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228 East Oglethorpe Avenue, One of Savannah, Georgia’s Most Historically Significant Homes

228 East Oglethorpe Avenue, One of Savannah, Georgia’s Most Historically Significant Homes

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Photo courtesy of Back River Photography On my beloved visits to Savannah, Georgia, I have my own ritualistic route of stops I tend to make. Among them, I pay my respects to the residents of Colonial Park Cemetery. I take long and leisurely strolls, appreciating the beauty of each elegantly manicured square. I mosey down Bull Street and stop by E. Shaver Bookseller, where I get my feline and literary fixes, often leaving with a book or two. And then,…

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The Dunhill Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina

The Dunhill Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina

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Located in Uptown Charlotte, amid all the fine dining, shopping, museums, and art galleries, is a most prestigious historical landmark. A work of art in its own right, The Dunhill Hotel stands proudly among the Charlotte skyline and is a respected elder to its neighboring structures. My husband and I recently traveled through Charlotte and crossed paths with The Dunhill Hotel. Known for almost a century as “Charlotte’s Hotel,” I knew right away The Dunhill would be our choice for…

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A Moonlit Stroll Through Bonaventure Cemetery with Shannon Scott, Savannah’s Tour Guide Extraordinaire

A Moonlit Stroll Through Bonaventure Cemetery with Shannon Scott, Savannah’s Tour Guide Extraordinaire

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What’s better than a stroll through the beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery? A stroll through Bonaventure Cemetery after closing time, when you have it all to yourself… And although I once managed to get locked in Bonaventure at dusk after closing one evening (it’s very easy to lose track of time in this gorgeous burial ground), this time was an unforgettable experience. And in a good way.  Having said all that, what’s even better than a walk through one of the most…

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An Afternoon with A Bond Girl Trina Parks

An Afternoon with A Bond Girl Trina Parks

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A “Bond girl” is defined as a female character who portrays a significant role in the life of author Ian Fleming’s fictional character, British Secret Intelligence Agent 007, also known as “Bond, James Bond.”   Our introduction to these lovely ladies first began between the pages of Fleming’s James Bond spy novels and short stories before evolving into the radiant visions that beautified our silver screen. No matter their role, whether it be a companion, a love interest, or even…

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The Luck of the Draw

The Luck of the Draw

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The number 13: The picture-perfect image of misfortune. We’ve all traveled those high-rise elevators, stayed in those hotels, or occupied the airline rows whose numerical sequences jump from twelve to fourteen. And, somehow, this odd way of calculating makes us feel better. But couple the number 13 with a Friday, and it becomes the notorious day for bad luck. As many argue its origin, the fact of the matter is that people have feared this calendar combination for centuries. Take…

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Dear Santa, Thanks for the Memories~

Dear Santa, Thanks for the Memories~

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Dear Santa, Valerie (Griffin) Archual, here. I realize this letter must come as a surprise as I know it’s been several decades since I last wrote to you. I imagine such correspondence from individuals of my “seasoning” is probably not the consensus of your regular mail. But I promise, I write to you with good reason. Earlier this month, it came to my recent attention, as a result of a sudden midnight epiphany of sorts, that, for the first time…

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Ghost City Tours Savannah, Georgia: The Dead of Night

Ghost City Tours Savannah, Georgia: The Dead of Night

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Savannah, Georgia. I am romanced by its very essence each time I visit. From the captivating sways of those magnificent moss-draped oaks to the characteristic pasts of each manicured square, the glories of its gorgeous Georgian mansions and the sweet Southern drawl serenade of its hospitable inhabitants make Savannah one of the most visited cities in America. The touristy trance (I call it “The Spell of Savannah”) bewitches us from the moment we step foot on her brick-paved streets. And,…

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Cryptozoologist Daniel Benoit and His Quest for the Sasquatchian Legend

Cryptozoologist Daniel Benoit and His Quest for the Sasquatchian Legend

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Daniel Benoit loves the outdoors and everything it encompasses. Tagging alongside his father, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, Daniel spent countless hours as a boy exploring the woods and developed an appreciation and respect for nature and wildlife early on. That appreciation sparked by his father broadened as Daniel got older. The woods soon became a place he frequented, where he hunted and became increasingly acquainted with the wilderness and its inhabitants. And while Daniel’s love of nature stemmed from…

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The Jaws Tour, Martha’s Vineyard

The Jaws Tour, Martha’s Vineyard

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Located just seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is the triangular-shaped Atlantic Ocean island known as Martha’s Vineyard. Measuring twenty-six miles long and nine miles wide, the island was established long ago as a prominent summer colony, and it’s no wonder! Spreading out among its six small towns, the Vineyard hosts a variety of sightseeing beauties. From its alluring beaches and quaint harbor towns to the country farmlands and neighborhood Carpenter Gothic cottages, the relaxed lifestyle of…

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The Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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It’s a Thursday afternoon in May, shortly before 4:00 pm. My husband drives up and parks in front of 530 William Penn Place in the bustling city of Pittsburgh. We are greeted by a courteous and uniformed valet attendant who eagerly unloads our bags from the car. As my husband and the attendant chat about the parking particulars, I step onto the sidewalk. As best I can, I gaze up to view The Omni William Penn Hotel. With its trio…

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