Travel

East TN is hot. Floating down the river with River Rat Tubing is a great way to cool down! I've been tubing with River Rat several times. Here's my review and some helpful first-time tubing tips.

Following are some of the gas stations, convenience stores and restaurants that you'll find if you exit the Natchez Trace Parkway at milemarker 408 near Centerville and turn left (east) or right (west) onto Highway 50.

See the pros & cons of owning a scooter (or moped) + My best tips for choosing your first scooter -- based on where you live, how far you commute, and what you'll use it for.

Details & photos of our favorite Natchez Trace hiking trail near Nashville TN. The Old Trace trail is located at milemarker 426.3 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Plus, my experience with ticks & Lyme Disease in Tennessee, tips for removing ticks from your body (and from your dog!) and how to prevent tick bites in the first place.

Looking for things to see & do in Dahlonega? From museums and boutiques to mine tours and camping, this cute northern Georgia town has it all! Fun for kids of all ages.

Why does Delaware have an arc? Where is the Delaware arc location? I've been there, and I'm sharing my best tips for visiting the 12-mile arc of Delaware.

Planning a trip to the Georgia Shore? Here are the best things to do in Jekyll Island & St. Simons Island! Your guide to seeing everything in 1 day, 2 days, or a weekend.

Cannons and a monument at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Tips for visiting Gettysburg Battlefield - Here’s how to enjoy your Battle of Gettysburg visit when you don’t have much time. Yes, you CAN see it in a day!

St Louis Cathedral is the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the US. See what it’s like to visit St Louis Cathedral in Louisiana + Things to see & do while you’re there.

Florida Citrus Tower

A popular Orlando attraction since 1956, the Florida Citrus Tower in Clermont, FL is a 226-foot tall tower accessed via a nice drive through REAL Florida!

If you're a fan of the 1980s TV show Cheers, you HAVE to visit the actual bar that inspired the show! Here's what it's like at the original Cheers bar in Boston

Going on your first plane ride? I recently went on my first airplane ride and have some great tips for you! Here's what to expect - from boarding and takeoff to turbulence and landing!

I spent the first 38 years of my life avoiding planes due to my fear of flying. Here's what I did to overcome flight anxiety and enjoy flying... finally!

I've been to Cape Henry Lighthouse and Cape Henry Memorial Cross (First Landing Cross) in Virginia Beach several times. My tips for planning a trip there -- so you can make the most of your visit!

Butterfly Rainforest

See what it's like visiting the Butterfly Rainforest at Florida Museum of Natural History + How to make the most of your trip to this Butterfly Conservatory.

Want solar power when RVing? Don't want a DIY project that involves wiring and mounting solar panels & charge controllers? An RV Solar Suitcase is the answer! See the pros & cons of using a Solar Suitcase for RV boondocking.

The hike to Spruce Flats Falls is 1.5 miles round trip. With time spent at the swimming hole and waterfalls, it takes about 2 hrs. See my best tips before you go...