Blending Farming, the Arts, History, & Horses in Vermont By Taylor Owens I began my drive into southern Vermont bright and early at 6:30 am in the morning. The excitement that comes every time you take a weekend road trip was filling my chest as we embarked on the foggy,summer morning drive. Vermont turned out […]
By Taylor Owens Arkansas has been coined “the Natural State,” which is all too fitting considering the fact that the state is home to several different natural features, rivers, and outdoor recreational activities. Outdoorsmen from all over come to Arkansas to experience the rumbling rivers, impressive mountain biking trails, and hidden areas to rock climb. […]
By Taylor Owens In Berlitz River Cruising in Europe & the USA, you will explore one of the most civilized ways to see the very best of a region. River cruises have become an exciting way to travel in the comfort of a small vessel that is gliding through beautiful towns and spectacular scenery. Because […]
By Taylor Owens Hannibal, Missouri was founded in 1819 by Moses D. Bates as a river town. This town soon became a principal docking port for steamboats, flatboats, and packet streamers traveling the upper Mississippi. By 1845, Hannibal achieved city status and by 1860, the population had more than doubled. This effectively made Hannibal the […]
By Taylor Owens If you’ve gone on a trip and wanted to find some of the best places in that city, you would probably ask a local for a recommendation. Spotted by Locals has become a well-known source of local tips and recommendations for travelers in various different cities. Spotted by Locals is a publisher […]
A Day-use Hotel Room Can Be Very Useful By Taylor Owens A day-use hotel room is a method of booking a hotel room for same-day use. Day-use hotel room use is growing in popularity, with more and more people using this new service around the world. Day-use hotel rooms are a service that has brought […]
By Taylor Owens Are you someone who likes to fully immerse yourself in the culture and history of the place that you’re visiting? Do you tend to stray from the traditional tourist sites and routes during your travels? If you enjoy a more engaging travel experience, Great Dane Journeys provides an upscale niche travel adventure […]
By Taylor Owens Michael Witzel explores the flip side of Route 66 in his new book to offer details on the infamous Route 66 locations that once served as hideouts for the James Gang (Meramec Caverns), Bonnie and Clyde (Baxter Springs, Kansas), and Al Capone (Cicero, Illinois). In Strange 66: Myth, Mystery, Mayhem, and Other Weirdness […]
By Taylor Owens If you are really looking to get your geek on, the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California lets you get right to area’s digital and electronic roots. ‘Birth of the Computer’ and various other exhibits in the museum remind each visitor that it was not too far into the past when […]
By Taylor Owens Editor Chris Abani and several authors have released a new book that takes you on a journey through thirteen stories that stretch the boundaries of “noir” fiction and fully capture the essence of darkness that continues to prowl through the streets, alleys, and waterways of Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos Noir is a continuation of […]
By Taylor Owens While I no longer live near Asheville, North Carolina, it will always be a town with many exciting and adventurous memories. Asheville gives off a much more eccentric vibe with plenty of spots throughout the town showcasing its deep foodie, arts, and naturalistic roots. Many planned trips and vacations to Asheville tend […]
Traveling all alone can be just the thing to cure your wanderlust and embrace the pleasures of solitude By Taylor Owens Stephanie Rosenbloom’s new book is a beautifully written account and examination of the unique joys and pleasures of solo travel that looks at the ways that being alone can be an opportunity to appreciate […]
