The Importance of Doing Nothing
We spent the past six weeks on Galveston Island, Texas, where we did nothing. Unless you count walking on the beach, having lunch or dinner in town, repairing the motorhome, visiting with friends, or making…
New Orleans: Is It A Foodie Dream or Nightmare?
I have been dreaming about going to New Orleans for years. But a week in New Orleans is a foodie's dream-come-true and worst nightmare all at once. On the one hand, you have so many…
Six Foods to try in Gulf Shores, Alabama
We loved our time in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and look forward to heading back to the area again someday. I would call the cuisine Southern - Lowcountry. Think Lowcountry cuisine with lots of seafood and…
Braised Chicken with White Beans and Fennel
This dish will warm you up on a cold night without being too heavy. Easy to make on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in a pressure cooker like the Instant Pot, you won't…
On the Bourbon Trail
Over the past ten years or so, Brian and I have cultivated a love for and interest in Bourbon. It’s a fun thing for us to share, especially since our lack of experience with high-quality…
Top 5 Foods to Try in the Detroit Area
It’s easy to find reviews for restaurants in towns that we are exploring, but it’s not always easy to find out what foods are unique to the area. Below is my list of the top…
Top 5 Things to Do at Mesa Verde National Park
Created in 1906 to preserve the history of the Ancestral Pueblo people (once referred to as the Anasazi people), Mesa Verde National Park includes 4500 archaeological sites 600 of which are cliff dwellings. While the…
Our Last Weeks in Utah 2020
We spent a total of nine weeks in Utah in 2020, but I could easily spend many months there. It's amazing how diverse both in climate and geography it is. St. George is quite temperate…
Utah — Round 2
When I say that we stopped in Richfield, Utah, in early-mid October 2019, that’s exactly how we planned it. It was a stop for us between our planned time in Colorado and our planned attendance…
Death Valley in Blooms
While we enjoyed our visit in March to the Mojave National Preserve, we were disappointed to learn that it is not, and never was (except in the rarest of years), the right place to go…