By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov New, luxurious, beautifully appointed, and located in downtown Napa, Archer Hotel is pleasing to the eye and extremely comfortable for a leisure stay in time when Californians are gradually coming out of coronavirus-induced …
Carolina Music Museum
By Bonnie & Bill Neely Bryann Burgess, known widely for her special talent as a singer, pianist and speaker, was visiting us recently, and we decided to take the opportunity to visit the Carolina Music Museum in Greenville, SC, for …
Welcome to Utah
By Fyllis Hockman Breath-holding beauty. Harrowing 4-wheel drives. Unique geologic formations. History of the earth and of the country – Welcome to Utah Driving along a winding, narrow cliff, a 1300-foot drop on the driver’s side, I clung to my …
The Vault Garden, or Dining Outdoors in San Francisco
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov Venturing out to have dinner in the city has never been so exciting. Overdressing and accessorizing for the occasion on a weeknight seemed amply appropriate. That was my first time in more than …
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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
By Bonnie Neely In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is the most wonderful Aquarium we have ever visited! At Ripley’s visitors of all ages enjoy such a marvelous day of wonder and learning! The walkway to the entrance has great one-sentence facts about …
Bricoleur Vineyards: the Three Graces of Wine, Food, and Scenery
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov The Three Graces in Greek mythology represented the divine beauty, joy, and elegance, and provided their services to gods as well as mere mortals during lavish feasts and festive gatherings. Well, those ancients …
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Gatlinburg’s BEST Breakfast
By Bonnie Neely This one you need to reserve in advance or you may find the line around the block!! Crockett’s Breakfast Camp 1103 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN; www.CrockettsBreakfastCamp.com; 865 325 1403. This legendary place is known by all as the …
If I Could Only Find the Words
By Tyrel Nelson I wracked my brain all yesterday trying to produce something. But every word I penned in my notebook was later crossed out. How does one sum up such an action-packed, emotion-charged ten days in Mexico? Nothing was …
Father’s Day Gift Guide in Lieu of Travel Plans
By Emma Krasov. Photography by Yuri Krasov And so, our big weekend that includes Summer Solstice as well as Father’s Day—all good reasons to take advantage of the longest day of sunshine and travel far and wide—for the most of …
Four Generation Road Trip to Pigeon Forge
By Bonnie Neely What better way to celebrate my grand-niece’s eighth birthday than to make our way to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to achieve her dream to ride the roller coaster at Dollywood and see the millions of Christmas lights, as …
