Asheville's awesome brew pubs and craft beers

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Sip and savor fall colors in the North Carolina Mountains

View from the patio at Linville Falls Winery
It's the time of year when tourists head for the hills.
Okay they're a little taller than hills - they're fully fledged mountains in Western North Carolina. Nonetheless, the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding foot hills offer the finest fall

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How to have off-season fun on the Outer Banks

It all started when my son received a kite as a Christmas present.
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"Christmas on the Potomac" Gaylord National Harbor's holiday spectacular

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Exploring Brasov, Romania

One of my favorite cities in Romania is the mountain city of Brasov. This picture perfect city is nestled in the Carpathian Mountains and...
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Road Trip from San Francisco to Sonoma

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Paradise Springs Winery - "The Gateway to Virginia Wine Country"

Driving through the D.C. suburbs in Northern Virginia one's first thought isn't, "I'm in wine country."
Traffic, road construction, busy streets filled with cars and people - it's more of an asphalt jungle. A simple turn off I-95 in Fairfax County quickly remedies this situation.
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Introducing the Viking Star-a new age for Viking Cruises

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Jane Austen in June; Tryon Palace celebrates the 200th anniversary of Mansfield Park

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How to plan your trip itinerary using historic markers

I love historic markers. They have a great deal to do with the name of this website, and if you follow me on Twitter, you'll see my bio states, "I brake for historic markers."
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Michie Tavern is the place to get a taste of the 18th Century

Historic Michie Tavern in Charlottesville, Virginia
A road trip to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is a classic journey into American history. The third president's beloved mountain top home sits overlooking Charlottesville and the university Jefferson founded, The University of Virginia.
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Introducing the Viking Star-a new age for Viking Cruises

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Morehead Planetarium & Science Center - you'll love it to the moon and back again

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Road Trip from San Francisco to Sonoma

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Finding Your Irish Roots At The Boyle Arts Festival, Co. Roscommon

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North Carolina Museum of Art; where art and nature combine

The North Carolina Museum of Art is an amazing treasure in the Heart of Carolina.
Located in Raleigh it is one of a small group of museums that combines nature with major collections of art.

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Instagramming Around The Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia

I'm on the tail end of an epic trip to Queensland with Queensland Tourism, seeing as much of the state as I can fit into three weeks. I started the ...Read More
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Golf, antiques and Dewberries in the NC Sandhills

The Market at Muse Bros. Store 422 Carthage Street
Heading south on US-1 in North Carolina there's a visible change in topography upon entering the region called the "Sandhills." Tall pines, sandy soil and an abundance of golf courses make this part of the state notorious.
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A winter day in Annapolis, Maryland

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"Brother Joseph and the Grotto"

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57th Fighter Group Restaurant in Atlanta combines fine food and aviation

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NYE Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan

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Smoky Mountain Brewery - Gatlinburg's answer for good food and beer

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NYE Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan

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How a peanut plantation helped me share my love of history

Poplar Grove Plantation in Wilmington, NC
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8 Things I learned about apple-picking

I love this time of year. The first crisp fall days make me want to get out and savor the autumnal beauty and mild temperatures. Weekends are filled with fun fall activities.
In recent years I've added apple-picking to our fall activity list and it has quickly become a family favorite. If

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MOA...A Top Superfood Natural Health Supplement Storms The USA!

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A ghostly adventure in Roswell, Georgia

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Road Trip from San Francisco to Sonoma

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Mermaids aren't just folklore in Norfolk's Ghent district

Mermaids.
Mysterious maidens appearing in the folklore of many cultures around the world. The mythological creatures from the sea have been popular in art and literature throughout the centuries. Today in Norfolk, Virginia where Smith Creek and the Elizabeth River meet in the Historic Ghent

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A surprising war story at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

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What you need to know before visiting the Biltmore Winery

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Air Force Thunderbirds will be at Wings Over Wayne

Air Force Thunderbirds will be at Wings Over Wayne
The Air Force Thunderbirds are coming to Wings Over Wayne May 16-17, 2015 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC. All systems are 'go' for the bi-annual event that's back on schedule for the first time since 2011 after skipping 2013Read more...

Walking Along Brisbane's Leafy South Bank

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Old Salem in Winston-Salem

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Why a freezing cold visit to Arlington National Cemetery is worth every minute

A wind chill of sixteen degrees - that's cold. Thank goodness the sun was popping out in fits and spurts from behind the clouds. However, complaining about the cold seemed ludicrous in context of our location - Arlington National Cemetery.
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Carmel ramps up the wine-tasting experience

I remember the days when I was younger and sleeping in meant not seeing the world until well past noon. Now sleeping in means 7am instead of 6:30am. Thanks to ...Read More
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Visit Jamestown Settlement and spend an afternoon in the 17th century

13 years before the Pilgrims set foot on Plymouth Rock 104 brave men and boys established the first permanent English Colony on the banks of the James River in Virginia.

Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg, Virginia
In 1607 under the sponsorship of the Virginia Company the group traveled from

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Discovering new worlds with Viking Ocean Cruises-the Iberian Peninsula!

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Take the Gone With the Wind Tour that brings Margaret Mitchell's novel to life

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Arundel Castle in the South of England - from the 11th century to today

Magnificent Gothic architectural features are prominent at Arundel Castle.
Lords, ladies, knights, kings and tales of castle intrigue - if these walls could talk, what medieval secrets and stories would they tell?
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9 Easy Ways to Save Money For Travel

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Discovering new worlds with Viking Ocean Cruises-the Iberian Peninsula!

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Five things you'll love about National Harbor

Just south of Washington, DC along the banks of the Potomac River near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Prince George's County, Maryland sits National Harbor. Though a relatively new addition to the waterfront, the multi-use development has quickly become a popular tourist destination. With itsRead more...

24 Hours in Wilmington, North Carolina

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My Favorite Black and White Photos From Around the World

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Smoky Mountain Brewery - Gatlinburg's answer for good food and beer

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Fish & history start 2015 off right at Fort Fisher

A quick January trip to the coast turned out to be an awesome combination of history and aquatic life.

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How a girly-girl overcame fear to take vacations with a reptilian twist

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Old Salem in Winston-Salem

Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
With third-grader in tow I head to North Carolina's fifth largest city, Winston-Salem, to find a favorite field trip destination known as Old Salem. If you've never been to Old Salem, think of Colonial Williamsburg but on a slightly smaller scale.Read more...

Thirsty Guide to Chilean Red Wine

Tasting notes and detailed information on finding some of Chile's best-and most affordable,-red wines.
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A day on the USS Enterprise

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A winter day in Annapolis, Maryland

The Capital dome is a renowned part of the Annapolis sky line.
I grew up a few short miles west of Annapolis, Maryland and from the time I was small I loved visiting this charming harbor town. In fact, the city is one of my favorite places in the world.
Annapolis has a rich history dating

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My Favorite Black and White Photos From Around the World

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What you need to know before visiting the Biltmore Winery

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22 Passport Stamps You've Never Seen Before

If you love to travel then you probably love getting passport stamps as well. I love passport stamps and especially rare ones from remote islands or tough to get visas. I was flipping through my passport the other night and thought it would make a fun post to put up pictures of 22 passportRead more...

CowParade North Carolina 2012; Have you "herd" the moos?

The world's largest public art event is in its final month in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. CowParade North Carolina presents the most unusual outdoor art museum in the form of 8' long 5' high fiberglass bovine canvases.
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Take a 'Sip-Trip' through NC Wine Country

Take a 'Sip-Trip' through NC Wine Country
From the mountains to the coast, the wine industry in North Carolina is growing. Vineyards have sprouted all across North Carolina and the business that was rendered all but dead during prohibition is revived and thriving once again.
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22 Passport Stamps You've Never Seen Before

If you love to travel then you probably love getting passport stamps as well. I love passport stamps and especially rare ones from remote islands or tough to get visas. I was flipping through my passport the other night and thought it would make a fun post to put up pictures of 22 passportRead more...

'All Aboard' for the Wilmington Railroad Museum

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Arundel Castle in the South of England - from the 11th century to today

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Virginia's Hanover Tavern; Yes, George Washington slept here

Virginia's Hanover Tavern; Yes, George Washington slept here
On a recent trip to Virginia which allowed me the opportunity to stay at some amazing bed and breakfasts, it just so happened I found myself only a few miles away from a historic tavern I had always meant to visit, but for whateverRead more...

How Long Does Wine Last Opened?

Fortified wines will last open for up to a month, but most will only last between 3-5 days. Here is a list based on the type of wine with suggestions on proper storage...
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10 Things families love about Fontana Village Resort

In our modern era of social media, video games, cell phones and 24-7 television, finding a way to take a break from it all and relax is getting difficult. Family vacations should be a time to unplug and reconnect with the people we love. Finding the right location to make our escape isn'tRead more...

"Porsche by Design:Seducing Speed" the automobile as art at the NCMA

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Golf Lesson in Fort Worth

As most of you who follow me regularly know, I recently did a guys weekend trip to Fort Worth, Texas: the city of cowboys and culture. My buddy Johnny Jet and I did some really cool sports activities like taking an AT&T Stadium Tour, doing a VIP trip to the Duck Commander 500 and attended
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NYE Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan

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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of "Bull Durham" with the Durham Bulls

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You'll find a love story at Belmont

On a recent trip to historic Fredericksburg, Virginia I took a detour off the traditional 'touristy' path and discovered a love story in nearby Falmouth. It's the story of Gari and Corinne Melchers. As I learned while visiting their home, Belmont, "He was one of the most successful painters ofRead more...

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Paradise Springs Winery - "The Gateway to Virginia Wine Country"

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Chasing 193: The Quest to Visit Every Country in the World

I co-wrote a new book called Chasing 193: The Quest to Visit Every Country in the World! Click here to buy the book on Amazon Kindle. Chasing 193 takes a look at the people who either have visited every country or want to visit every country. It's an interview style format where some of the
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The Ave Maria Grotto - "Miniature Miracles" in Cullman, Alabama

Driving through Alabama we stopped for the night in the town of Cullman. Cullman is about equal distance between Huntsville to the north and Birmingham to the south. It was the necessity of a place to spend the night which placed us in the town. It was a well positioned brochure rack in theRead more...

Glamping in the North Carolina Mountains

The beauty and majesty of the North Carolina Mountains lures travelers seeking adventure from all over the state, country and the world. If you'd love spending time in the mountains communing with nature but want a unique experience, 'glam-ping' could be your answer. 'Glamping' is a term used toRead more...

9 Easy Ways to Save Money For Travel

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Michie Tavern is the place to get a taste of the 18th Century

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