Can you believe it’s already December? Amid all of the holiday hustle and bustle, why not carve out some time to enjoy one (or more!) of the festive light displays in the area? There’s no need to travel far to see world-class Christmas lights and displays. So grab some mittens and your coat; here are […]
road trips
Hike Eleven – Don’t Go Chasin’ Waterfalls
Going to try something a little different this week.The ultimate Alabama waterfall road trip. That’s the title of the article that’s been floating all over social media and I’m intrigued I dig waterfalls. I dig road trips. You have to hike to the waterfalls. I think you see where this is going. On Thursday I […]
Nashville Unusual – Things To Do In Music City
Or That Time I Went to Nashville To Do Goat Yoga The Reluctant Traveler (RT for short, my husband for the long haul) was headed to Nashville on business. I’ve done the downtown bar scene and wasn’t interested in another round, but there was Goat Yoga class I’d wanted to check out. I packed a […]
Muscle Shoals – More Than Music
The Muscle Shoals area is widely known for its music, but that’s only the beginning. From breathtaking natural beauty, excellent eateries, historical attractions, and world-class golf, there’s something for everyone in the Muscle Shoals area. Luring the Reluctant Traveler (my husband, RT for the rest of this post) with the promise of golf, we set […]
Solo Travel, or The Importance of Talking to Strangers
Don’t talk to strangers. I grew up hearing those words. There’s even a song about it. You know what? Throw that advice out the window. Especially when you’re traveling solo. Business or pleasure, solo travel is awesome. Strike up a conversation with your neighbor, seat mate, fellow traveler, hotel staff, whatever. You may just find […]
Total Eclipse In The Park – Great American Eclipse 2017
On August 21, millions experienced the Great American Solar Eclipse 2017. The path of totality began in Oregon and made its way through the United States, cutting a trail through America’s heartland before leaving the continent in South Carolina. I had been fortunate to secure hotel reservations in Crossville, Tennessee, for the big event. If […]
Serendipity In Crossville, Tennessee
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you heard about the Great American Eclipse visible on August 21. The path through North America was to begin in Oregon, leaving the continent in South Carolina. With 100% totality within a couple of hours’ drive, reservations were made for a long weekend in Crossville, Tennessee, […]
Sunflower Fields Forever
I love sunflowers: hands down, my favorite flower. So when I saw some aerial drone footage of a field full of them, I was intrigued. As it turns out, the Sunflower Field is in Alabama. Autaugaville, Alabama, to be precise. A quick Google search reveals that it’s close to Montgomery. Cool. I’m going to Sandestin, Florida. I […]
