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

Read more...

Find out more at: click here

Sip and savor fall colors in the North Carolina Mountains

Ushering in a new age for Viking Cruises-Welcome aboard the Viking Star. All photography is the property of EuroTravelogue™ unless otherwise noted. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Since the dawn of a fledgling river cruise company in 1997, Viking Cruises has grown to become the world's leaderRead more...

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."
Because of my penchant for reading these roadside fixtures, when I came across this website, I knew I had to learnRead more...

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.
TheRead more...

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

Traveling, seeing the world, experiencing life in different places and getting to know people from different cultures is eye-opening and essential for a well-rounded world view. Its exciting. And thrilling. It makes you feel alive and everyone deserves the opportunity to try it. I know many whoRead more...

A winter day in Annapolis, Maryland

I was recently out in the San Francisco bay area for a weekend to film a commercial for TripIt in the city. I went out a few days early to hang out with my Godson and best friend and spend a little time in San Francisco-a city that I've been to 30+ times but can
The postRoad Trip from SanRead more...

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

Viking Ocean Cruises'Viking Staraft view of cruising's FIRST infinity pool. Photo: ©Viking Cruises.
Time flies when you're having fun and withViking Cruises, it's no exception! With the record-breaking success of Viking River Cruises over the last few years, Viking was ready to stretch itsRead more...

What you need to know before visiting the Biltmore Winery

MOA...A top superfood natural health supplement storms the USA! Now available in the USA is an amazing powerhouse product with not just the top 10 superfoods on the market, but loaded with 34 or the most unique, powerful and highly concentrated superfoods ever seen. All of these phytonutrientsRead more...

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...

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

Traveling, seeing the world, experiencing life in different places and getting to know people from different cultures is eye-opening and essential for a well-rounded world view. Its exciting. And thrilling. It makes you feel alive and everyone deserves the opportunity to try it. I know many whoRead more...

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

Read more...

What you need to know before visiting the Biltmore Winery

MOA...A top superfood natural health supplement storms the USA! Now available in the USA is an amazing powerhouse product with not just the top 10 superfoods on the market, but loaded with 34 or the most unique, powerful and highly concentrated superfoods ever seen. All of these phytonutrientsRead more...

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...

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...

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

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
TheRead more...

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

One of my favorite cities in Romania is the mountain city of Brasov. This picture perfect city is nestled in the Carpathian Mountains and...
The postExploring Brasov, Romania appeared first onWatch Me Wander.
Read moreRead more...

Finding the Griswold Christmas tree in Little Switzerland

Little Switzerland Fraser Firs in the North Carolina Mountains
If you're a fan of the movie Christmas Vacation, you know well the scene where the Griswolds forgo traditional tree lots in search of the ultimate Griswold Family Christmas Tree.
http://youtu.be/04MC0R3NxOk
I practically know thatRead more...

Childress Vineyards is a winning pit stop in Lexington, North Carolina

Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina
After a fun visit to the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord to celebrate my son's birthday, I decided to add a slightly more "grown up" destination for lunch on our way home.
We stopped at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina.
I've knownRead more...

How to make a day at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello a family affair

Taking kids to historic locations can be a risky proposition.
Will the kids get bored?
Will there be enough to engage young imaginations?
Will there be activities to keep small hands off of priceless artifacts?
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello has the perfect solution - The Family Friendly TourRead more...

Seven reasons to love a food tour of Cary, North Carolina

I love Latin America. I love Central America, South America and the Spanish speaking Caribbean. In fact, I just booked a trip for May to Cuba. So for my latest 30 best list it had to be the 30 best cities in Latin America. Picking favorites in such a varied area was not easy, these [...]
TheRead more...