In the late 1800’s the town of Coffeyville Kansas had a population of around 5,000 and was one of the most important towns in Southeastern Kansas with four railroads converging and supporting manufacturing establishments, saw mills and professional offices. By the time I arrived in May of 2016 the town population was a little over […]
Travel
Things to do in Fayetteville North Carolina
I was recently invited to visit Fayetteville North Carolina and my trip was hosted by the Fayetteville CVB. Whether you are in the military and stationed at Ft Bragg, traveling through or want to make it a weekend getaway there are a lot of things to do In Fayetteville North Carolina. Fayetteville North Carolina is […]
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville North Carolina
I was recently invited to visit Fayetteville North Carolina and my trip was hosted by the Fayetteville CVB. This is one of the places I visited. Fayetteville North Carolina is home to Ft Bragg, the world’s largest military base by population. The US Army’s Airborne School, 82nd Airborne Division, Special Operations Command, and other military […]
Travel Tips
How to Travel Alone, Even If You Never Have
There are a lot of people that travel alone. Some just because they have a wanderlust and are always jetting off somewhere for an adventure and some because they just had no one available or willing to go on a trip with them. I travel alone quite a bit and there are both pros and […]
What To Do When Your Flight Is Cancelled Or Delayed
I recently had the trip from hell where in a four day period I faced 3 flight cancellations, 2 flight delays and lost luggage. According to American Airlines, a work slowdown by mechanics trying to leverage their bargaining power was to blame. Whatever the reason Thousands of people were stranded at airports, delayed and inconvenienced. […]
Travel Safety in a Hostile World
It seems every month something is in the news regarding an attack on civilians and people are worried about their travel safety. Whether it is a bomb going off in Tunisia, an attack in a restaurant or in a crowded tourist location there seems to be something constantly in the news.
Travel Gear and Gadgets
Five Travel Accessories You Don’t Have to Pack, But Why Wouldn’t You?
You don’t have to pack these travel accessories on your trip but why wouldn’t you? They don’t take up much room in your luggage and they make things a lot easier.
Must Have Android Travel Apps Part 2
In an earlier post I talked about the 10 must have Android travel apps. This is part 2 of the article and will highlight 10 more apps that travelers will find useful.
Top 10 Must Have Android Travel Apps
While looking at the best Android Travel Apps for travel purposes there are so many to chose from. I decided to eliminate from the list city guides, hotel specific guides, airline guides and the major reservation sites. I also eliminated all specific discount Apps like AAA because not everyone is a member of such organizations. […]
Lifestyle
Grilled Shrimp In Chilmole Sauce A Mayan Food Recipe
Full disclosure, I was given complimentary accommodations while attending a travel writers retreat in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The opinions however are all mine The Mayan civilization originated around 2600 B.C. and were a dominate power in the areas of what is today the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras before starting to […]
How To Have A Guys Weekend In Irving Texas
The following is a sponsored post courtesy of Visit Irving however all opinions are mine Sometimes guys have to get away from everything, be with their friends and just have a guy’s weekend. Whether it is their brothers from when they were in the military, old college buddies, bachelor party or just a bunch of […]
