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Little Rock, Arkansas: Free Attractions galore! By Judy Bates

Tired of vacationing in the same ol’ places? Time for a visit to Little Rock, Arkansas. From shopping to outdoor activities and everything in between, Little Rock is packed with budget-minded fun. Such as? WHAT TO DO: The Arkansas River Trail connects Little Rock and neighboring North Little Rock, providing over 17 miles of river …

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Travel Goods, Gadgets & Gear: Teched-up family road trips

by Kathy Witt A summer road trip with the kids may seem like a fun, old-fashioned notion but we’re traveling strictly 21st-century style these days – and that means plugged-in fun, luggage with attitude and a short albeit snappy packing acronym to help even the littlest travelers get road-ready. P.A.C.K. is the strategy Rachel Stephens, …

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Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill – Tranquillity in Kentucky Bluegrass Country

by Dave Zuchowski As the song goes “Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning.” However, depending on your taste, I’d say that Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, could give Carolina a run for its money. By the look of the worn stone fences that lined the road …

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Bucket List Adventures: Hitting the (MidLife) Road

by Kathy Witt To eat a Belgian waffle – in Belgium. Cuddle a Koala bear. Meet snack maven Little Debbie. Tug on Carol Burnett’s ear. If you’re going to dream, you’ve got to do it big. And some of the biggest dreams are realized within life’s simplest moments. Not that the iconic Carol Burnett isn’t …

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Travel Goods, Gadgets & Gear: Hitting the road with man’s best friend

by Kathy Witt Have pet, will travel. More and more pet owners are doing just that – any they’re finding all sorts of products to make the journey safer and more enjoyable for both. “With so many people traveling with pets in tow, you want the experience to be easy, affordable and fun,” said Lisa …

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Little Rock, Arkansas: Free Attractions galore! By Judy Bates Travel Goods, Gadgets & Gear: Teched-up family road trips Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill – Tranquillity in Kentucky Bluegrass Country Bucket List Adventures: Hitting the (MidLife) Road Travel Goods, Gadgets & Gear: Hitting the road with man’s best friend

Welcome to Travelin’ Tales

Meet Kathy Witt, a travel and lifestyle writer whose articles may be seen in McClatchy-Tribune newspapers, Hearst newspapers and a multitude of magazines, including A.T. Journeys, Georgia Magazine, Kentucky Living, Long Weekends, Ohio Magazine and Travel Goods Showcase. Additionally, Kathy has a Southern Journeys blog that is published at www.SouthernTravelNews.com and a Words of Witt travel blog that appears at Bargainomics.com. She’s also a Travel Examiner and a Travel Goods Examiner.

Kathy is the author of several books, including the novel, The Secret of the Belles. She’s currently working on Atlanta, Georgia: a Photographic Portrait, to be published by Twin Lights Publishing in the spring of 2012. She’s also a TMP, Tourism Marketing Professional, having graduated from the Southeast Tourism Society’s three-year Marketing College program.

This blog contains stories about some wonderful destinations and travel goods products, some fun facts, travel tips, recipes and events – all related to travel. You’ll find travel bargains in Judy Woodward Bates’ Bargainomics columns, more destination coverage from guest bloggers and lots of excellent books to take on your travels as recommended by several guest reviewers.

Hope you’ll visit often. And if you leave a comment, you’ll be eligible to win one of the books or travel products covered here.

1 comment

kim lentz

February 2, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC -4)

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Hello,
I’m looking forward to reading your book Georgia: a Photographic Portrait and am most interested in seeing the photographs.
Keep up the great work!
Kim