The Grove Park Inn, in one of my favorite cities that isn’t terribly overrated at all, Asheville, NC, is a not only a world-class resort and spa but it’s also a local landmark. Opened in 1913 and thus coming up on its 100-year anniversary, this property was the brainchild of Mr. E.W. Grove, also formerly of …
Insanity. A bouncing, weaving flood of floppy green top hats, shamrock shades, and body paint covering parts that I would have preferred to have covered on such a chilly and damp day. I awoke early on Sunday, March 17, in my comfortable room at the Burlington Hotel. I looked at the weather …
The Magic Gardens in Philadelphia are a feast for the eyes. Similar to staring at a masterpiece for hours and drinking in every detail, hours could be spent taking the gardens in. The Gardens is the creation of Isaiah Zagar, an artist whose medium is mosaics. Everywhere you look you’ll see glass tiles, ceramic shards, …
I arrived at the Burlington Hotel around 9am on a Friday morning. The doorman came out to the cab to take my bags in and I walked across the large lobby to the front desk. In front of me was an adorable little girl with a head full of curls and her equally adorable mother. …
Choosing good restaurants in Philadelphia can be a daunting task because there are so many great ones. We met some friends out in the City of Brotherly Love on a cold and blustery weekend in January 2013. The guys were there for a show and the ladies opted for an evening at Tria, a hip wine …
One of the most fun PA attractions we have recently been to is the Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia, PA. Columbia is situated right on the Susquehanna River and is easily accessed by Route 30 or 462. Turkey Hill Dairy products like ice cream and iced tea can now be found nationwide but the company …
I was invited to go on a FAM trip a couple months ago to explore the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway in Maryland. The trip had a strong impact on me and I haven’t been fully able to put it all into words yet. I have several pieces written but I haven’t sent them off …
I have many fond memories of traveling with my parents as I was growing up. I remember how fun brunch with the characters at Disney World was. I remember being amazed by the water at Clearwater Beach, FL, because it was the first time I ever saw fish and my own feet in the ocean …
It has been dark and dreary as of late. The weather has been warm enough but the sky has been piled thickly with clouds in various shades of grey (more than 50, I’m sure) and fog has been blanketing low-lying areas like a living, breathing creature. Yesterday was my birthday and I didn’t want to …
I’m thrilled to depart on a short journey to Baltimore tomorrow for a multi-day trip exploring the Underground Railroad with an emphasis on Harriet Tubman’s role along the route. We will begin our trip in Baltimore, one of my all-time favorite cities, because of the many times I traveled there since I was a young …