By Colleen O’Neill Mulvihill ITWPA Member Adjacent to MacArthur Park in downtown Little Rock, where ducks and geese lay strewn like pinecones under a giant fir, the restored 1917 craftsman-style Old Firehouse #2 welcomes visitors for a unique kind of overnight stay. Just blocks from the bustling heart of downtown with its pricy hotel chains sit the HI Firehouse Museum … [Read more...] about History Plus Cheap Sleep: A Converted Firehouse Worth the Stay
Mister O1’s—Miami
By Adrienne Bibb ITWPA Member We were looking for a place for late dinner on a summer Friday night in Miami's Brickell neighborhood. We had no shortage of trendy and popular restaurants in the area. Wanting to stay close to our hotel, we chose something nearby. My family of six decided on pizza, but mind you, it’s Friday night in one of Miami’s most affluent and trendy … [Read more...] about Mister O1’s—Miami
Editor’s Choice – October 2019
Editor’s Choice By Mary Charlebois Fact-checking Travel writing is non-fiction. When you compose a story, the information you share must be correct. Before you hit that send button, go through your story carefully, verify the facts. Make sure you aren’t sharing outdated information, rumors, or mistakes. Verifying can be done in person, by phone, via email, or on a … [Read more...] about Editor’s Choice – October 2019
Photographing the Murals of the Alabama Wiregrass
By Daniel C. Freeman, EdD alyeskia1@me.com I have been photographing building murals and street art for the past 14-years. So whenever I get the chance to “hit” the road and drive through America’s smaller towns, I usually take my camera. Street art/graffiti created in the public space is usual unsanctioned, but that is changing. There are many organizations that … [Read more...] about Photographing the Murals of the Alabama Wiregrass
Five Thrilling Adventures in South Africa
By Elsa Dixon ITWPA Member elsa@travelswithelsa.com Any time of the year is a thrilling time to visit South Africa, and if you are looking for adventure, there is no better place. Let me highlight five experiences that will heighten your adrenaline. Shark-diving Experience The first one is a jaw-dropping, close encounter with sharks, some of them up to 2200 pounds. … [Read more...] about Five Thrilling Adventures in South Africa