s bucket list forever, we decided to make
This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022. In a world full of wonders waiting to be discovered, Machu Picchu has long been one of the top 5 most desired destinations around the world. For some people, it is a spiritual quest which draws them to Machu Picchu, a hope of discovering something more.
