My Daily Travels

Historic Fayette County, located in western Pennsylvania is rich with stories of folklore and legends that include ghosts, haunted locations, unexplained events, strange creatures, and a witch or two. One of the most famous witches of Fayette County is Mary "Mollie" Derry, who along with her... Sign in to see full entry.

Stunningly beautiful and destined to be famous, the beloved Hollywood star, Grace Kelly was born in Philadelphia, and would soon become the Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III. By the time she retired from acting at the age of 26, she had already earned an Academy Award, a Golden... Sign in to see full entry.

Celebrity chef, Bobby Flay popped into the "Steel City," and now he knows what the people from the Pittsburgh area have always known, that Pittsburgh is famous for some of the best eats on the planet. Not surprising, the " Steel City" recently made the "Top Ten Foodie List." Once home, Bobby... Sign in to see full entry.

Sign in to see full entry.

Counting sheep is a novel thought, but that plan died with the lumpy mattress. After waking up with a stiff shoulder, sore back, and a headache for the hundredth time this year, I decided somewhere around 3:00 am that the time has come to buy a new mattress and boxspring. Our bank account will be... Sign in to see full entry.

Some of the world's most unexpected places often have the best-hidden treasures that might also include unexplained situations. The 32-room Baleroy Mansion is located in the affluent Chestnut Hill garden district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it possesses all of the attributes of a treasure.... Sign in to see full entry.

Gettysburg was the site where Confederate and Union armies clashed on July 1, 1863. The battle was a three-day bloodbath that would change American history forever. When the cannon smoke cleared, the Union soldiers had won, but nearly 5,000 horses and 50,000 men lay dead or dying. Many of the... Sign in to see full entry.

Haunting, historic, and sadly now demolished due to time and the elements, the Inn at Buck Hills Falls was once a sprawling resort that grew from a mere 18-rooms to an astounding 400-rooms. It was situated in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Built in 1901, the resort that offered all of the bells... Sign in to see full entry.

I just cannot stomach a runny egg, but they are all the rage here in Pennsylvania. I have even seen runny eggs on hamburgers. I much prefer bacon on my burger, and as for my eggs, I will take mine scrambled, please? Sign in to see full entry.

Luckily for him, I am up to that challenge. We are foodies through and through. My hubby loves a good steak and I love seafood. When we lived on the west coast, dining on a tri-tip steak was as simple as going to your favorite steakhouse where we could find the best of both worlds, that being surf... Sign in to see full entry.