Tucson DoubleTree Hotel Review and My First TravelCon Experience
I attended a three-day convention in Tucson, Arizona, so I thought I’d fill you all in on what it was like! The convention was the TravelCon yearly Convention, which is for…
The Rest of the USA
Posts about the USA excluding California
Why Carpinteria Is California’s Best-Kept Secret – Top Things to Do
Where and what is Carpinteria? Carpinteria is on the Central Coast of California, about 11 miles south of Santa Barbara and 85 miles north of Los Angeles. Carpinteria is a small…
Planning Your California Zephyr Experience: Best Stops and Cool Hotels
Plan your ultimate California Zephyr train trip from San Francisco to Chicago with this detailed stop-by-stop guide. Discover top attractions, best hotels, and travel tips for every stop on Amtrak’s most scenic route.
What’s it like visiting Elvis’s Graceland in Memphis?
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…
Complete California Zephyr Route Itinerary with Station List and Map
Discover every stop along the California Zephyr route with this complete guide, including a live map, station list, and tips from my own cross-country Amtrak trip.
Cool Las Vegas Sights
Las Vegas is constantly evolving and reinventing itself. Even if you’ve been there in the past few years chances are you’re not aware of all of the latest best things! I…
Encore Hotel Las Vegas Review – Is it any good?
The Encore Hotel is the sister hotel of the Wynn Hotel, and shows up near the top of ranked Vegas Hotels. I checked it out on a recent trip to get…
Is Caesars Palace still cool?
Caesars Place Hotel in Las Vegas opened in 1966, the same year I was born! When I was about 5 years old my family took a road trip there and stayed…
Princess Diana Exhibit Las Vegas – Worth Visiting?
Curious about the Princess Diana Exhibit in Las Vegas? A lifelong fan shares what’s real, what’s replica, and whether it’s worth your time (and $30 ticket).
2 Perfect Days in Savannah – Prepare to be Charmed!
A quick internet search brings up these words to describe Savannah, Georgia: To me it is the definition of Charming! I can’t think of another place where I’ve felt so gol-darned…
An Overnight Layover in Chicago
Due to a last minute change in plans I found myself with about 16 hours in Chicago between arriving on the California Zephyr Train and flying to Washington DC. I knew…
What’s it like visiting Washington DC solo?
Thinking of solo travel to Washington DC? Get my real-life 3-day itinerary, safety tips, and must-see spots—plus a few hilarious mishaps. Start planning your solo adventure now!