RIDING WITH KURT

When it comes to hidden gems for travel there is one state that has it all. It has a great food scene, history, quaint towns, and plenty of areas to explore. On my recent post it note trip to the Mid-Atlantic and New England States back at the end of May and early June I was able to get back to a state that I once lived at. Rhode Island may be one of the smallest states in the United States but it has a history that dates back to it's founding in 1636. Almost 400 years la

The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is a beautiful architecture piece located in the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. It is home to the Nashville Symphony who offers some incredible performances including this previous summers series Dolly Parton Threads: My Songs In Symphony. The concert season has begun again starting this week with some great shows and performances along with having a post it note recommendation for this stop. There is also great shows that are often perfo

The temperatures may be still hot this week in Nashville, TN but this city is on fire for events this week. There are experiences at Bridgestone Arena, Nissan, Ryman, The Pinnacle, Ascend Amphitheater, First Horizon Park, First Bank Stadium, and Geodis this week. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in The Music City. Bridgestone Arena has an all ages this upcoming weekend. It is the Disney on Ice that offers your favorite Disney characters while ice skating

Washington D.C. is home to the United States Capitol, The Smithsonian, The Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, WW Two Memorial, The Korean Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, and other great attractions. There is also a incredible food scene that is found throughout the city. Here are three fantastic dining experiences that I enjoyed that were recommended to me by post it note on my trip there back in May. The first is located just

When it comes to Nashville, TN there are plenty of great pockets to explore. Just North of the downtown area is the area known as Germantown. Here you will find plenty of great attractions, restaurants, and shopping. In Germantown there is the Nashville Farmers Market where it has always been a place I have enjoyed along with the post it note recommendations for it. Here you will find all things local with the various vendors, food court, and shops. There are plenty of g

In May of this year I was on a post it note journey that included Washington D.C., Annapolis, MD, Providence, RI, Warren, RI, Newport, RI, and Boston, MA. Part of this experience was my first train ride on Amtrak that provided a very memorable time. It took my through several cities that I look forward to want to explore but one offered me a reflection for what occurred there 25 years ago today. New York City is one place that I eventually look forward to traveling there b

If there is one continent that I look forward to traveling to by post it note it is Europe. The area has gone through a series of eras including one that stretched from the 14th century AD until 17th Century AD. At the Art Institute of Chicago there is a large collection that commemorates this time Period. The Renaissance was a era that began in Florence Italy was a revitalization of the arts, literacy, religion, exploration, politics, and society. It also a derivative of

If you are looking for a state that offers great beaches and seafood then Florida is definitely the place to check out. There are so many great beach towns throughout this state that was founded by the Spanish. Back in March I made a post it note adventure to a city that I always enjoy. Fort Lauderdale, FL offers everything that sunny Florida has to offer. The beaches are amazing along Fort Lauderdale Boulevard and offer both beautiful sunrises as well as breathtaking d

The old saying everything in Texas is bigger reigns true. It is one state that I have always enjoyed traveling to. Last November I was able to make a post it note journey to one great city that offers great food, plenty of history, and no shortage of things to do. The city of San Antonio is a very historic Texas town. It is most notably known for the Alamo where it began as a mission but eventually became a fortress for the Spanish but eventually seized by the Texian Volun

Happy Labor Day and hope you are enjoying a extra day off. There are plenty of excellent events at Bridgestone Arena, Nissan Stadium, The Ryman, and First Bank Stadium this week. Here are your happening for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. Bridgestone Arena has a couple events this week. On Thursday at 5:30 pm it is Petey's Party that raises money for Parkinson's disease. This upcoming Saturday there is a legendary performance with Brooks and Dunn taking the stage.

There are many extravagant pieces of art when it comes to The Art Institute of Chicago. There is one though that offers a journey of one artists life and vision. It would be an illustration that takes you into finding fulfillment and enlightenment as well as destruction for the vision this artists had. It also covers a country that I look forward to traveling to by post it note. Indian artists Raqib Shaw was born in the country of India. His early career was spent with t

The Roman Empire existed from 753 BC as a small Italian settlement that would exists over the course of nearly 800 years. The highest point of the empire not only stretched throughout Italy but though Africa, Europe, The Middle East, and portions of Asia. They had an advancement of architecture and their remnants can still be found throughout not only Rome but the entire country of Italy. They also were a military power that ruled majority of the Eastern Hemisphere for near

Greece is a place that I look forward traveling to by post it note. It is a country with fascinating history, culture, and food. The Ancient Greeks were well ahead of their time for architecture and art. On my most recent post it note journey to Chicago there is a taste of this history found there. Ancient Greece ranged from 12th Century BC until 600 AD which offered a time of the rise of the city of Athens as well as Sparta. The City State which meant that each city rul

A couple years ago I gave a group a ride and one of them gave me a post it note for his wife's business. If you are a guy and looking for a good barber shop then check out this place in the mid town area of Nashville. It has a great concept and one that I enjoyed last week when I got my haircut. Bourbon and Barber is a barber shop that offers various levels of cuts, beard trims, and hair treatments. They also offer with each haircut a sampling of Bourbon or Whiskey to en

When it comes to the Nashville International Airport the dining there is excellent. The airport itself is ever changing and over the next couple years the airport is going to get bigger with 200 gates and a second terminal with more restaurants, bars, and shops. On my recent post it note trip I made a stop at one restaurant that is located by the Delta B gates. The Harpeth River Brewing at the Nashville International Airport offers some great drinks and food. They offer a

Nearly four years ago on a random Saturday with a couple I picked up on 12th Avenue South gave me an idea that I would end up running with. They heard about me being from Nashville, TN and that I started collecting post it notes for travel from random Uber passengers. Since then my post it note journey has consisted of trips to Nevada, California, New Mexico, Mississippi, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Texas, Florida, Washington D.C., Maryland, Rhode Islan

The week has begun here in the Music City and it may be hot but there is no shortage of events this week. Nissan Stadium, The Pinnacle, The Ryman, First Horizon Park, and First Bank Stadium all have events this week. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. This Saturday at Nissan Stadium College Football is here with the Music City Kickoff. The Ole Miss Rebels will be taking on the Louisville Cardinals in a great college football game. Kickoff

The city of Nashville has so many great restaurants especially for sports bars. There is one that I made a stop in prior to my trip to Chicago that I frequently enjoy that has been recommended to me by post it note. It is located in Bellevue, TN but has other locations as well. Jonathan's Grille located on Highway 70 in Bellevue, TN is a great dining experience that offers plenty of great food, drinks, and televisions to watch that favorite sports team. The menu ranges fr

When it comes to Chicago you definitely get your steps in but with the T-Rail it adds a way to connect you through the city. Walking through Chicago is quite enjoyable and one that I truly enjoyed. There is so many great features that I appreciated while walking around the Windy City on my most recent post it note trip. My second full day consisted of a walk from Portillo's to the River Front District that offered great views of the architecture throughout this stretch tha

Egyptian history dates back to nearly 2000 BC but the recorded events of the Empire began about 16th Century BC. The first occurrences that mention a historical events can be found in the Old Testament. In Genesis there is the mention of Abraham visiting Egypt from Canaan in 1900 BC. In 1700 BC Joseph is sold into slavery and ends up in Egypt only to become one of the most important roles. Israelites would escape bondage in Egypt and go on to form the Nation by Israel in