Tag: travel

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…
Jamestown Settlement-Williamsburg Trip

Like Colonial Williamsburg, as a history nerd kid, I’m surprised this is my first visit ever, to Jamestown Settlement, in Virginia. Our day starts at opening. First stop is the recreation of a Native American village. We linger for a moment, but our goal is to get to the ships, before the crowds. It’s fun,…
Historic Jamestowne Site-Virginia

When initially planning a Williamsburg, Virginia trip, many people aren’t aware that there are two Jamestown sites, the Historic Jamestowne Site, and the Jamestown Settlement. Often, visitors must choose between one or the other. Fortunately we visit both. The first order of business at Historic Jamestowne, is to stamp our National Park Passport book. The…
Williamsburg Botanical Garden

If you build a garden, we will come, no matter the size. Though Williamsburg Botanical Garden is small, it is mighty (or at least it’s growing to be). Located in Freedom Park, the garden is a free, colorful, oasis. A respite from the hustle and bustle of tourist laden spaces. During our visit to Williamsburg,…