Tag: music
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Boos, Booze, & Broadway : A Review of Nashville’s Haunted Pub Crawl
Beyond the neon lights and live music lies another Nashville—one filled with ghost stories, hidden history, and unforgettable characters. Join us on a haunted pub crawl through the darker side of Music City.
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Painted Houses, Mountain Views, Violins, & Masks- A Day in Mittenwald {Germany}
We have a soft spot for small towns and places just off the main tourist trail, and Mittenwald fits that description perfectly. Our day there was filled with all of our favorite things — wandering through a museum, lingering in a bakery, and heading out onto mountain trails. Of course, it wouldn’t be one of…
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Strolling & Surprises Through Salzburg {Austria}
We arrived in the beautiful city of Salzburg early in the morning, dropped our bags at the hotel, and headed straight back out. With comfortable shoes and tired eyes, we set off to wander. This was the first day of our two-week trip, and because we love Salzburg so much, it felt like the perfect…
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Music, Races, & Art- A Weekend Guide to Bristol {Tennessee & Virginia}
One of our favorite places for a weekend getaway is Bristol, a charming border town that quite literally sits in two states at once. At first glance, Bristol may seem unassuming, but spend a little time here and you’ll quickly discover a city rich in history, culture, and character. Bristol is best known for its…
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Historic Sites Around the Shoals {Alabama}
When we planned a last-minute trip to northern Alabama, our original goal was simple: visit Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller. But as soon as we started exploring, we realized the Shoals—this collection of towns along the Tennessee River—was full of surprises. From historic landmarks and quirky local sites to musical milestones, there’s so…
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Made in Tennessee: 5 Iconic Foods, Traditions & Cultural Favorites
In the four years we’ve lived in Tennessee, we’ve had the chance to explore beautiful state parks, fascinating historical sites, and a vibrant cultural scene that stretches far beyond what we expected when we first moved here. Tennessee is widely known for its music, Dolly Parton, whiskey, Civil War history, and landmarks like Graceland—but there’s…
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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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Celebrating Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon at Middle Tennessee State University {Tennessee}
One of the great things about working at a university is getting to experience the wide variety of events and cultural programs that happen across campus. It also means being “in the know” about some truly special places that many people—sometimes even those who work here—don’t realize exist. One of those hidden gems is the…
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Salzburg at Christmas: Markets, Castles & Sound of Music {Austria}
There are some places that already feel magical before the Christmas lights are ever switched on, and Salzburg is one of them. Surrounded by mountains and crowned by its great fortress overlooking the valley, Salzburg already feels like something from a storybook. Add Christmas markets glowing in the old squares, music drifting through the streets,…
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Fortress Views, Mozart & Holiday Charm- A Day in Salzburg{Austria}
Two years ago, we had a trip planned to Austria and Germany when everything was suddenly canceled just before we were set to leave due to renewed Covid lockdowns. It was one of those disappointments that lingered—not just because of the travel itself, but because of how long we had been looking forward to it.…