One of my favorite things to do when visiting a new city is to go on a walking tour. Free Savannah Walking Tours delivers just as the name implies, free walking tours of the city. I met up with my ponytailed guide Chris in Johnson Square on a Saturday morning with a large group from all over the world, including foreign exchange students who were attending university in … [Read more...] about Free Savannah Walking Tours
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Visiting the Buffalo Trace Distillery
The triangle area between Frankfort, Louisville, and Lexington is the heart of what's known as Bourbon Country, home to countless bourbon distilleries. Buffalo Trace Distillery is recognized as the oldest continually operating distillery in the United States. Distilling started on the site around 1773, but the first true distillery was opened in 1812 by Harrison Blanton, … [Read more...] about Visiting the Buffalo Trace Distillery
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is the most scenic highway in the South, running from Waynesboro, Virginia to Cherokee, North Carolina. The beloved drive brings in travelers from all over the world to stop at the overlooks on their motorcycles, go for extended hikes or simply learn about the history and culture of the area. It's especially stunning in the fall when the leaves are … [Read more...] about Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway
A First Timer’s Guide to Decatur Book Festival
The Decatur Book Festival is held over a weekend every fall in downtown Decatur, a suburb of Atlanta, and brings in the country's best authors for a celebration of the written word. The twenty-year-old free event has lots to offer families and bibliophiles, including panels and lectures from guest authors, book signings, and stalls of books and book lover's gear for sale. … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Decatur Book Festival
The Peabody Ducks of Memphis
The Peabody Hotel in Memphis has an unusual tradition that has become what it is known for. In the 1930s, the general manager of the hotel and a friend returned from a hunting trip. After a few too many whiskeys, they thought it would be funny to put live duck decoys in the fountain. That practical joke turned into a daily occurrence. The History of the Peabody … [Read more...] about The Peabody Ducks of Memphis
