My fist was curled firmly around the handbrake, my feet orchestrating a game of reverse musical chairs on the clutch, accelerator, and brake pedal as I attempted to maneuver the stick shift car up the incline through parking concessions and up to the drab, concrete parking deck of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. After paying the $10 parking fee, rolling backwards a … [Read more...] about Feeling Presidential: One for Mount Rushmore
Destinations
Cemetery Showdown: Bonaventure vs. Colonial Park
One of my regrets about my trip to Savannah was that I didn’t get nearly as much cemetery-lovin’ time as I would have liked. You see, I have this thing about cemeteries, especially the old ones. Why? There’s just something so positive and uplifting about them. Nobody ever has anything bad to say about anyone else in cemeteries. Everyone’s a “faithful husband” or a “devoted … [Read more...] about Cemetery Showdown: Bonaventure vs. Colonial Park
Gluttony and Good Times: The Magic of Mrs. Wilkes
If you’ve never been to Savannah before, check your expectations at the Georgia state line. Forget all those visions of the traditional South. This is the new millennium, cuz, and Savannah is like a Southern belle who stepped out of her petticoat and hoop skirt to join the twenty-first century. If you’re expecting restaurants serving “classic” Southern fare on every corner … [Read more...] about Gluttony and Good Times: The Magic of Mrs. Wilkes
San Francisco for the Solo Traveler: A Guide
With its temperate climate, laid-back atmosphere, and lively arts scene, San Francisco has something for almost everyone. From the swanky, upscale retail stores of Union Square to the vibrant, carnival ambiance of Fisherman's Wharf to the organic, down-home feel of the farmer's market at the Ferry Building, there's a wide variety of things to see and do to suit the tastes of … [Read more...] about San Francisco for the Solo Traveler: A Guide
An Evening With an Icon: Dinner at The Olde Pink House, Savannah, Georgia
Situated just off Reynolds Square, The Olde Pink House is a virtual icon of Savannah history, architecture, and cuisine. Construction on the Georgian colonial-style building began in 1771 and was completed in 1789. Since then, it’s been many things: a family home, a bank, a Union army headquarters during the Civil War, and now one of the most unique dining establishments in … [Read more...] about An Evening With an Icon: Dinner at The Olde Pink House, Savannah, Georgia