Tag: travel

Big Cypress National Preserve-Florida

“Stay right there, I have to get the book,” directs Park Ranger Maggie, at Big Cypress National Preserve. The book is where Park Rangers record the “quote of the day.” I don’t inquire if all National Park sites have a quote of the day book, or just Big Cypress. I am too excited. Entering the…
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…
We Eat A Lot of Disney World Ice Cream

Disney World Ice Cream offers an endless selection. Usually when I say, we eat a lot of ice cream, it includes three, maybe four stops, but with so many opportunities, on this trip, we eat A LOT of ice cream. Salt + Straw In the ice cream enthusiast world, a visit to Salt + Straw,…
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…
Eating in Williamsburg, Virginia-Part 1

My initial assumptions regarding the food in Williamsburg, Virginia, are wrong. I imagine Williamsburg to be crammed with touristy eateries, without a single ounce of creativity. By the conclusion of our trip, I view Williamsburg, as an underrated, food appreciation, destination. The Bake Shop Though we will on occasion, we are not fans of ingesting…
Williamsburg-Things to Sip

Historic sites and a famous theme park. These are the things Williamsburg, Virginia, is known for, so it’s a delightful surprise that the area offers plenty of places to sit and sip. Colum 15 But first, coffee. Though I’m not sure any destination will compare to the splendidness of Cape Town, coffee culture, I am…
Jamestown Glasshouse-Virginia

Located near the Historic Jamestowne site, Jamestown Glasshouse, is worth a stop. The experience starts with an atmospheric walk from the parking lot, through the woods, to the workshop. If like us, you have a National Park Passport book, the glasshouse, has its own passport cancellation stamp. Were it not for my clumsiness, glassblowing, would…