Tag: traveltips

• In the Home of the Blues: The Mississippi Blues Trail

  

  From juke joints to museums and historical sites, a self-guided drive along the Mississippi Blues Trail is a celebration of the music and its place in history. Everything has an origin story. For the blues, the story starts in the Mississippi Delta. The various song forms first heard in the spirituals and fieldworkers’ chants common…

  The Travelin’ Joe

  December 16, 2022

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• 7 of America’s most unique state parks

  

  My latest story for Orbitz is out so state park lovers take note! From the land of giants and bison herds to retro fun, shipwrecks, and desert art, here are 7 of America’s best and most unique State Parks. 7 of America’s most unique state parks

  The Travelin’ Joe

  September 3, 2021

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• 6 hippest small towns to get off-grid

  

  Small towns. They’re out there. Little road trip gems offering slower-paced escapes. We’re talking about those artsy and hip, good vibes, tasty bites, and intriguing things to do type small towns—the ones far enough from city life to make you feel off-grid and relaxed, but with enough to do to ensure a memorable trip. Ready…

  The Travelin’ Joe

  August 19, 2021

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• Legacy and Tradition in Paso Robles

  

  A few sips of Pierini Family wine and a visit with winemaker Jan Pierini shows how embracing family legacy and a minimalist approach makes her one of the best in Paso Robles. Jan Pierini’s eyes sparkled to life as she walked down a well-manicured corridor of vines, talking to them in a soft, motherly tone.…

  The Travelin’ Joe

  April 30, 2020

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• 4 Reasons Why I’ll Choose Paradise Bay Resort Again

  

  This luxury boutique hotel is located on the tropical windward coast of Oahu. Picking the right hotel when on vacation is essential. For my wife and I, the hotel must be able to check off certain boxes when it comes to things like a good breakfast, comfortable rooms, proximity to restaurants and the option of…

  The Travelin’ Joe

  April 17, 2020

  Travel Destinations

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• Boulder to Idaho Springs via CO-119

  

  Explore waterfalls, Himalayan cuisine, and laid-back mountain town life. Miles: 48.2 | State Park Sidetrip: Golden Gate Canyon State Park  Back in 2017, National Geographic named Boulder, Colorado, “happiest city in the U.S.” thanks to “breathtaking scenery, a pleasant climate, a charming downtown, and enough outdoor activities to keep even the most active person busy.” And…

  The Travelin’ Joe

  July 30, 2018

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