Here are the best things to do in Springfield MO Springfield is often recognized as the birthplace of Route 66, the two-lane ribbon highway that eventually became known as the iconic “Mother Road.” On April 30, 1926, at the Colonial … Continued
There’s nothing that captures the heart and soul of America like a cross-country road trip. From the very beginning of the westward expansion, promises of prosperity and opportunity enticed Americans to make the long journey. With the invention and eventual … Continued
DAY 4 IN MADRID The sun nearly had the sky all to itself today. The only clouds to speak of were far off in the distance hanging over the hazy mountains. I can feel its rays warming my back, but … Continued
DAY 3 IN MADRID We began our day with a typical Spanish breakfast: coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, and muffins. In Spanish: cafè con leche, café solo, zumo de naranja y dos magdalenas. Madrid River Walk What a day! We … Continued
Madrid Day 2 It’s our first full day in Madrid. We visited the oldest continually operated restaurant in the world, wandered the halls of the Royal Palace, drank (sort of ate) the most delicious hot chocolate ever made and much … Continued
We made it to our first stop in Spain today, the city of Madrid. The day started out on a good note with both our trains arriving on time and O’Hare Airport looking like the below when we got there. … Continued
If it’s your first time in New Orleans of course you have to check off the must-do list of sipping hurricanes in the beautiful courtyard at Pat O’Brien’s, gobbling down beignets at Café Du Monde, wandering around Jackson Square, and … Continued
One of the cool things about Memphis, Tennessee is its dripping in American music history and culture that dates back to the late 19th century. The eclectic city is home to the blues which then laid the roots for the … Continued