There are so many things to do in El Paso, and the city abounds in FREE FUN! Explore the historic Plaza Theater, discover the Museum of History, take a scenic drive; even visit the downtown pool where live alligators once frolicked! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. El Paso is abundant in FREE FUN! You can enjoy an entire day exploring this thriving city for just the price of lunch! If you have one day to spend in El Paso, and you don't … [Read more...]
El Paso’s “Boot Hill” | Concordia Cemetery
Why spend half a day roaming around an old, arid West Texas cemetery? At El Paso's Concordia Cemetery, it's all about the History. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Visiting a cemetery on vacation isn't for everyone: I get that. It's not something I do with any regularity myself, but when a town has cemetery like El Paso's Concordia Cemetery and I have a few hours in my schedule, I often yield to my inner history buff. If you are visiting … [Read more...]
Discover the El Paso Mission Trail | Ysleta • Socorro • San Elizario
The El Paso Mission Trail traces a nine-mile segment of the oldest road in North America – the historic El Camino Real, taking travelers on a journey that passes through three Texas missions and 400 years of history. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. When you think of West Texas history, what first comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the Spanish Conquistadores, who arrived on the banks of the Rio Grande back in 1598. Or maybe it’s The Alamo (remember?), or … [Read more...]
7 Stunning Reasons to Visit Arches National Park
Mother Nature is a master sculptor and in no place is that more evident than at Arches National Park. ― Stefanie Payne, A Year in the National Parks: The Greatest American Road Trip When I first set eyes on Arches National Park, it reminded me of what the "alien planet" sets on the original Star Trek series might have looked like if they had had a bigger budget. As we traveled through the park, I was fascinated by all of the artistic inspiration and rich color painted across the … [Read more...]
50 Miles on the Natchez Trace Parkway (Memphis Day Trip)
Explore the 50-mile section of the Natchez Trace Parkway that connects Tupelo, Mississippi with US-72 W in Alabama. Along the way you'll discover Native American burial mounds, Civil War sites, lush trails, and sweeping vistas. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. [This is the second in our series of posts about our day trip to Tupelo, Mississippi from Memphis, Tennessee. To read about our adventures in Tupelo, please visit Part 1.] After … [Read more...]
Tupelo, Mississippi {Day Trip from Memphis: Part 1}
Looking for a great day trip from Memphis? Check out our real-life itinerary for our day trip from Memphis, Tennessee to Tupelo, Mississippi and back again (including our ridiculously Hobbit-like meal schedule). This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. While on a recent trip to the Memphis area, Mr B and I found ourselves with an extra day on our hands, so we decided to broaden our horizons by taking a day trip to Tupelo, Mississippi, best known as the … [Read more...]
One Day in Ashland, Oregon
Ashland, Oregon: where culture runs deep, local cuisine is celebrated, creative inspiration is bountiful, and thespians are the coolest kids in town. Ashland, Oregon is more than just a touristy little town with a world-class repertory theater and a pretty park. It is a place where culture and memories run deep, creative inspiration is bountiful, local cuisine is celebrated, and Shakespeare reigns. I still remember the first play I ever attended in Ashland, many years ago in the Angus … [Read more...]
One Day in Old San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Old San Juan is replete with amazing history, old world charm, and delectable food and drink - and welcoming tourists with open arms. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. In Spring 2018, Mr B and I celebrated our anniversary with a cruise in the eastern Caribbean (she says, casually flipping her hair back, like she takes a cruise every other week). Unlike Mr B, who took a few Caribbean cruises on his own (courtesy of the US Navy), I had never even been … [Read more...]
One Fine Day in Jacksonville {Oregon}
Blending small town ambience with sophisticated taste, this 1850's gold-rush town is booming with music, wine, and history. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Last fall, I had the opportunity to visit Jacksonville twice within a few weeks: the first time as part of a press tour hosted by Travel Oregon, and the second with Mr B - who I dragged south a few weeks later because I couldn't get enough of it on my first … [Read more...]
