Get ready to hit the great outdoors! The Olympic Peninsula of Washington state is simply gorgeous! This video shows you step-by-step how to make the most out of your trip!

For the first time since its creation in 1958 the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) is possibly considering regulating the size of your seat.

Every day, another terrible summer travel headline. It’s as if the forces that be are trying to scare you from leaving your house. Well, I say…meh.

Friends, I’m back on the road to shoot more episodes of Beyond Your Backyard and a new series for Vizio+ (more details on that at a later date). As much as I love my home, when I am, I always miss traveling for work and for pleasure. As a matter of fact, I began traveling professionally almost two decades ago, my how the time just zips by! 

National parks, small towns, big cities, beaches, forests, desserts, this country is big and diverse! Get out there and explore! 

This may just be the most important travel crossroads you’ll come upon. Allow me to elaborate. It’s July 2022 and a few key roadblocks are in our vacation path (so to speak). Let’s review…COVID 19, supply chain issues, bigger bill at the supermarket, the war in Ukraine, staffing shortages, high inflation, canceled flights, monkeypox, peak summer travel demand, the kids are out of school (and bored) and, to top it off, topping off the gas tank requires a new mortgage on your home with a 23% percent APR!

In Staunton, Virginia you'll discover an oasis of deliciousness at The Shack. Three courses of unbelievably delicious food and an intimate discussion with the chef/owner Ian Boden.