Planning trips can run the gamut from just showing up at your destination and letting the trip happen to researching and scheduling every last detail. For those fortunate enough to spend more than 2-3 weeks on a trip, the need for detailed planning may be less important. If something you have your heart set on… Read more »

Guest post by Sarah Grant. “The Inland Empire” is not just a surrealistic David Lynch film. I lived in the “IE” for eight years and I’m well aware of its ability to inspire a love / hate attitude. With an open mind and a bit of guidance there is a vast world of awesome to… Read more »

Guest post by Christine Cox. Fall is finally here bringing cool weather, vibrant leaves, and pumpkin spice, well, everything. But soon you may be trading that in for snow drifts and icy weather. That’s when the southern US states look especially attractive for a snowbird vacation. And if you are of the literary persuasion, now… Read more »

When I was a kid I dreamed of dining in a spinning restaurant. Perched high above the skyline, I’d eat shrimp cocktail and sip Shirley Temples, while my sophisticated friends and I sat in an elegant booth and watched the world move around us. Yes, in the 1980s revolving restaurants were still that cool. The… Read more »

Guest post by Dacia Clay & Christine Cox. Zombie tourism. It’s a thing. No, really. If the latest season of The Walking Dead isn’t quite satisfying your zombie needs, then you can start planning your next zombie getaway including cruises, pub crawls, running, and more! The photo potential in these undead destinations is staggering. Zombie… Read more »

There is a whole lot of pie out there. Not just the traditional American apple pie, though that’s definitely one of the best. We’re talking about the whole wide world of pie, from Iceland to Indonesia, with little stops along the way. Let’s travel: Fruit Pies While we could scour the earth for the best… Read more »

I recently took a road trip (a permanent move really) to the Pacific Ocean. I also recently took up fly fishing. The two, as it turns out, are perfect companions. When planning extended road trips I usually like to schedule stops around a particular theme, e.g. minor league baseball, fried pickles, random oddities (think giant… Read more »

I grew up going to Dodger games with my grandfather. We often sat in the left field bleachers, up close and personal with Kirk Gibson. We listened to Vin Scully call the game on the radio and kept score while scarfing down a Dodger Dog. I still go to Dodger games when I can but… Read more »

Guest post by Sarah Grant. It’s not quite Oklahoma, Missouri, or Central Arkansas. It’s Razorback country, and although the “calling of the hogs” is the first thing I learned about when I moved to Arkansas, the natural beauty, waterfalls (seriously, there are highly accessible waterfalls all over the state), and charm of the northwest followed… Read more »

If you’ve been to Nashville in the past few years or if you’re into Southern foodways you’ve probably heard of Nashville hot chicken. My dearest friend, a longtime Nashville resident, personally introduced me to the ways of the hot chicken and I haven’t looked back since. You can look at Yelp reviews, any number of… Read more »