Best Day Trips from Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia The cool thing about Richmond, Virginia is that it’s situated pretty close to a lot of other places. If the little big city ever starts feeling a little too small, there is...
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Best Things to Do for Halloween in Richmond, Virginia 2021
Best Things to Do for Halloween in Richmond, Virginia Halloween is my single favorite American celebration, one that’s been very important to me ever since I was a kid. Even as I outgrew trick-or-treating,...
Amtrak, I Love You, But You’re Too Damn Expensive
Amtrak….come on, now I was sitting at my desk at work, doing what I do best and slacking in between work orders. The fools, I thought, putting me in front of a computer with...
Great American Road Trips: Scenic Drives
“But just because you can drive up to this rarefied atmosphere doesn’t mean you don’t have to earn it. Highway 5 from Echo Lake to the summit is not for the faint of heart.”...
8 Fun Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina Skyline Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina, and among the fastest-growing cities in the country. It’s known as a major financial center, being the headquarters of...
8 Fun Things to Do in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio CLE. The ‘Land. The Mistake on the Lake. That One City Where the River Caught Fire. Cleveland, Ohio goes by many names, not all of them flattering. Yes, it has become synonymous...
8 Fun Things to Do in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska may not be a hot destination like Miami or Chicago, but it can be a fun little town if you know where to go. For those in Lincoln on business,...
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
“I wanted a little of that swagger that comes with being able to gaze at a far horizon through eyes of chipped granite and say with a slow, manly sniff, “Yeah, I’ve shit in...
7 Fun Things to Do in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City is a jewel in the desert, with the Rocky Mountains providing a dramatic backdrop to this clean and easily navigable little city. Criss-crossed by TRAX streetcars and brimming...
12 Fun Things to Do in Richmond, Virginia (Updated May 2021)
12 Fun Things to Do in Richmond, Virginia Downtown Richmond, Virginia and the James River Richmond, Virginia is a small city that punches well above its weight in terms of history, culture, nightlife, and...
Washington, DC on a Budget: World-Class Culture and Transit
Washington, DC Washington, aka The District of Columbia, aka The District or just “DC,” is the capital of the United States of America, and one of its most storied cities. One of the first...
City Guide: Seattle, Washington
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Seattle Seattle is a place of glorious contrasts. Pristine forests and gleaming skyscrapers. Grunge music and corporate giants. This Pacific Northwest metropolis of 4,000,000 is that perfect balance of...
City Guide: Savannah, Georgia
I want to start by saying that I urge everyone to exercise caution when traveling in the time of COVID-19. Please wear masks as often as possible, use hand sanitizer liberally, and do your...
10 Fun Things to Do in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! “Philly” for short or “The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection” for long. Philadelphia is a vibrant and historic city, nestled between the Delaware River and the Schuylkill River (pronounced “skool-kull”),...
16 Fun Things to Do in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas Skyline Austin, Texas I had to write about Austin: it’s my hometown! The capital of Texas has seen phenomenal growth over the past two decades, with a city population now approaching a...
