What Happens When You See a City Through Its Stories Instead of Its Landmarks

There’s tourism, and then there’s heritage tourism. In basic tourism you tend to travel to see specific locations or do certain activities, but with heritage tourism the story takes center stage as we discover history… CONTINUE READING >>

There’s tourism, and then there’s heritage tourism. In basic tourism you tend to travel to see specific locations or do certain activities, but with heritage tourism the story takes center stage as we discover history… CONTINUE READING >>

Train-ing Day

With the summer travel season fast approaching, once again we would like to sing the praises of riding the rails. Enjoying the scenery passing by our window, without the hassles of airports or worries of the road, makes train travel our favorite way of getting from here to there. CONTINUE READING >> 

With the summer travel season fast approaching, once again we would like to sing the praises of riding the rails. Enjoying the scenery passing by our window, without the hassles of airports or worries of the road, makes train travel our favorite way of getting from here to there. CONTINUE READING >> 

1:24 vs 1:18 vs 1:64 Diecast: Which Scale Is Best for Collectors?

When it comes to diecast cars, scale matters. Whether you’re a casual fan or a serious collector, choosing between 1:24, 1:18, and 1:64 models can impact your experience and display…
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When it comes to diecast cars, scale matters. Whether you’re a casual fan or a serious collector, choosing between 1:24, 1:18, and 1:64 models can impact your experience and display…
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Sir, Yes Sur! Driving the California Coast


The images look unbelievable, but they are real and they are spectacular. This is Big Sur. Waves crashing against the craggy coast, mist drifting up mountains that rise abruptly from the sea, and bridges impossibly clinging to cliffs made for a perfect day trip ending with elephant seals… CONTINUE READING >> 


The images look unbelievable, but they are real and they are spectacular. This is Big Sur. Waves crashing against the craggy coast, mist drifting up mountains that rise abruptly from the sea, and bridges impossibly clinging to cliffs made for a perfect day trip ending with elephant seals… CONTINUE READING >> 

Do Alligators Like Tabasco?

For a long time roads weren’t an option in South Louisiana. This was some wild country back in the day, not Bourbon Street wild, but wilderness wild. The incredibly wet, squishy ground made bayous the only reasonable routes for transportation and Bayou Teche was the Superhighway. Following The Teche, we set out to discover the real… CONTINUE READING >>
For a long time roads weren’t an option in South Louisiana. This was some wild country back in the day, not Bourbon Street wild, but wilderness wild. The incredibly wet, squishy ground made bayous the only reasonable routes for transportation and Bayou Teche was the Superhighway. Following The Teche, we set out to discover the real… CONTINUE READING >>

Savannah Squared

Savannah is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. But the city is gorgeous and the pace slow, so it seemed like a perfect place to take a little bicycle tour. We did know that Forrest Gump waited for his bus somewhere… CONTINUE READING >>

Savannah is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. But the city is gorgeous and the pace slow, so it seemed like a perfect place to take a little bicycle tour. We did know that Forrest Gump waited for his bus somewhere… CONTINUE READING >>