Originally settled by Mormons, the city of Las Vegas transformed quickly with the legalization of gambling. Names like Bugsy Siegel, the Rat Pack, and Howard Hughes came here to seek their fortunes, opening hotels, performing and perhaps partaking in less-than-legal activities. The city went … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Las Vegas
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How to Spend a Girls Weekend in Dahlonega
This birthday wasn't a big one, just one closer to Dirty Thirty, but it was a great one for me. For eight of the last ten years, I've spent my birthday working long hours at a trade show. No matter what day it fell on, I already knew what I'd be doing for the full week before or after. It may … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Girls Weekend in Dahlonega
Finding Literary Inspiration at the Stanley Hotel
“He would write it for the reason he felt that all great literature, fiction and nonfiction, was written: truth comes out, in the end it always comes out. He would write it because he felt he had to.” ― Stephen King, The Shining • • • Most people can identify the significance of the hotel … [Read more...] about Finding Literary Inspiration at the Stanley Hotel
Behind the Curtain: August 2016
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: August 2016
Photo Friday: Mobile, Alabama
Alabama may conjure images of Forrest Gump and the like, but the state is more diverse than most people realize. If you've ever visited coastal Mobile, you might feel as though you're in New Orleans or Savannah. The row houses and bougainvillea evoke similar images. First settled as a fort in 1702, … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Mobile, Alabama