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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...

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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