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Mardi Gras Krewes and Where to Enjoy the Parades
When I was a kid I always loved parades. The excitement of marching bands, fire trucks, dogs, horses, and candy being thrown drew me into the celebrations. So, when I was told I needed to go to New Orleans for…
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Gettysburg Auto Tour Options
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a major spot in United States history. Today it is a National Park and memorial for the Battle of Gettysburg that happened during the Civil War of the United States. Exploring the battlefields can be interesting and…
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Savannah Riverboat Cruise
I learned something about Melissa on this adventure; she can get motion sick just looking at a boat. The Savannah River Cruise was part of our package tour when we purchased our tickets for the Savannah Trolley Tour. At the time…
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Things to do in Savannah for a Long Weekend
Spending a long weekend anywhere in the world can feel like a whirlwind. You might feel unprepared or overbooked on things to do. The city of Savannah is riddled with history and culture that kept us interested in many of…
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Dog Days of Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
If you grow up in or around Pennsylvania then you are familiar of the PA RenFaire. It’s one of the biggest Renaissance Faires in the United States and on the eastern seaboard. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume, sing…
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Bonaventure Cemetery of Savannah
There are many stereotypes, wives’ tales, and myths all wrapped around cemeteries. But for many people, myself included, cemeteries are a place of peace and mystery. I love weird and spooky, Halloween is one of my favorite times of year…
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Comfort Food at the Green Truck Pub in Savannah
Everyone has their version of comfort food. For me, its a type of grilled cheese sandwich that I had not experienced until we were in Savannah.When Peter and I arrived in Savannah we were both extremely hungry and realized it…
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Savannah's Hop on Hop off Trolley Tour
It’s been 8 years since I stepped foot in Savannah, Georgia. I remembered the smell of magnolias and the hospitality I was greeted with. It always stuck out in my mind as the highlight of my first solo road trip…
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The Hidden Government Bunker of The Greenbrier
Located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia sits a large luxury resort that looks as though it should be on a postcard or possibly the set location of a Stephen King novel. Surrounded by natural wonders such as mineral springs and…
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Meeting the Locals at the Ice Cream Barn
At the end of a very hot tour of the Trans-Alleghany Lunatic Asylum, it was late in the afternoon and we wanted to get back on the road to reach our next destination. However, we were craving something cold and delicious. It was…
