Christmas shopping in the land of lost luggage

 
Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama
The Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama is where items left behind on planes, at airports or lost in transit go to find new homes.  It's also a Christmas shopping wonderland.
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Ivy Green - Home to America's "First Lady of Courage" Helen Keller

“Wasn't she purdy?”

Helen Keller



Okay, maybe she said “pretty” but the docent’s Alabama drawl and obvious affection for Helen Keller was unmistakable. As I studied the portrait of the home's famous resident I was captivated by the story of the woman lovingly called America'sRead more...

Five favorite travel discoveries of 2012

2012 was a pretty exciting year. I'd been a local travel writer for a while, but finally decided to branch out and write for myself.

This opened an entirely new world of adventure and gives me new perspective when I travel.

As I stated on my “about” page, “I may not make it to see

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