In my last post, I talked about the travel process to Cuba and some of the mission work we did there. This post is all about the sightseeing portion of our trip! While the purpose of our trip was to work with Filter of Hope, we were also there to support the Cuban people and experience their culture. On Wednesday afternoon, we wrapped up the work part of the trip and had a surprise waiting […]
I love wall murals. They really make cities colorful and provide perfect backdrops for photos. When traveling some place new, I usually seek out some of the more unique murals, especially if they have the city name in them somewhere. Over the past few years, I’ve been working on a mural guide for Indianapolis and…
When the opportunity to go to Cuba came along, I jumped at the chance. As an American, getting to the island that’s just 90 miles off the coast of Florida is often in flux depending on who is in the White House and what restrictions are in place from the current administration. At the moment, there are twelve approved reasons you can travel to Cuba and visiting for the sole purpose of tourism isn’t one […]
Looking for a hip city with close proximity to the mountains for a weekend get-away? Asheville, North Carolina just might be the hidden gem you’ve been searching for. An easy drive from several Southern, East Coast and Midwest cities, Asheville is the perfect gateway city to exploring Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. When planning a trip to AVL here are a few of the top things to […]
Here are all the books I read in January! A real mixture of memoirs, thrillers, a children’s classic and one fantasy. Only one that I didn’t finish (not listed). What was your favorite read this month? Let me know in the comments! Who I Am by Melanie CA very personal memoir from Sporty Spice, Mel C. I knew nothing about her life, so it was interesting to read not only about her time in the […]
Updated: 1/19/23Originally posted: 2/25/19 Looeyville.Lewisville.Loo-a-vul. Louisville is the largest city in the state of Kentucky, yet often the pronunciation trips everyone up, even people who live there. So how do you pronounce Louisville? According to this article, only two pronunciations are correct: Loo-a-vul and Loo-a-ville. No matter how you say it, the city that’s home to bourbon, the Louisville Slugger Museum, and the Kentucky Derby has a growing mural and art scene. While meeting up […]
