On a recent visit to Memphis, Tennessee, I couldn’t resist stopping by Elvis Presley’s Graceland home for a visit. My mom was a huge Elvis fan, and his music always played in our house, especially at Christmas time. I’d actually visited once before while on a business trip to Memphis in the 1990’s. I took…
Chances are you’ve never heard of Arnold, California. It’s a census-designated place in the Stanislaus National Forest of Calaveras County, with a population (and elevation) of around 4000. Arnold is about a 3-hour drive from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, and 2 hours from Yosemite National Park. Arnold has no stoplight, and few sidewalks. In…
Capitola is a scathingly charming beach town in Santa Cruz County, California. Colorful, historic buildings, palm trees, restaurants, shops, art galleries, and pretty vistas galore! It is the perfect place for a beach mini-break or a longer stay! Here are my suggestions for the best things to do in Capitola: Go to the Beach! Capitola…
Are you flying into Nashville on your way to Memphis or another city to which you couldn’t get a direct flight? Is a one day, two night visit to Nashville worth it? You bet your boots it is! Here is all we managed to pack in during our short stay. Where to Stay Hyatt Centric…