Tag: food finds
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Traditions, Markets & Magic – Christmas in Prague {Czech Republic}
For as long as I can remember, Christmas in Prague has lived on my travel wishlist. So ending our trip here felt like a quiet kind of dream fulfilled. After spending a few days wandering the city—learning its history, admiring its architecture, and letting ourselves get a little lost—I can say that Christmas in Prague…
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Unexpected Christmas Delights in Cullman {Alabama}
On our weekend trip to Alabama, we made our way to the small town of Cullman to experience their charming Christmas market. With the area’s deep German heritage, it seems only natural that Cullman would create its own festive Christkindlmarkt for locals and visitors to enjoy. Over the past few years we’ve fallen in love…
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Oil History, Cowboy Icon, & Art Deco- Exploring Tulsa {Oklahoma}
Somewhere over the last few years, I became set on visiting Tulsa. Every time I looked at a map of the states I’ve traveled to, Oklahoma stood out as this glaring blank space—right in the middle of places I had already explored. So during a trip to Missouri to visit my in-laws, we decided to…
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Strolling the Streets of Paris {France}
We first visited France last year, and since then we’ve talked about coming back. When we decided to go back to France in time for the Christmas markets to start, the trip became all the more exciting. We have been patiently waiting for November for this great adventure. Our trip started in the beautiful city…
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A Month of Food, Festivals, and Fall {Tennessee & Indiana}
I love when fall finally comes. It is my favorite time of year when the leaves start to change color and new life seems to immerge all around. I love seeing haybale creations, orange and red flowers that match the trees, and what feels like an explosion of pumpkins and apples everywhere. It also seems…
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Five Favorites :: Made in Tennessee
In the four years that we have now lived in Tennessee we have seen some beautiful state parks, interesting historical sites, and lively cultural scenes. There are any number of reasons for the popularity and notoriety of the state- music, Dolly Parton, whiskey, battlefields, Graceland, to name a few- but there are other things that…
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The French Quarter & Riverwalk- New Orleans {Louisiana}
My job brought me to New Orleans for a conference, but I arrived a couple of days early for one simple reason — I wanted to walk. That first morning, I slipped out before the city fully woke up. The sky was just beginning to lighten over the French Quarter, and the air still held…
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When Blog Friends Meet :: The Hungry Travellers
I have been following along with Phil and Michaela of The Hungry Travellers for years as they have traveled the world, had amazing cultural experiences, and given the all time greatest example of what retirement should be. They are constantly packing their bags and heading out for adventures in incredible places. I always look forward…
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Pura Vida in Monteverde {Costa Rica}
We landed in Liberia ready to start off a week with my family in the beautiful Costa Rica. When we walked out of the small airport, we found the person holding the sign for the Adobe rental car service and he drove us down the street to pick up our car. The person at the…
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Confederate Graves, Elvis, & Neon Pig- Take Me to Tupelo {Mississippi}
Not many people have heard of Tupelo in the northeast corner of Mississippi. But this city is home to some interesting history and it made for a great weekend getaway. We decided to take the slightly longer route that would have us following along the Natchez Trace. It may have taken longer but there is…