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The Best Places Where You Can Find Mr. Rogers

Fred Rogers became a household name for his popular children's television program which celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2023. And while Mister Rogers' Neighborhood left...

Amazing Small Towns In Illinois To Visit This Year (2025)

Arcola Of all the small towns in Illinois I recently featured during my Illinois Small Town Tour - Arcola was one that seemed to gain...

Have You Seen These Fun and Quirky Missouri Attractions?

If you're looking for things to do in Missouri, it turns out there are lots of wonderful attractions for travelers passing through the "Show...

Music History Saved By Chance In MS

The 100 Men DBA Hall in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi once hosted many of the biggest names in music.  Fast forward to 2005 when...

Bay St. Louis, MS: Beyond Katrina. Beyond Hospitality.

*This was originally posted back in 2015, just before the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. I hadn't been out of the 39520 zip code...

Money 101 At Children’s Museum of Houston

If there's one thing that's important to pass onto younger generations - it's the importance of money management.  Kidtropolis does just that at the...

Best Hospital Visit Ever

Here's a phrase that's never been uttered in the history of the human race:  "I'm really looking forward to visiting the hospital today."  I'm...

Things I Learned On The Road In 2014

2014 has been an incredibly rewarding year for me as I've traveled around the United States.  While conducting interviews, shooting videos and writing stories...

The Ten Worst States To Live In (Or Not?)

If you were expecting to find a list of the top ten worst states to live in - I'm sorry to disappoint you. Recently, the...

Taking Photos For Strangers

Traveling should be a fun experience.  Even a work trip can be enjoyable if you can squeeze in a little sightseeing or a lunch...

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Kennedy Space Center: Is It Really Worth The High Cost?

The Kennedy Space Center has long been an iconic...