ODDS & ENDS

Carlsbad Is An Authentic California Beach Town

Sun-kissed and salty-breezed, Carlsbad is a California coastal town that instantly puts you in vacation mode. Situated a short drive north of San Diego,...

A Rare Look Inside Frank Sinatra's House

Frank Sinatra’s Palm Springs home stands as one of the most iconic homes of mid-century modern architecture—and a lasting symbol of Hollywood glamour in...

10 New Quirky Things To Do in Palm Springs

Palm Springs, California is one of the best winter getaways in all of America. There's nothing like the beautiful mountain views, fresh air, and...

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...

Destination Moon - The Apollo 11 Mission

On its first national tour since the 1970's - Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission is appearing at four different museums across the U.S....

Five Quirky Places To Sleep In Iowa

Sometimes you just need to try something a little bit different, unique, or even wacky when road trippin' across the country.  One of the...

Dirty Sounding American Towns

Here are some of the dirtiest sounding town names in America.   Yes, these are all legit towns.  Some are more unfortunate than others. They may...

Life On The Road In 2017

At the end of each year, I take some time to look back and reflect on all of the things I've experienced.  As usual,...

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Carlsbad Is An Authentic California Beach Town

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Visiting Hot Springs For The First Time - A Quick Guide

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A Quick Glimpse Into Roy Orbison's Life in Wink, Texas

Calling Wink, Texas a "small town" is certainly an...