Believe it or not, I've actually done all of my shopping for the holidays. But in years past, it's been a very last-minute affair. If you, like me, are looking for gifts for the traveler in your life, I have some suggestions. Books Travel books are a great gift for this time of year so … [Read more...] about The Last-Minute Shopper’s Gift Guide for Travelers
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Behind the Curtain: December 2019
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: December 2019
A First Timer’s Guide to the Mississippi Delta
Music lovers know about Nashville, considered to be the home of country music, and Memphis, launching the careers of artists like Elvis Presley and countless others thanks to Sun Studio and Stax Records. But if you really want to get down to it, to trace these musical origins even further back, you … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to the Mississippi Delta
What’s It Like to Visit Juarez?
Home to 1.8 million residents, Juarez, Mexico is a short walk across the border from El Paso, Texas. But it wasn't always like this. The city on the Rio Grande was a popular getaway for Americans before the Mexican Revolution. They came to gamble in the casinos, drink during Prohibition, and party … [Read more...] about What’s It Like to Visit Juarez?
El Paso: More Than Meets the Eye
It's been named one of the safest cities in America, the most affordable, and both the Mexican Food and Boot Capitals. It doesn't have the buzz of Austin or the Riverwalk of San Antonio. But it has heart. Companies like Lucchese have been in business for 137 years making boots for everyone from … [Read more...] about El Paso: More Than Meets the Eye