I always wished there was an Atlas Obscura app —and was a little surprised there wasn’t. Well, now there is! Atlas Obscura recently announced the launch of its new iOS app. It helps travelers “discover the world’s hidden wonders on the go.” Fantastic! This will make trip planning a wholeContinue Reading
Are you a museum person? Some people aren’t. Their eyes glaze over at the mere thought of going to one. Well, you haven’t ever gone with me. But you can. At least virtually. In season 3 of the Haunt Jaunts podcast, we’re going to explore Macabre Museums. The newContinue Reading
On Nov. 17, 2021, Sci-Fi World made a big announcement and revealed its projected grand opening date. Sort of. It was kind of contingent on a successful Kickstarter campaign. If all went well and they reached their goal of raising at least $350,000, they aimed to open six months afterContinue Reading
Updated: December 16, 2022 I’m not sure if CBS expected to have a hit on its hands with its new supernatural comedy, Ghosts, but they do. The series is a rare gem that appeals to both critics and viewers alike. For example, on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s got an averageContinue Reading
Most of us can’t afford a trip beyond Earth via current options like Virgin Galactic or Blue Origin. Or SpaceX for that matter, even though they’re not directly focused on space tourism like the other two. But popping for a trip to Las Vegas? More doable. Which makes it aContinue Reading
I want to say the first time I ever heard about a Buc-ee’s was when I went to Austin and met up for lunch with my friend, Linda. But it didn’t really register then. My husband, Wayne, knew what Linda and her boyfriend were talking about. All I heard wasContinue Reading
The Chicago Pedway system isn’t a secret tunnel system to those who live and work in downtown Chicago. It’s a handy way to get around underground, especially during inclement weather. But it felt like discovering a secret world when we found it while staying at the Radisson Blu Aqua hotelContinue Reading
Are you a pumpkin/Jack-O-Lantern lover? If so, Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights is well worth a visit when the park puts on its Harvest Festival. It’s a pumpkin lovers paradise! But it’s not just enjoyable at night. Or on sunny days. We visited on October 30, the last day of theContinue Reading
Among the cool places we jaunted this year was Distortions Monster World. It’s a monster museum in Denver, Colorado, that showcases creations from the world-renowned “Monster Makers” at Distortions Unlimited. For Halloween season this year Distortions Unlimited and the award-winning production team at Blazen Illuminations have teamed up to presentContinue Reading
It’s kind of weird to have the tables turned on us for a change. We’re used to doing the interviewing around here, not to being the interviewee. But over the summer someone on the editorial staff at NashvilleVoyager Magazine reached out: “…we’re interviewing local entrepreneurs, creatives and community leaders forContinue Reading
In 2018, Australia’s Blue Star Line created a lot of headlines with its Titanic II news. Apparently, there was a $500 million financial dispute that had held up construction on the exact replica of the ill-fated ship. However, in 2018 that had been resolved and construction was once again underway.Continue Reading
Updated September 15, 2021 What comes to mind when you think of Kentucky? Horses and the Derby? Bourbon? Baseball? What about a great place to explore the outdoors? Or, in the case of the Gorge Underground, explore Mother Nature’s indoors. Among other things, Kentucky is cave country. You canContinue Reading
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