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Bored on vacation? Discover fun and creative ways to save your trip
When your dream vacation turns boring: creative ways to rescue your trip You have finally arrived at your long-awaited holiday destination. The suitcase is unpacked, the hotel room looks comfortable, and there is absolutely nothing exciting to do. The beach is overcrowded, the local attractions are disappointing, and the entertainment promised in the travel brochure seems to have disappeared. Before declaring your vacation a complete failure, remember that even the dullest destination can become interesting with a little creativity. Sometimes, the most memorable travel experiences begin when everything goes unexpectedly wrong. Forget the perfect itinerary and start exploring One of the biggest mistakes travelers make is expecting every destination to…
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Best home entertainment ideas: creative ways to make your free time more exciting
Creative ways to enjoy your free time at home Home is more than a place to rest after a busy day. It can also become a personal space for creativity, discovery, and memorable entertainment. Whether you enjoy watching movies, experimenting with new recipes, playing games, or exploring artistic hobbies, there are countless ways to make an ordinary evening more interesting. The key is finding activities that suit your personality, available time, and mood without feeling pressured to follow popular trends. Transform your home into a comfortable entertainment space The right atmosphere can completely change how you experience your free time. Warm lighting, comfortable furniture, soft blankets, and favorite music can…
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August 12-16, 2000: Prelude to My First Route 66 Trip
Jennifer’s Note (June 2021) The posts that follow document my very first trip on Route 66 in August 2000. At the time, I created a standalone website dedicated to that trip, which included daily travel logs, planning notes, resources, and trip preparation details. As my travels continued over the years, the website evolved considerably. I later created a separate website documenting my future husband’s travels. When we married, the two sites were merged and eventually became Road Trip Memories, which ultimately transitioned into the blog format you see today. Much of the information on that original site from more than twenty years ago is now outdated. As I repost these…
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Blue Plate Special: Our Best Restaurant Serves Up Kentucky Home Cooking in Smithfield
Hráči, kteří hledají casino bez bankovního účtu, ocení důvěryhodné prostředí s jasnými licencemi, ochranou osobních údajů a dostupnou zákaznickou podporou.
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Chasing Roadside Ghosts Along US 31 in Memphis, Indiana
Last winter, cabin fever had had me digging through some local roadside history and it turned into a pretty fun way to spend a few winter afternoons. Since moving to southern Indiana, I’ve been curious about what this little stretch of old US 31 in Memphis, Indiana once looked like back when traffic rolled straight through town instead of flying by on nearby Interstate 65. US 31 stretches 1,280 miles from Mackinaw City, Michigan all the way to Spanish Fort, Alabama, and Memphis claims about 1.8 miles of that historic highway. It may not sound like much, but at one time this little crossroads community had gas stations, cafes, and…
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Latitude Margaritaville Model Homes: Inspiration and Possibilities
One favorite way to pass the time at Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head —something Alan introduced us to—is visiting the model homes in the model home park. On our first visit to one of the most popular 55 and better communities in South Carolina in October 2023, it sparked our initial thoughts about the possibility of moving. While that wasn’t in the cards for us at the time, we were motivated to make a few modifications to our central Indiana home, including upgrading the kitchen and bath flooring to tile. By March 2024, we did decide to sell our home and move to southern Indiana near Louisville—more on that in a…
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A Day Trip to Savannah: Neon Signs, Pralines, and a Rainy Evening
Our first weekend, we decided to take a short drive over to Savannah. It’s one of those places that always seems to have something going on, and it didn’t take long before we were reminded why we wanted to visit. Exploring Savannah As soon as we got into town, I spotted something that immediately caught my attention—a classic neon sign for the Thunderbird Inn. If you’ve followed our travels, you know I can’t pass up a good neon sign. This one didn’t disappoint. The motel looked beautifully maintained—definitely one of those restored roadside spots that still holds onto its vintage charm. From there, we made our way into downtown Savannah.…
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Poker Face Filming Locations: Episode 2 – “The Night Shift”
Moriarty & Albuquerque, New Mexico • Kingman, Arizona “The Night Shift” drops Charlie Cale right into the kind of place that always pulls me in—a small town along Route 66 with a classic roadside business at its center. I first got interested in Poker Face almost by accident while binge-watching Columbo. When Peacock kept pushing the show—and I saw it described as a modern homage—I gave it a shot. What really hooked me wasn’t just the format, but the locations. After recognizing Laughlin, Nevada in Episode 1, this episode made it official. The setting here—dusty New Mexico, wide open sky, and a vintage service station—felt like stepping into places I’ve…
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Poker Face Filming Locations: Episode 1 – Dead Man’s Hand
After deciding to take a chance on Poker Face for its Columbo connection, I immediately found myself drawn in by the very first episode. Set in the Southwest—one of my favorite regions—and in a place I had recently passed through, Laughlin, Nevada, it felt instantly familiar. The classic desert casino atmosphere, the open road, and that sense of freedom you only get in the Southwest all came together in a way that hooked me right away. That was all it took to pull me into the world of Poker Face. Episode Snapshot Episode: Dead Man’s Hand Season: 1 Setting: Frost, Nevada (Frost County) Filming Locations: Laughlin, Nevada & Bullhead City, Arizona Air Date: January 26, 2023 Notable Scenes: Introduction…
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Poker Face Filming Locations: Season 1 Road Trip Guide
I first got interested in Poker Face completely by accident. At the time, I was binge-watching Columbo, and while I don’t usually jump into newer shows, Peacock kept featuring Poker Face front and center when it first debuted. What really caught my attention was that it was described as an homage to Columbo—one of those classic, character-driven mysteries I’ve always enjoyed. The main character, Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne), isn’t a detective—she’s “not a cop”—but she has a remarkable gift: she can tell when someone is lying, every single time. Her laid-back style, sharp instincts, and subtle mannerisms felt like a modern nod to Columbo himself. So I put on the first episode, “Dead Man’s Hand.” And…