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Buddy and I returned to one of our favorite cities last week – Las Vegas. I had read and heard how expensive Las Vegas is now and how tourism has greatly declined. We wanted to see for ourselves and let you know. We’ve been to Vegas numerous times, both for conferences and for vacation. It’s […]
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This Saturday, May 3rd, the world’s attention turns to Louisville, Kentucky for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. If you have ever heard the name but weren’t quite sure what all the fuss is about — this post is for you. We live in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, just 40 miles south of Churchill Downs. The
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I have traveled alone for many years. Not because I had to. Not because I couldn’t find anyone to come with me. But because I wanted to. The desire to go somewhere new, stand in a place I never stood before, taste something I had never tasted, was stronger than the desire for company. I
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Whether you are a first-time or experienced traveler, an enjoyable international trip starts with proper planning. While there are numerous sites out there offering you travel plans, we’ve found the U.S. Department of State’s International Travel Checklist to be quite comprehensive, and it’s free! 5-Step International Travel Checklist Learn about your destination Join the DoS
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As of mid-January, 2026, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for 22 countries and territories. The Department of State’s Level 4 – Do Not Travel, is their highest level. This level is for countries where the risk to Americans is severe. This might be due to active
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Whether you’re planning your first international trip or you’re a seasoned traveler, the U.S. Department of State’s travel advisory system is an essential tool for making informed decisions about your travel plans. Forewarned may prevent a disaster. What Are Travel Advisories? The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs issues travel advisories to help American
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A wedding will certainly change your life. Orlando Bound We departed Kentucky on Monday, December 15th with great driving weather. Buddy was my co-pilot and my kiddos, Toshi and Calli, were relaxing in back. Road Trip Planning The most direct route was driving interstate highway 65 (I-65) south through Nashville, then I-24 to
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In America, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. This Thanksgiving, I was blessed to have my fiancé Andrea, and her daughter Amanda, as well as my brother Shane and his girlfriend Jeannine, here for the week. One of the few times my house was full with family. Family Spending time with family
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Buddy and I traveled back to Portugal last month to see more of the country we’ve fallen in love with. You know from our September 20th post, the second part of our retirement goal is a vacation home in Europe. Portugal is the country we are looking at. Flight to Lisbon A Louisville check-in, then
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I’m a Florida licensed attorney living in Kentucky who also has a girlfriend living in Orlando. Thus I travel to Orlando 5 to 8 times per year. It is a very straight-forward trip on Delta: Louisville to Atlanta then Atlanta to Orlando. It’s become routine. This trip was different as you can see from the
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