Palace of Gold in West Virginia: America’s Taj Mahal

Last updated on March 20th, 2024 at 04:04 pmI love a road trip, especially one that involves quirky stops to strange attractions like a Palace of Gold! And I’m grateful for Alex always driving, since I kind of let my Australian license expire when we were living in Europe and still haven’t re-newed it. So…

Blue Ridge Parkway: What to Expect

Last updated on February 7th, 2024 at 04:58 pmThe Blue Ridge Parkway has been coined “America’s Favorite Drive.” One of the most popular aspects of summer for many American families is camping and adventurous road trips. During our recent trip to North Carolina, we stayed five days in Chapel Hill, across the street from the…

Exploring Craft Beer with Maine Brew Bus

Last updated on December 15th, 2022 at 03:37 pmMaine is a wonderful state. It features some of the country’s most rugged and pristine coastline. Forests, historic lighthouses, fresh lobster galore and delicious craft beer are in abundance. Maine is currently home to around 60 breweries, but since it’s generally not a good idea to drink…

Philadelphia Culinary Highlights Include Chew Philly

Last updated on December 19th, 2022 at 12:32 am  We live in Boston, which tops most American cities in terms of history, with Philadelphia being a significant exception. Independence Hall in Philadelphia is where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where the US Constitution was debated by the creators of the country. Philadelphia was…

Best American Chain Motels for Money

Last updated on March 13th, 2024 at 02:49 pmWhen you drive across the United States, you’ll encounter clusters of chain hotels off most major highway exits. This has been prevalent in the USA since the 1950’s, when the interstate highway system was implemented by President Eisenhower. Ramada and Holiday Inn were the first two hotel…

palm trees on the beach at sunset at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida