Category: United States

Visiting Koziar’s Christmas Village-Pennsylvania

I read the posts every November. “Best holiday attractions in Philadelphia.” I endeavor to visit at least one new attraction each year, but the list of have-not-done-yets continues to shrink. I start to search further afield and venture to Koziar’s Christmas Village. Located in Bernville, Pennsylvania, about an hour and a half from Philadelphia, Koziar’s…
Caddie Woodlawn Historical Park-Wisconsin

I have been a fan of books, for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I especially cherished stories about spirited, independent girls, who strove to be themselves. These stories shaped me and allowed me to develop a kinship with the characters. One of the characters I loved, was Caddie Woodlawn. I could…
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Tour-Pennsylvania

It’s no secret that my favorite food is ice cream, but what about the other member of Obligatory Traveler? He has a great fondness for pretzels. So while visiting the Turkey Hill Ice Cream Experience is on my Pennsylvania, bucket list, visiting The Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, for the Sturgis Pretzel Tour, is Shannon’s top…
Menomonie Wisconsin Tour

Eyes scan the page of TBEX Conference tours. Two tours stand out. No surprise, they are both food related. One tour involves cheese and breweries, the other is a cheese curd crawl. I opt for the cheese and breweries, Menomonie Wisconsin Tour. Learning is fun, and the tour description mentions a glimpse into the cheese…
We Eat A Lot of Wisconsin Ice Cream

Wisconsin, the land of cheese. To make the cheese, a great deal of milk is produced. What other tasty treat requires milk? Ice cream. I could not visit “America’s Dairyland” and skip indulging in Wisconsin Ice Cream. Our Wisconsin Ice Cream adventure, encompasses shops located in Eau Claire, County. Residing in the Philadelphia area, I…
Lafayette-History and Cultural Tour

Lafayette, Louisiana, is steeped in history. Growing up and continuing to live in the North East, Tri-State area, I am immersed in the United States’ past. Narratives of the Revolutionary War and the start of the United States, percolate in my brain. This foundation now gives me a thirst, to learn about history beyond my…
Vermilionville-Lafayette

Our tour of Vermilionville, in Lafayette, Louisiana, ends with a cat. A snoozy, friendly cat, who elicitsdelighted photo snaps. But this is the ending, First, the beginning.Upon arrival to Vermilionville, our group is introduced to tour guide, Kevin.Kevin leads us through Vermilionville, a living history village museum. The purpose is to preserveLouisiana history and the…
Martin Accordions-Lafayette

Sometimes your favorite travel experiences are the ones you least expect. I see a stop at Martin Accordions, on our Lafayette History and Culture Tour, itinerary. I have no idea at the time, what a rare and wonderful experience awaits. Martin Accordions is a family run business, in Lafayette, Louisiana. We are greeted at the…
Eating in Williamsburg, Virginia-Part 2

Continued from Part 1…… Amber Ox I’ll admit we visit Amber Ox, due to location convenience, but as soon as we are handed menus, my heart fills with joy. The restaurant can be described as clever, comfort, tapas. We want everything. How often do you see a drop biscuit board? It’s a must order, with…