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 […]
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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 […]
St. Augustine, Florida – A Taste of America’s Oldest City
With 450 years of culinary tradition and diverse heritage, American’s Oldest City, St. Augustine, Florida, is a destination full of flavor. I started my culinary adventure with the Savory Faire Food Tour and was greeted at check-in with a mimosa and bottled water for the road. First stop Old City House Inn & Restaurant, which was once a stable […]
Day Trippin’ to Dayspring Dairy
Do you know that Alabama’s first and only licensed sheep dairy and producer of sheep milk cheeses is located in Etowah County? I didn’t either until recently. I was able to visit this family-owned farm operated by the Kelly family and had an incredible time. Read on to find out about my trip. Upon arrival, […]
Tami Takes A Dive; Discover Scuba in North Alabama
No, I didn’t fall or throw a boxing match…I went SCUBA diving, and I did it right here in the Greater Gadsden area. Glencoe, to be precise. If you’re a long-time resident, you may know it as the Blue Hole, but it’s now Dive Land Park, a safe, clear-water park with something for all skill […]
On The North Alabama Wine Trail
The North Alabama Wine Trail consists of six wineries located in the hills and valleys of beautiful north Alabama. You can pick up a passport at any of the wineries and get it stamped at each stop. When your passport is complete, you’ll get a gift. I recently did the trail, and you should take the […]
