Drury Plaza Hotel may become a favorite
I’m always reluctant to try new hotel chains when I’m not too familiar with them. Having had experience with working for a national chain, Lisa and I were used […]
‘Dinosaur Hunter’ lives the dream
From Tom Sawyer to Dinosaur Hunter, Paul Sereno has seen more of the world and its history than most people could ever dream. Sereno, dubbed the “Dinosaur Hunter” because of […]
Mosaics, domes and arches beautify St. Louis basilica
We drove past the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis almost daily during our visit to the city. I always mentioned to Lisa that we should stop and shoot some photos […]
Good eats: St. Louis area provides great variety in food choices
We’ve previously mentioned that on trips we like to find local restaurants to eat at. That way, we get a taste of the local cuisine scene. Sometimes, that will include […]
Cakes highlight St. Louis’ 250th birthday
Happy birthday St. Louis! St. Louis celebrates its 250th birthday in 2014. Think about that. The United States of America was still “The Colonies.” It existed long before pioneers headed […]
St. Louis Art Museum opens eyes on art
The St. Louis Art Museum gives visitors an opportunity to view art from ancient Egypt to modern times. The museum, on the grounds of Forest Park, was built to serve […]
Omaha Culinary Tours – Giveaway!
Ever want to try a new place for dinner but just not sure where to go? Wish you could try a bunch of local places in a short amount of […]
Missouri Botanical Garden provides shot of Spring
Winter weather doesn’t prevent flowers from blooming in the heart of St. Louis. The Missouri Botanical Center is open year round. While not all of the 79-acre site has flowers […]
‘Dinosaur Hunter’ coming to Omaha March 25th
Who hasn’t dreamed of finding a dinosaur? Who couldn’t wait to see the original “Jurassic Park” movie? Americans have long held a fascination with dinosaurs. We will stand in line […]
Strolling through Old Market for good tales, food with Omaha Culinary Tours
Combining history and food is the goal of Omaha Culinary Tours. Omaha’s Old Market district is ripe with history…and food. It’s a perfect fit for one of the young company’s […]