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Wharton Teepee Motel~A Throwback to the Heyday of the American Roadtrip

Been There Done That· Roadside Attractions

31 Jul

Just past the tractor dealership, but before you reach the city limits sign of Wharton, TX, 10 sand colored, concrete teepees stand in neat line near the highway. The Teepee Motel is a piece of Americana history that was built in 1942, when road tripping was in high fashion and roadside businesses used gimmicky architecture to attract travelers. As highways…
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Deciphering Dress Code: What is Casual Chic?~Packing for a Upscale Ranch Weekend

Fashion

30 Jul

In theory, dress codes are meant to make choosing an outfit easier. Words like ‘black-tie, business-casual, or semi-formal’ help draw a neat little box around the appropriate clothing choices. Lately, it seems like event planners are either trying to be more creative, or are just plain bored, because the dress code descriptions are veering off into the obscure. Although…
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Niagara Falls: Which Side is Better? Travel Tips Tuesday

Been There Done That· Canada· Natural Wonders· New York

29 Jul

Welcome to Travel Tips Tuesday! I would love to have you stick around and share your travel tips. Link up at the bottom. ~View of Horseshoe Falls from Above~ Niagara Falls is one of those bucket list destination that inspires ooohs and aahhs. In fact, it’s so impressive, that it spans two countries, creating two different “sides” from which to…
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Not Just Steak: A Roadside Route 66 Stop at the Big Texan

Been There Done That· Eating Out· Texas

28 Jul

Like everything in Texas, the legends of the Lone Star State are supersized. But, The Big Texan, home of the 72 ounce steak, is no tall tale. It’s the real deal, a steakhouse and motel located in Amarillo, TX. The original location was on old Route 66, but it moved to its present location on I-40 in 1970. The unmistakable…
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The 20 Most Intriguing Abandoned Places Around the World: A Collaborative Post

Been There Done That· Featured

24 Jul

~Eastern State Penitentiary in Pennsylvania~ A penitentiary frozen in a state of arrested decay, a ghost town that was once the hub of society, a bustling city that was long ago forgotten. These abandoned places, derelict and overgrown, stand with a foot in the both the present and past. No matter how time and neglect has tried to choke out…
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