Aug. 12, 2007 The Pennsylvania town now known as Jim Thorpe was established in 1818 as Mauch Chunk and developed as a mining town for anthracite coal, known as “black diamonds.” Filled with fascinating architecture, as well as intriguing history, it sits alongside the Lehigh River, a Victorian village set in an alpine setting. Built […]
August 4, 2007I confess to being a budget-oriented traveler. I travel alone most of the time and need little space. I love being on the road and often stretch out my time and, by default, my funds, as well. But occasionally, I have the opportunity to pair up with my east coast childhood friend and split expenses, which
I simply wanted to find a place to stay that was reasonable in price and somewhat quiet. It was the first night of what would surely be many between the east coast and California and I wasn’t looking for anything specifically interesting that night, just a place to rest and get some sleep. I’d left
December 8, 2002 I decided years ago that I would celebrate each birthday with a trip to a new destination. Maybe a seaside cottage or a rustic mountain cabin. Perhaps an old western hotel room or a rejuvenating desert oasis. It didn’t really matter where I went, only that I treated myself to a