Amtrak: What to Expect Post-Pandemic Amtrak Train / Image courtesy of Wired.com I recently got back from traveling from Richmond to Austin by way of Chicago–all by train. The journey, though long, was very enjoyable for me, and I...
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...
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….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...
“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.”...
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...
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...
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,...
“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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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”),...
