ATLANTA – I’m not sure how I feel about a traveling Titanic exhibit that showcases items recovered from the great shipwreck lying on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.
Sure, as a student of history, I can’t help but marvel through this window into one of the most intriguing, yet horrifying, episodes in history. When the [...]

ATLANTA – Upwards of 15,000 to 20,000 people gathered today at the state capitol to protest high taxes, out of control federal government spending and a number of other issues. The Atlanta “Tea Party” was one of at least 700 such peaceful protests nationwide.
U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, R-Ga., told the crowd that of the many [...]

Daylight Saving Time is here, and the great outdoors is beckoning adventurers with an extra hour of daylight.
In fact, 84 percent of Americans say they will spend the extra time outside, according to a survey conducted on behalf of Back to Nature by StrategyOne. Yet, nature-related activities – including hiking, fishing and visits to public [...]

ATLANTA – Interstate 75 is a north-south route, while Interstate 20 is runs east-west. Most people know that’s the case because they’re either familiar with the roads or they know that highways with odd number designations run north-south while even number roads run east-west.
What you may not have known is that this wasn’t always the [...]

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has designated Athens, Ga., one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2009.
“The vibrant city of Athens, Georgia, is known for its distinct blend of traditional heritage and trend-setting southern culture, a mix of historic attractions, a dynamic downtown and a lively music scene,” the Trust said on its Web [...]

Over the past few days, I recapped my travel highlights of 2008. In case you missed it, here’s a recap of the recap:

Favorite international destination: Hiroshima top international destination
Favorite “new” destination: First visit to Amelia Island a highlight
Favorite historic destination: Farewell to the Cathedral
Favorite sentimental destination: Shea it ain’t so: ‘Shea good-bye’

I’m excited about 2009. [...]

Merry Christmas. I took the above picture a few years ago at the Gaylord Opryland Resort Hotel.

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. – Centuries before Europeans came to Northwest Georgia, a number of Native American tribes inhabited the area. But, one particular tribe left its mark on the area by building ceremonial mounds that served as the centerpiece of their city.
These mounds – today known as the Etowah Indian Mounds – have survived for centuries [...]

MIYAJIMA, Japan – In many ways, the tranquil 15-minute ferry ride is indicative of what lies ahead. The island of Itsukushima, popularly known as Miyajima, is like a step back in time with its dirt roads and wildlife roaming through the city’s streets.
This scenic hamlet located off the coast of Hiroshima – not to mention [...]

MARIETTA, Ga. – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds capped off an event-filled day of air acrobatics at Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
The two-day “Wings Over Marietta Air Show” marked the first such show at Dobbins since 2001. It concluded this afternoon with a performance by the renowned Thunderbirds, a group of F-16 Fighting Falcons that perform [...]