Best of Lancaster County, PA - Can't Miss Stops

Rolling fields, whoopie pies, red barns, endless smorgasbords, horse and buggies, and buttered noodles: this is Lancaster County. This is my home. Growing up, I never thought of Lancaster as...

How to Spend Four Fabulous Days in Chicago

Recently, my daughter and I visited the city of Chicago in celebration of her high school graduation. While I had been to the city of Chicago twice before, both were very brief trips. I have always...

Top 10 Tips for Visiting National Parks

The US has 58 National Parks, scattered among the 50 states plus US territories line Guam. Each one has something special to offer, and so many things to consider when visiting. Here are my top...

Fall for Duluth

Michigan is often called the Great Lake state, and its residents try to selfishly hog the accolades of all five of the amazing inland seas of freshwater. The reality, Michigan is great and is...

Great Reasons to Visit Las Vegas Even if you Don't Gamble

Las Vegas is an amazing city. Yes, it's a mecca for gamblers. And if you play poker like we do, Las Vegas is a must-visit vacation destination. But Las Vegas is also a wonderful place to visit even...

The Best Places to Eat in Neptune Beach, Florida

On the first day of our stay in nearby Atlantic Beach, we had lunch at Poe's Tavern. Poe's is named, of course, after Edgar Allan Poe, who spent some time in the area. The restaurant is large and...