I dare you to find another town the size and population of Rome, Georgia with such a storied past and a solid impetus for the future. Rome, with its 36,000 lucky residents, is ideally located between Birmingham, Atlanta, and Chattanooga. Since Georgia is one of the original thirteen colonies, Rome's past runs deep, but with construction underway right now, Rome is poised to … [Read more...]
Bask in St. Simons Island’s Southern Tranquility
The stress of daily life was already starting to melt away as I crossed the Sidney Lanier Bridge, Georgia’s tallest cable-stayed suspension bridge heading to St. Simons Island. It literally felt like crossing the bridge of time- to an island filled with beauty, charm, and fascinating history! More than 400 years ago, Spanish explorers landed on the barrier island shores in … [Read more...]
Why Denver, Colorado is Where Culture and Beauty Thrive
Denver is my birthplace, but we left when I was 3-years old and settled in Southern California. This was the first time I had been back in decades. It’s a clean, fun-filled city with a thriving downtown a mile above sea level. Pine-treed peaks dot the majestic Rockies in the distance, taking you from wilderness to modern metropolis in thirty minutes. While walking … [Read more...]
How to Spend the Weekend in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona
I flew into Phoenix, Arizona for a weekend as a guest of a convention. It took place downtown so I decided to spend my free time by making the most of the time I was there. The convention booked me into a luxury suite on the 30th floor of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel that overlooked the city. It had 2 bathrooms, a living room, and a bedroom with an extra cushy King … [Read more...]
Visit Nashville, Tennessee: The City of Honky Tonk
I've been to Nashville, Tennessee twice for conferences and I've always had a blast. It's the home of honky-tonk, good times, and southern hospitality. If you are a country music lover, it is a must-see. Navigating our vast hotel under a dome I stayed at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. It's an amazing maze of buildings, restaurants, stores, Riverwalk, and a conference … [Read more...]