Please allow me to introduce you to the best five dollar burger lunch in Fort Lauderdale! And the best part for us? We can walk there from our condo. Yes, Bokampers is right across the water from our condo. And to get there we simply walk out our back door and walk across the drawbridge […]
Fort Lauderdale Or Bust…We Made It Once Again!
Our most recent snowbird road trip ended successfully in Fort Lauderdale. (Thank God!) We have our “getting settled” routine down to a science. We actually stopped to pick up our DVR’s at Comcast on our way into town. That way Peepaw could take care of the TVs and the “technical stuff” while I unpacked our […]
The Traffic Was TERRIFIC…But NOT In A GOOD Way!
My dear old Mom always told me “If You Can’t Say Something Nice, Don’t Say Anything!” And normally I try to follow that advice. But when it comes to Atlanta traffic…there are no good words to say. Except that once again we survived that mess on our snowbird trek to Florida. Thank God! We left […]
Oakwood Cafe – Dalton, Georgia…Breakfast With A Side Of Southern Hospitality
Our Snowbird Trek to the Sunshine State began before dawn. And Dalton Georgia was our first overnight destination. We love getting an early start on road trips, and watching the sunrise is a new beginning each day. I bet OUR road trips are different from just about everyone else’s on the planet. You see, we […]
Carmel Christkindlmarkt – A New Holiday Family Tradition
Have you ever heard of a Christkindlmarkt? I guess my German ancestors knew a thing or two about winter celebrations, and the city of Carmel, Indiana held their first ever event last December. I had no idea what it was, or what to expect, so I did a little research before we hopped in the car […]
Stringtown Grocery – Kalona, Iowa – An Amish Convenience Store
Before we left Iowa for our winter snowbird nest, I made one last trip to Stringtown Grocery, a popular Amish store near Kalona, Iowa. I went to Stringtown to buy two totally unrelated items. Gruyere cheese…and popcorn! I love to browse the aisles in that unusual store. You’ll find everything from canning jars to pots […]
The Crowded Closet – A Thrift Store With A Mission
I’m a thrift store fanatic, and The Crowded Closet in Iowa City is near and dear to my heart. Not only is that store stuffed with bargains, but it’s super neat and clean. This Mennonite sponsored thrift store is staffed by volunteers with mile-wide smiles and “Iowa Nice” personalities. Do you want proof? Come along […]
A Bird’s Eye View In Iowa City – VUE Rooftop Restaurant and Outdoor Patio
VUE. Sometimes a name says it all. The best city view in downtown Iowa City is easy to come by. Just head to the 12th floor of the beautiful new Hilton Garden Inn, and when those elevator doors open you’ll find yourself at VUE. It’s the newest, most amazing restaurant and cocktail lounge in Iowa […]
Hilton Garden Inn – A Hotel Gem In Downtown Iowa City, Iowa
Travel has been in my blood since I was a child, and as a travel agent I had many opportunities to explore hotels in many worldwide destinations. So I was anxious to see how the brand new Hilton Garden Inn in Iowa City measures up. (Disclosure: Thank you to Kinseth Hospitality Companies and the Hilton […]
Niles Grill – Niles, Illinois…A Five Star Family Run Diner You Won’t Want To Miss
Our “Road Trips” take us in many directions, and a recent Chicago trip found us hungry for breakfast on a beautiful Sunday morning. And that’s when we hit the jackpot in Niles, Illinois. You see, a “diner breakfast”, hot coffee and the Sunday paper are the norm for us, no matter where we are. I […]