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Looking for a place to spend a day? Check out Burgess Falls State Park. Located in Sparta, Tennessee. The address is 4000 Burgess Falls Dr, Sparta, TN 38583.  I would say we were lucky enough to be hitting two birds with one stone at that time. In one day, we were able to explore the …

The weather was undeniably hot this time. But stepping into the world of African American gave me the most rewarding comfort. Really and truly, in this world, a lot of things have to be discovered on foot. And over two years, pandemic years in-between. I have been most impressed by this festival. Well, I am …

It was Friday night. I was invited by a friend for a hike the next day. I first thought about saying no because of the list of chores to get done. But quickly gave up the idea. It grasped something in my soul. Yes, a sense of adventure. And I knew I wanted to hike. …

As I have always been curious about the world around me. Taking in whatever I can get. In everyday things. Taking it as it comes. Running on instinct. For the most part, it has always been living in the moment here. Every time we pass by 51st Avenue, this incredible exquisite mural catches my eyes. …

Every story has a first and last part. The last part is easy. You just end it when you think you have already conveyed the major part of your message. The first part is hard. Then how to let it flow. From choosing a title, as the first act of creating. I appreciate you as …

One thing I hope never changes in Nashville is… the distinctive qualities of each single community. The City is thriving full of arts and culture. Especially a culture of kindness. I know many of us are trying to firm up not just summer but year-round travel plans. As I am the person who takes an …

This trip, I mean the plane ticket, was supposedly last year’s trip to New Orleans. But the not-so-good weather didn’t permit us to. Just last month, a friend reminded me. We should use the ticket before it expires. We chose to visit Savannah, Georgia. Planned for 4 days and 3 nights. DAY 1 𝕾𝖆𝖐𝖚𝖗𝖆 𝕽𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖚𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖙 …

Here comes the summer. Time goes fast. Before you can turn around there’s another year already. Visiting a Botanical Garden here, I am having a fire in my belly. I am thrilled. Nature has always been a source of inspiration for me. Temperatures in summer here top out around 90 degree F and above. But …

I remember a person seated behind us. On the bus going up to the castle. He said “It wouldn’t be May in Tennessee without thousands flocking here for the Renaissance Festival.” After 2 years, the Renaissance Festival returns. I have witnessed it for the first time. Offering something special for everyone. I can say indulging …

Irish Day celebration is Back on Track. I, we, are Irish for a day in Erin and being here is so much fun. But whether you’re Irish or not, celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day is always a good idea. There are plenty of ways to embrace your inner Irish here. Erin is a city in the …

Aside from the Cradle of Country Music. Tennessee has a lot of everything in terms of wonderful natural attractions. Some of these you may already have explored. I still run it by you anyhow. Come on, let that fire of curiosity in you be ignited. Explore the state’s most impressive natural wonders. Waterfalls, rugged mountain …

The rush of 11 months was over. In a world where you can be anything. Slow living is my ode to this December. We not only survived the challenging time but appeared more innovative and resilient. As I am a big believer of the importance of quietness of places. Through it will show the best …

Landed in an alluring place. First day, the first hotel was very impressive. On our second day, I still wonder if I was dreaming – standing before within the vicinity of the Gateway Arch. Checked out and headed to the next hotel. In moments like these, I still have to rub my eyes and pinch …

I am having a not so good day as I write this because of the cold. But however I am feeling right now. I know it’s not covid. Catching a cold this time didn’t surprise me a bit. I know I’ve been complacent. You know when reality settled in. Despite knowing that we never run …

Even if it sounds like a broken record, I’ll again and again state that Nashville is a beautiful place to live and to visit. July, the month when time to sail along the river had just started from a pandemic. We had the unique opportunity to get out there and experience another side of Nashville …

Whether for the first or twentieth time, going to Atlanta’s Stone Mountain Park for sure is always a thrilling adventure. The best part of our second day was seeing the mountain itself. It was my first time and would love to come back – for many times. To enjoy its natural beauty more. To roam …

𝙄 have not been to Australia but one of the things I think of it is a kangaroo. Well, I mean desert  and kangaroos. I could travel 9,500 miles to Australia to see them, or just in Kentucky Down Under. Well, there’s a chance that you’ve probably – probably never heard of it. For sure, …