This is a summary of a recent Dominican Republic Mission Trip I joined. My hope is that if you are considering taking a mission trip of your own, this will encourage you and hopefully you will find it as fulfilling as I did. Here’s a rundown of our mission, where we stayed, what we ate, …
Travel tales
Juneau Whale Watch Tour – King Crab legs included! What to do on your next trip to Juneau, Alaska. A whale watch tour and lunch – makes a perfect cruise excursion as well. I spent a week in Juneau, Alaska during the summer solstice. The days were long, but there was still quite a chill …
Juneau Food Tours is a great way to explore this port city in Alaska. Did you know Juneau is famous for king crab, hog wings, and reindeer sausage? It is a known fact, if you follow my writings, you know that food and travel are two of my greatest passions. I love being “when in …
Visit Branson: What to do, where to eat, where to stay in the Ozark Mountains region in Missouri. There is something for everyone. What to see: Clay Cooper and his ensemble of singers, dancers, and comedians is a must see show. I don’t think I have laughed that hard in a really long time. For …
What to do when you have a free 24 hours in Austin, Texas? I had coffee with cats, visited some Longhorns, and enjoyed happy hour at a grocery store. We travel a lot. Usually we are heading to a half marathon or a blogging conference, or Mr. Beet is working out of town and I …
The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is a unique experience for lunch or dinner. The meals are prepared and served by students. A few years ago I took my first trip to Branson, Missouri for my in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary. I was looking for a restaurant that was somewhat fancy but wasn’t too …
The Hughes Brothers Theater is home to the Hughes Music Show. I consider this show to be a must see in Branson, and here’s why. The World’s Largest Performing Family The Hughes family has the distinction of being the world’s largest performing family. They (the Hughes brothers) have been performing together over 30 years and …
The Stone Castle Hotel Branson is a unique and affordable spot for families, couples, and solo travelers. There is something for everyone! In 1992 there was a boom of tourism in Branson, Missouri thanks to a story that aired on the CBS News TV Magazine “60 Minutes”. At the time, there were 27 theatres with …
On the main strip in Branson, Missouri, there sits a big ship. A big ship with a black hull and familiar red smokestacks. History buffs will easily recognize the ship as a replica of the RMS Titanic, the famous ship that sank in the Atlantic Ocean 107 years ago after hitting an iceberg. The ship …
The highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains is Clingmans Dome, a mountain that stands at 6,643 feet (2.025 meters). Its location is seven miles west of Newfound Gap in the city of Bryson City, North Carolina. In 1959, a 54-foot tall observation tower was opened with a spiral walkway leading up to a 360-degree …