Oxford, Mississippi, the home of Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) since 1848 is also the home of William Faulkner, winner of the 1949 Nobel Prize for Literature, and of one of the most popular novelists today, John Grisham. This is …
Charlottesville, Virginia: Mr. Jefferson’s Country by Jeff Griffin
To many people, Monticello and Charlottesville, Virginia are synonymous. Indeed, even more than his famous home, the presence of Thomas Jefferson the Man can be felt throughout the quiet college town, about a three-hour drive from Washington, D.C. For any …
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Nature’s Bounty in the Columbia River Gorge and the Mt. Hood River Valley-Oregon by Linda Ballou
Elowah Falls in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge cascades in endless curtains of white. I sat mesmerized in the cooling mist and relished the sight of it being whipped sideways by a wild wind. While I could have lingered in this …
New Orleans: A Festival All the Time by Terry Zinn
New Orleans is synonyous as a party town. And it’s true, as there is almost a festival or event to celebrate every week in New Orleans. I recently visited the “Big Easy” during its New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, …
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My Panama Hat by Howard Hian
A recent trip involved “kicking the tires” at the newly opened RIU Playa Blanca in Panama. One vacation souvenir I always shop for is headwear. So, what could be more appropriate than adding an iconic Panama hat to my wardrobe? …
Access Monticello by Jeff and Emily Griffin
The narrow paved road leading to Monticello appeared to be exactly as it would have been 200 years ago, without the asphalt of course! The trees were still standing as sentinels guarding the quaint and quiet path that leads to …
The Discreet Charm of Frankfurt am Main by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov The majority of tourists come to Frankfurt – Europe’s premier transportation hub – just for a layover at its massive International Airport. Plus, a good amount of businessmen from all over the world flock to the …
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Plains, Georgia, A Rare Treasure by Bonnie and Bill Neely
This tiny, Southern, country village in South Georgia is famous as the home of the United States 39th President, Jimmy Carter and the 2002 recipient of the Nobel Peace Award. Stepping back in history almost a century, visitors can see …
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Revisiting Cancun and Riviera Maya, Mexico by Terry Zinn
One good thing about having travel and life experiences is revisiting them later in life. In my college days I visited Cancun, Mexico and marveled at its prime attraction ~ the clear aquamarine waters. Revisiting that stretch of glorious sandy …
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Kentucky Beverage & Food Industry by Ron Kapon
Kentucky has a hearty appetite for the food and beverage industry. More than 270 food and beverage operations employ nearly 43,000 people in Kentucky, and the past five years have seen almost 150 food and beverage operations move into the …
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