I’ve recently become obsessed with World War II history. So on my most recent visit to Salzburg, I put the Eagle’s Nest on my itinerary. And I’m so glad I did. Because less than 3 weeks later, Hitler’s famous eyrie would be in ruins. I know what you’re thinking: why do you care about something…
Mention Chattanooga to anyone over the age of 60 and there’s a 90% chance they’ll follow it up with “Choo Choo.” Anyone younger than that and you’ll probably get a blank stare. While I’m firmly in the younger camp, my parents are from Tennessee, so I always got the reference. And up until recently, that’s…
Johnny Cash and June Carter. Elvis and Priscilla Presley. Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain Tennessee. What do these names have in common? They’re some of the most iconic duos to come out of Tennessee. When it comes to visiting Chattanooga, everyone will tell you to head to Lookout Mountain and do the Holy Trinity: Ruby Falls,…
Before visiting Chattanooga, Raccoon Mountain Caverns wasn’t even on my radar. But the more I researched things to do, the more I noticed how fiercely loyal its fans seemed to be. As someone who suffers from FOMO (fear of missing out), I did what any rational person would do and booked the Crystal Palace Tour…
If you’re planning a trip to Chattanooga, Ruby Falls is at the top of almost every “things to do in Chattanooga” list. Plenty of people write it off as a tourist trap, and I get it. I went in thinking: it’s an underground waterfall, how great could it really be? After taking the Ruby Falls…
When most people think about things to do in Nashville, they picture Broadway, neon signs, crowded honky tonks, and bachelorette parties rolling through downtown on pedal taverns. But that’s only one side of the city. And not a very good one, if you ask me. I recently spent two days in Nashville and never stepped…