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We Found A Surprising Gem in St. Paul, Virginia

St. Paul is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. To say it's a small town would be an understatement. In a...

Americans Visiting London For The First Time – Things To Know

Visiting London is a bucket list experience for many Americans and making plans for any overseas trip can seem overwhelming. Just thinking about getting...

How To Visit Utah’s National Parks In Winter (2025)

First of all, this is an extensive (yet simple!) guide to visiting Utah's National Parks in Winter. Winter is the best time of the...

This Is One Of The Best Biking Trails in South Carolina

A ride on the Swamp Rabbit Trail is the perfect way to experience Greenville, South Carolina and a great way to see some of...

Bill Featured on HEC-TV

If you've ever wondered how or why I got into writing about travel, you might find this interesting. My longtime friend and former colleague,...

Christmas Gifts? Check out these travel guides!

The rush is on for finding the perfect Christmas gifts for family and friends and I'd love to have you consider one or all...

Dining Your Way Through Door County

If you've followed my travels over the years, you probably know that I'm not much of an adventurous eater. Yet, I've still found plenty...

Things I Learned On The Road In 2019

I always look forward to writing these annual "things I learned" articles.  It's a great way to reflect on all of the wonderful experiences...

Here’s How You’re Probably Ruining My Vacation

Vacation season is upon us and odds are good that someone is going to ruin it for you. Of course, it pains me to...

YOLO Electric Bikes in South Walton, Florida

YOLO (You Only Live Once) is the company known best for its popular stand-up paddle boards. Branching out to other recreational activities, with...

Custer’s Burning of the Beetle

I've seen a lot of amusing, bizarre and downright nutty things while traveling.  Something that hovers near the top of the list is the...

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