The Places You’ll Go

Learn the steps to get a passport. You’ll need one if you plan to visit another country and experience another culture first hand.

Armchair journeys

Explore the Travel Neighborhood for your next armchair travel experience.

Do it all in Denver

Peruse the highlights of a trip to Denver – nature, culture, food and fun kid activities.

Hiking into fall

Fall is a great time to slip away from the crowds and closely observe nature’s changes by walking the trails.

3 reasons to visit a botanical garden

There’s a deep connection between humans and plants. As the summer draws to a close, enjoy the beauty and serenity of a well-tended garden with none of the work.

My Tennessee Vacation

It was time for another family reunion and this year we met in Sevierville, Tennessee – birthplace of Dolly Parton. It was a great area to be in with lots to see and do. Read the article to find out more!

A Charmander uses the self-check

Pokemon Trainers Welcome!

If geocaching and handheld gaming had a love child, they would name it Pokemon Go. Want to catch ’em all? You’ll need to visit your library!

Fun Day Trips

It’s summertime and for many people that means time for traveling. I like finding places that I haven’t been before, but the costs of traveling can add up quickly. One of my favorite things to do is to find fun day trips that allow me to feel like I’m taking a trip without having to […]

Indianapolis: Crossroads of America

Indianapolis may not be high on anyone’s list of tourist destinations, but it is a city rich in history and culture. As a recent trip can attest, Indy has much to see and do to satisfy any vacation.

Rendezvous in Rio

With the Summer Olympics coming this year, all eyes are on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is a city rich with culture, filled with places to go and things to see. If you are planning a trip to Rio, here are a few places that you should consider visiting. Christ the Redeemer is […]

What’s New in the Travel Neighborhood

Two new books in the Travel Neighborhood offer looks into very different routes of travel. For the more conventional traveler we have travel by train and for the more adventurous traveler, the Silk Road.