by Doug | Aug 21, 2014 | Travel
There’s something to be said for being first – sort of akin to being best. Either is good but being both is great. Harrodsburg, KY can certainly lay claim to both. Turns out that Harrodsburg was the first English settlement west of the Alleghenies when it was founded...
by Doug | Aug 20, 2014 | Travel
The Wild Atlantic Way seems to go on forever, but it obviously has to start somewhere. That some where’s northern-most point is Malin Head where the ocean has worn deep crevices into the headlands. Hell’s Hole, shown here, accentuates the surf as it fills and...
by Doug | Aug 19, 2014 | Travel
The Illinois State Fair wrapped up Sunday with headliners Robin Thicke/MAGIC! performing in the grandstand. They were preceded by Steely Dan on Friday night and Jake Owen/Parmalee/Cadillac 3 on Saturday. But, as popular as these acts were with teens and adults, the...
by Guest Post | Aug 19, 2014 | Travel
by Bob Diener It’s possible to travel in a five-star style while keeping your three or four-star budget if you know the tricks to saving money and enjoying luxury. When it comes to finding a luxury hotel, you should consider boutique names. In big cities, five-star...
by Doug | Aug 4, 2014 | Travel
Take a giant farm, import almost 300 of the finest craft artisans you can find, and invite 60,000 of your closest friends. Yep – that pretty much sums up the 52th annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival. Located in Nappanee, Indiana, the festival is on the...
by Doug | Jul 28, 2014 | Travel
Bantry Bay is the area of West Cork between the Sheep’s Head Peninsula and the Beara Peninsula. Sitting just offshore is Whiddy Island and connecting the two is Tim O’Leary and his Whiddy Ferry. As we sailed out to the island, I couldn’t help but notice the two kegs...
