If you are traveling through the Smokey Mountains make sure you go to Cherokee, North Carolina Museum of the Cherokee.
This very unimposing museum is very interesting and educational.
There is the story of the Cherokee, their very advanced civilization and dioramas…
Gatlinburg, TN has turned from a sleepy little ski town at the base of the Smokey Mountains to a thriving tourist stop.
Streets filled with souvenir shops and amusements abound. There are several great “campy/kitschy” places to visit.
One that is a…
You have to admit that is a strange combination! Think of it as getting two museums for the price of one.
Here you can experience the terror of the witch trials of 1692, now known by some as “the burning times”…
If you happen to be tooling through Beemerville, New Jersey, stop in at Space Farms and Museum.
Space Farms was known as the home of Goliath, the World’s Largest Bear. Goliath died in 1991 but he still does tourist duty, mounted…
Does this sound familiar? It is late in the evening and you are standing at the airline gate and find out your flight has been cancelled. On the other hand, maybe your first flight was late causing you to miss…
When you travel, whether visiting a different town, state or country always try to include some time for the “local flavor”.
Ask where the locals eat and try that instead of the big touristy restaurant.
Don’t just walk the boardwalk, but if…
These tips can save you time and aggravation the next time you fly.
Keep in mind that a lot of bags look alike. If you don’t mind looking a little loud in your baggage put some distinctive stickers on the outside.…
Even if you are a seasoned globetrotter it never hurts to review some of the basic things you should do before you leave home, especially if you are going to be away for an extended time.
1) Stop the mail delivery…
Want to have a weekend getaway but don’t want to travel far? Try a trip around your city or the nearest major city.
Find a hotel/motel room within your budget check in and pretend you are a tourist!
Grab some of those…
If you are traveling and find you have bought to many souvenirs to bring back with in the luggage you have bought try stopping by a charity store such as Goodwill or a thrift shop.
You can often pick up a…