Boston, Massachusetts conjures up images of the fight for United States independence, history and old buildings. It’s all of that and much more. With the 4th of July this week, Boston seems a great place to celebrate the USA’s birth.
Quincy Market - where street performances happen often
When I launched Travel Tips and Adventures about three months ago, I knew I would have lots of adventures and travels to share. I still do.
But, I would like to hear from other people who have destinations they think are worth sharing.
Please, send your experiences as attachments or in the body (English only please) to the comments section.
I will credit you as a Guest Columnist if you have written something that is entertaining and I can verify the information. (I also reserve the right to edit the piece for appropriate language, grammar, spelling and punctuation. I was an English teacher once upon a time.) 300-500 words is about the right length. (more…)
As promised from yesterday, we’re continuing our journey down to Edinburgh.
Distance: 126.0 miles
Time: 2 hr 48 min
We are going to make a few stops and hopefully we’ll have time for all of them.
The village of Blair Atholl is approximately a 90-minute drive north from Edinburgh or Glasgow just off of the A9, 35 miles north of Perth.
The seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl is touted as Scotland’s most visited historic house and is also the home of the Atholl Highlanders, Europe’s only remaining private army. (I think I’ll see if I can rent them out for a few jobs that I have pending around the house.) (more…)
While growing up, I had my share of deli food. I love it! Once in a while, I need my fix of the savory, scrumptious tastes, usually served in copious quantities.
I’m a good cook, but I really love to try the deli food of other great cooks. Plus, some deli food takes a really long time to make well.
I’ve eaten at Carnegie Deli in New York City. I’ve eaten deli food in many cities. Some is better than others: some is so-so; some is incredible; some is so bad you don’t want to take the leftovers home.
By Guest Author Joan Koczor
As you pull into Austin, MN, you begin to see billboards along the highway advertising the Spam Museum. The billboards say things like “The SPAM® Museum– Even we don’t really understand,” and “The SPAM® Museum– Yes, we do answer the ingredients question.
SPAM® Museum's retro 40s and 50s look
This sense of humor carries over into the actual museum, the shrine to the canned meat that is produced and packaged right there in Austin, Minnesota, otherwise known as Spam Town, USA.
In our effort to bring real travel experiences to you, we highlight a unique business with a good eco-ethic:
If you are in the Phoenix, Arizona area, a fun diversion and a good place to grab a meal is at the Queen Creek Olive Mill. For locavores – those who want their foods grown near where they are eating them – the Queen Creek Olive Mill fits the bill. (more…)
Since Williams was hosting the Disney Christmas Carol train recently, I had the pleasure of seeing this quirky and historic northern Arizona town.
Billed as the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon,” Williams is about 55 miles from the major attraction. They are small, but their marketing is powerful. (more…)
When traveling in Hawaii, you envision soft breezes, sunsets, luaus, and palm trees. One thing that a traveler does not expect is the obsession with SPAM®, not the e-mails, but the canned meat. In one store, they had actually created a giant, boat-shaped display with multi-colored cans of SPAM® as the construction material! (more…)
By Guest Author Jim Crowe
While my wife and I were on an Australian and New Zealand cruise, I celebrated my birthday on January 31. A lifetime dream for both of us, celebrating my birthday during the trip was “the frosting on the cake.”
After rising early and enjoying an early room service breakfast on our private balcony, we took a tender boat ashore and boarded a tour bus for the “Historic Hokianga Experience.” (more…)
After several fun days exploring Williamsburg, you naturally will want to buy souvenirs, gifts or memorabilia. Basically, stuff, but Williamsburg stuff is definitely special.
Williamsburg has gift choices for every taste and budget. I purchased a Colonial era finely designed silver pin that I still cherish straight from the silversmith’s shop.
There are open air opportunities where you can purchase plants, and refreshments, hats and, well, almost anything that you can imagine appropriate to Colonial Williamsburg right in the restored area.
For an eclectic collection of Colonial Williamsburg purchases from $2 to as much as you can imagine, head to Merchants Square, adjacent to the restored area of Williamsburg.
The Wigmaker Shop in Colonial Williamsburg, Courtesy of the CWF
