AMERICA

Tens of thousands of motorists hustle back and forth along interstate 70 in Missouri every single day.  From Kansas City to Saint Louis, there are many small towns that the majority of…

Driving through Oklahoma, you’d be completely forgiven if you figured there was no reason to pull off the highway and explore the city of Tulsa.  Unfortunately, there’s nothing that really screams “come…

It’s always a pleasure having the opportunity to visit Texas.  Over the years, I’ve had a lot of great experiences in the Lone Star State, and have enjoyed sharing many wonderful stories…

For anyone that’s read my book, 100 Things To Do In America Before You Die, you know that “visiting a presidential library” is one of the uniquely American must-do experiences.   Thanks to…

Most states are tormented with a stereotype that never quite leaves the arena of travel planning.  Whether it’s bad drivers,  an aging population or even a myth that all citizens know how…

Chances are – Peoria, Illinois has not been on your list of places to escape for a getaway or a last minute road trip.  Located about half way between St. Louis and…

December 17th marked the anniversary of the Wright Brother’s first successful flight in 1903.  (114 years ago.) Their flight lasted just under a minute at 852 feet. Dayton, Ohio is where the…

Everybody loves a glimpse behind the scenes.  Especially when it involves one of the most popular museums in the world.   Recently, I had the opportunity to visit an area of the Children’s…

Debbie Brooks has been a Popeye fan for decades.  Along with her husband, Mike they’ve collected thousands of Popeye trinkets, statues, figures, dolls, and everything else you can imagine. “We have thousands…

The state of Mississippi often gets a bad rap.  As a travel journalist, I’ve definitely encountered people that perfectly fall into the typical southern stereotypes.  In fact, the day before my visit…