Just south of Indianapolis, in Johnson County (aka “Festival Country”), is the small town of Franklin, Indiana. It is quintessential Small Town, U.S.A. There is the town center, anchored by the historic (and, in this case, imposing) county courthouse. Local businesses and the requisite town theater line the streets surrounding the main square. It’s all […]
A Midwest getaway close to the big cities, but far enough away to enjoy silence and tranquility, Lincoln Way Inn Bed & Breakfast in Franklin Grove, Illinois, truly is a prairie oasis, blending history, luxury, and serenity. Franklin Grove is approximately two hours west of Chicago; less than an hour south of Rockford, Illinois; and […]
Traverse City, Michigan, has long been a favorite travel destination for Midwest families. With the abundance of lodging options, ranging from popular hotel chains to private home rentals, it can be difficult to decide on where to stay in Traverse City. I’m here to make that decision a bit easier for you with my recommendation […]
I’ve mentioned before how lucky I am to have stayed in some amazing places around the world. One such place is Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky, Montana. It’s more than just where to stay in Yellowstone Country, though; it is an entirely authentic Montana experience. National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World National Geographic […]
Super-cute accommodations with bright, inviting decor and at-home comfort: Pot N’ Kettle Cottages is where to stay in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. While visiting Franklin & Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, I caught myself describing just about everything as “super cute”. The shops on Main Street in Franklin were super cute. The outside of David Arms Gallery in […]
*Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Yellowstone National Park is one of the world’s greatest wonders. The park sees its highest volume of visitors in summer, understandably. But in winter, something magical happens… It’s easy to be turned off by the idea of visiting a place like Yellowstone in winter because of the weather, especially […]
Nashville, Tennessee, has a musical history as long as the list of hits that have come out of that city. The music and the artists, from the Fisk Jubilee Singers to Elvis Presley to Jason Aldean, span decades and genres. It is no wonder Nashville has become known as Music City. With more than 180 […]
We spent the first half of our Halkidiki trip at Philoxenia Bungalows in Psakoudia. It was such a fantastic time and it left us with the feeling that the second half of the trip would be pretty awesome, too. What we didn’t know was just how fantastic that second half would be, and our stay […]
Deciding where to stay in Halkidiki, Greece can be an adventure all on its own because there are so many options. Accommodations range from backpacker-budget to absolute luxury. So, where does the budget-conscious family begin to look when planning a Halkidiki beach vacation? My recommendation is to look no further than Philoxenia Bungalows in Psakoudia. […]
Beyond the park: Travel guide to Yellowstone Country Montana Of all the places in the world I’ve traveled, Yellowstone National Park stands as my absolute favorite. I have a special connection to Yellowstone, as I lived and worked there two decades ago, so – for me – it stands as far more than a travel […]
