Can a landmark like Hotel 24 South embody a city’s spirit? You bet. The independently-owned Hotel 24 South in Staunton, Virginia, is not only a iconic architectural gem. The Historic Hotels of America property is also a cultural beacon. The hotel sits in the heart of an downtown full of entrepreneurs. Just walk a few…
As many of us begin to look into producing food at home, it’s easy to become enamored with small vegetable plots and food forests. So much so that we may overlook mushrooms as a wonderful addition to the self-sufficient person’s pantry. But we can easily grow mushrooms at home for about the same amount of…
Travel decisions have a way of sticking with you and haunting you with regrets long after the other bad memories have faded. The year was 1998 and it was our fourth or fifth time landing in Bangkok. We were losing count, but we had been there enough times that we knew how to get around…
Any time spent in Fredericksburg in the Texas hill country is always a good time. An abundance of shops, art galleries, fine dining establishments, and the charm of 1900s limestone architecture, not to mention a plethora of wine-tasting opportunities, all combine to make Fredericksburg a rewarding destination. A stay at the Cotton Gin Village…
Looking for soaring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, unbridled nature, and a comfortable abode? Skyland Resort in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park is calling. This resort is not a fancy, all-inclusive type of place. Instead, it is an outdoorsy heaven. The combination of breathtaking observation points, a variety of cozy accommodations, and a forest setting,…
When people started looking for options to travel safely in the USA when the travel restrictions got rolling, a whole lot of them turned to road trips and camping. As a result, some people found the opposite of what they were hoping when they entered the parking lots and full campgrounds at our nation’s famous…
The very name Tashkent conjures up exotic images of the fabled Silk Road that traversed Central Asia, linking China with the West since the days of Marco Polo. Even today, Tashkent is one of the most important portals for tourists wishing to admire the architectural marvels reflecting the wealth generated by the legendary trade route;…
The old saying goes that every hotel room is the same once you’ve closed your eyes and you’re asleep. There are some logical exceptions to this of course if the conditions are keeping you from going to sleep, but it’s mostly in the waking hours when you’re making the most of where you’re staying. So…
Downtown Chandler, Arizona, has gone through a major revitalization over the past decade. As such, the Phoenix suburb is now a vibrant entertainment district filled with restaurants, breweries and bars, galleries, and more. Adding to the neighborhood’s fun, funky vibe is The Aloha motel, a midcentury roadside motel that has been restored to its retro…
In between all those long, stunning stretches of vineyards, Northern California wine country can be a busy place. After a day of touring, sipping, and swirling, Kenwood Inn & Spa offers guests a quiet retreat in the heart of picturesque Sonoma Valley. Set on more than two-and-a-half acres, Kenwood Inn has the look and feel of a…
