1 Night in Everglades City Along Florida’s Paradise Coast
3 Day Getaways / Explore America

1 Night in Everglades City Along Florida’s Paradise Coast

Florida’s Paradise Coast runs along the Gulf of Mexico from Naples to Marco Island to just south of Everglades City. While Naples and Marco Island have more of the expansive beaches and glitzy resort feel to them, Everglades City has a rustic beachy vibe of an undiscovered small town. It’s what the Keys must have … Continue reading

Stay at Dublin’s Original Rock n’ Roll Hotel in Temple Bar
Hot Spots To Stay / International Travel

Stay at Dublin’s Original Rock n’ Roll Hotel in Temple Bar

On the fringe of the Temple Bar district is Dublin’s original Rock n’ Roll hotel. Recently renovated, The Clarence Hotel was pick for a night’s stay in Dublin, Ireland. Temple Bar is notoriously noisy. For a one-night stay I searched for a hotel that was close enough to the liveliness, but far enough out of … Continue reading

How to Spend an Afternoon in Dublin, Ireland
International Travel

How to Spend an Afternoon in Dublin, Ireland

Thanks to a delayed flight I got to Dublin, Ireland 5 hours after I was supposed to arrive. Instead of having a full day to wander around the city, I only had an afternoon. Here’s how to spend an afternoon in Dublin spending time in the city’s iconic Temple Bar district, visiting a cathedral, and … Continue reading

Visiting Homestead National Historical Park in Nebraska
Explore America / Explore The Parks

Visiting Homestead National Historical Park in Nebraska

On a 24-hour trip to Omaha, Nebraska I checked off my 164th National Park Service site with a visit to Homestead National Historical Park in Beatrice. It’s about 1.5-hour drive from downtown Omaha. Since there are three parts to the park, give yourself at least an hour to visit and more if you want to … Continue reading

My Favorite Spots in Terlingua Ghost Town Near Big Bend National Park
Explore America / Explore Texas / Travel Tastes

My Favorite Spots in Terlingua Ghost Town Near Big Bend National Park

The West Texas desert is magical, mystical, and one of my favorite places on it. My dear friend Carroll introduced me to this dusty, quirky, and very remote part of the Lone Star State in 2017. I fell in love with and have been back multiple times. On each visit, there are several spots that … Continue reading