It’s true what’s been said, “Nothing in life is free”.  However, there are a few things to consider if your budget is tight but not traveling this calendar year sounds like a fate worse than death. If you have decided to not “stay local”, then here are the biggest expenditures. I’m sure you could list these off yourself but allow me, won’t you? 

Join Erik as he gets a history lesson about the Moravian culture of Old Salem. Prepare to be entertained as he challenges a professional baker to a cookie-making race at Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookies, and fine tune your senses as he experiences the grandeur of The Reynolda House Museum of American Art. He’ll also dig into some delicious and award winning southern cuisine at his visit to Sweet Potatoes Restaurant.

Get ready to hit the great outdoors! The Olympic Peninsula of Washington state is simply gorgeous! This video shows you step-by-step how to make the most out of your trip!

For the first time since its creation in 1958 the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) is possibly considering regulating the size of your seat.

Every day, another terrible summer travel headline. It’s as if the forces that be are trying to scare you from leaving your house. Well, I say…meh.

This pork chop recipe is outstanding. This video shows the preparation performed by the former Executive Chef of the Capital Bar inside the Capital Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

Friends, I’m back on the road to shoot more episodes of Beyond Your Backyard and a new series for Vizio+ (more details on that at a later date). As much as I love my home, when I am, I always miss traveling for work and for pleasure. As a matter of fact, I began traveling professionally almost two decades ago, my how the time just zips by!