Deadwood and the Black Hills of South Dakota

Years ago, on a road trip from Virginia to Colorado, we paused briefly in St. Louis to see the famous … Read More

Civil War Graffiti House: Hidden History in Rural Virginia

As the Battle of Brandy Station roared around him, Private Phillip Carper of the 35th Virginia Cavalry Battalion had bigger … Read More

Spider Wine and Good Times in Cambodia

Panic set in almost immediately. I stared down at my plate and then quickly averted my eyes; I couldn’t look … Read More

10 Things to Do in North Dakota

Our first trip to North Dakota was in 2012, a very short trip with a single purpose: to see North … Read More

Wright Brothers National Memorial: The World’s First Airplane Flight

The spot where the Wright Brothers flew their first successful flight is marked by a humble boulder, and just beyond … Read More

International Transit Limbo: 4 Hours Confined in the Reykjavik Airport

After 30 days of travel, the weeks had dwindled to hours, and I was almost home. One month earlier, I … Read More

A Day at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Standing in the gift shop just past the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, I picked up a magnet from … Read More

Mount Rushmore: A Day at an Iconic American Landmark

Fortunately, Adam and I are morning people. Being morning people has provided some clear advantages to us during our vacations … Read More

New Year’s Eve in the Delmarva: Chesapeake Crab, Smith Island Cake, and the Muskrat That Fell from the Sky

Adam and I sat, huddled under the awning at the Washington Inn and Tavern, as sheets of rain poured from … Read More

A Day in Bogotá: Our Colombian Misadventure

After four perfect days on Easter Island melted into three perfect days in Santiago, Chile, the only reason we willingly … Read More

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