Howdy y’all. That’s what the homepage says in big, obnoxious yellow lettering. The Big Texan is a world of its own. It’s hard to miss. No really. On your drive from Dallas to Amarillo, you will see lots of signs advertising the Home of the FREE 72 oz. Steak. Not only is it a motel […]
North America
Jekyll Island’s Driftwood Beach
After a rainy stop in Savannah, we decided to camp for the night on Jekyll Island. I had actually never been, but from what I heard from friends and family, it sounded nice. The island is a state park so there is a $5 fee to get on the island. We planned on camping on […]
Montage Monday: Abe Does the New Orleans Streetcar
New Orleans has probably been Abe’s favorite city so far. He went sightseeing, partied hard, and made a new best friend. Abe loved riding the streetcar and highly recommends it as a way to get around the city.
National Civil Rights Museum: MLK & Lorraine Motel
With only one night in Memphis, we knew we had to make the most of it. Sure, we went to see the famous Peabody Ducks, poked around Beale Street, and even caught a bit of Elvis-mania, but our first stop was perhaps the most important: the National Civil Rights Museum. Housed in the Lorraine Motel, […]
Memphis: And Then There Was Sharon
We pulled up to a Memphis BBQ joint in a pink limo. [You know you’re in for a real treat when the story starts off that way.] Right inside the door, we paused for photos with a cardboard cutout of Elvis and then took our seats behind two Elvis wannabes. On my left was a […]
Bottoms Up! Drinking Bourbon in Bardstown
We didn’t have to go far to kick off our US road trip. Right in my parents’ backyard is Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World. Although I’ve visited bourbon distilleries on several occasions, this would be Stella’s first.