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Save Big Bucks on Travel With Top Tips from Pauline Frommer, Award-Winning Writer and Co-President of Frommer Media
While the 2023 Atlanta Travel and Adventure Show ended its run at the Cobb Galleria this weekend, savvy travelers can use top tips from one of the show's keynote speakers to save money and book better trips.
Daffodils, Tulips and Lilies, Oh My! Spring Brings a Fresh Pastel Palette to Gibbs Gardens
No matter what your favorite Spring color may be, you'll likely find it among the March and April blooms at Gibbs Gardens near Ball Ground, GA. We made one of our regular visits this past week (March 23), driving up from Acworth and Marietta in Cobb County to find the tulips and lilies in full color glory. And while recent freezes appeared to our untrained eyes to have taken a toll on the daffodils, the hills remained ablaze with some of the mid-to-late bloomers which escaped the cold.
Farmers Markets Feed Our Food Cravings And Pique Our Culinary Curiosity -- At Home in Cobb County and When Traveling
As March roars in like a lion and out like a lamb, it's the time of year that our thoughts turn to the fresh and fun local farmers markets found in Cobb County and surrounding North Georgia.
Georgia's Huge Wild Boar Population Is Multiplying, Creating Millions in Damages and Risking Animal, Human Health
Georgia's wild boar population, already estimated to be somewhere between the third to eighth largest in the country, continues to grow at a rapid pace. And that's even if you don't include politicians in the population count.
We Took a Foodie Trip to New Jersey at This Marietta, GA, Deli
Although I've traveled to 47 states and nearly 30 countries, my experience in New Jersey is limited. My knowledge is comprised of the songs of Bruce Springsteen and an old Saturday Night Live joke with the laughline, "Which exit?" Oh, and though I never watched The Sopranos, I know Tony and his "family" were from New Jersey.
We Don't Agree That Pappasito's Is a Top 10 Marietta Restaurant. These Local Places Are Better.
While traveling, we often rely on Tripadvisor.com to get recommendations on restaurants, and we've been pleased with the results. So, we thought we'd give it a try for our home area near Marietta, GA.
For a Fried Fish Friday Feast, JimPa's in Kennesaw Proved a Perfect Stop -- Even Against My Doctor's Orders
During this Lenten season, we made one of our too-infrequent visits to JimPa’s, a local catfish and chicken joint located in a former Huddle House at the corner of Cobb and McCollum Parkways in Kennesaw, GA.
Family Vacation: On a Great Cruise, 3 Things We Disliked About Royal Caribbean's Megaship, Wonder of the Seas
With Port Canaveral a relatively convenient drive from almost anywhere in Georgia, it's easy for Peach State residents to plan a cruise without the added cost of airfare. And that's what we did during Cobb County schools winter break, driving from near Acworth and Kennesaw to Port Canaveral for a weeklong journey on the world's largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas.
Get Your Hummingbird Feeders Ready Now: First Flitters Spotted in North Georgia, With More Following Soon
The first of the 2023 migrating hummingbirds have been reported in North Georgia, and that means lots more are on the way to Cobb County, North Georgia and beyond. According to Hummingbirdcentral.com, the tiny flitters have been spotted in Arnoldsville, Lake Oconee, Canton and Young Harris in North Georgia. And coming right behind those adventurist early navigators are lots more, according to spotters in South Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
There Hasn't Been This Much Excitement for a Walk-On Story Since Stetson Bennett Led Georgia to National Championships
Not since Stetson Bennett came to the University of Georgia, then helped the Bulldogs win a national title, has there been this much excitement about a walk-on story in Georgia. But the rumors are true: Louisiana-based sports bar and restaurant Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux is coming to The Avenue West Cobb.
Celebrating National Potato Chip Day in Georgia: from Frito-Lay to New Georgia Grown Start-Ups
Around social media, National Pi Day is grabbing a huge slice of attention and posts. But in the scheme of "national something or other days," it's not all about Pi. March 14 also is National Potato Chip Day, and we Georgians have some home state favorites to celebrate.
Harrison HS Winter Guard Captures First at Regional Event
The Harrison High School Winter Guard earned a first place finish in the Scholastic A division at the March 11 regional competition sponsored by the Southern Association of Performance Arts (SAPA). The event featured 60 performing high school and independent performing units from Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
Our Favorite Spring Visits to North Georgia's Gibbs Gardens Find Daffodils in Late Bloom and Tulips in Full Splendor
As the winter fades to Spring, it's time to make a visit to colorful Gibbs Gardens to catch the first-blooming daffodils and the soon-to-arrive tulips. For us, our first trip each year to Gibbs Garden is a sure sign that our spring outdoor season has begun. The hills are alive with the colors of daffodils, and picture-perfect scenes frame the surrounding North Georgia mountains. In our view, a perfectly-timed visit means catching the daffodils just as they begin to wane, and the tulips as they arrive in their full splendor.
When Kids and Parents Need a Break, Marietta's Spring and Summer Camps Available
If you're a parent who needs an activity for your children during Spring Break or just need a Spring Break from your children, Marietta may have a solution for you. Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department has opened registration for its Gem City Spring Break Camp. Registration is available online, or by calling or visiting the department offices.
Wait! A Tiny Robot Waiter Serves Tables At My Local Barbeque Joint in Hiram, GA?
When we recently visited Happy Hawg Barbeque on Jimmy Lee Smith Highway in nearby Hiram, we expected our usual experience: walk in, place a counter order, then have a smiling member of the waitstaff bring along our drinks and lunch plates.
Unlock the Secrets of Georgia's Hottest Fishing Spots, Including "Insider" Tips for State's Reservoirs, Rivers
Anglers love to tell the story about the big one that got away. But imagine if you could predict your catch BEFORE a fishing trip began?. Well, maybe you can't quite predict your specific catch, but a handy forecasting tool from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources does offer some insights into what's likely biting in lakes and rivers around the state.
Multiple Gwinnett High School Squads Participating in Regional Winter Guard Event in Kennesaw on March 11
Winter Guard squads from several Gwinnett County high schools will be among 60 competing teams participating in the Southern Association of Performance Arts regional event to be held at Harrison High School in Kennesaw, GA, on March 11.
Regional Winter Guard Event Coming to HHS on March 11; 60 Georgia Squads Competing in SAPA Event
Don’t miss the upcoming Southern Association of Performance Arts regional event at Harrison High School on Saturday, March 11. This Winter Guard extravaganza will feature 60 performing groups representing high schools and independent squads from throughout Northwest Georgia and metro Atlanta.
Our Family Cruise: Unexpected Favorites on World's Largest Cruise Ship, Wonder of the Seas
As experienced cruisers living in Cobb County, we were very skeptical when we booked our trip on the world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. But it seemed to be a great choice for taking our grandsons on their first cruise during Cobb County school winter break, so we decided to give it a try.
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Trained journalist and retired global marketing executive. Extended stories and posts at OurTravelCafe.com. Living in Northwest Georgia, I write about about avocations including outdoors, travel, exploration, history, food and community passions. I've traveled to 47 states and nearly as many countries. My French Cajun upbringing in Louisiana plus my extended restaurant-related career affirm my status as an over-qualified eater. At my blog, OurTravelCafe.com, I offer a complete menu of our my own experiences, explorations and adventures, organized by geography and always sprinkled with some spicy, tasty tidbits and food notes.
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