RIDING WITH KURT

Two and a half years ago I made a post it note road trip that I will never forget which covered nearly 1800 miles. Over the past few days I have had many discussions about that trip and one place particularly that is located in northeastern Arizona. Monument Valley is a incredible experience in Northwestern Arizona. This is an incredible area of the state where several movies have been filmed here including National Lampoon's Vacation and Forrest Gump. It sits near the bor

Saturday evening I stopped at a place that I have been dining at for over 25 years. I have even had someone that recommended this restaurant by post it note. It is an Italian dining experience on the West End of Nashville located only eight minutes from the downtown area. Amerigo's is a Italian Restaurant where they offer an incredible dining for both lunch and dinner. The menu ranges from appetizers, salads, pasta, Italian classic entree dishes, pizza, and dessert. For

It is Monday and this is the start of some great experiences in Nashville, TN. There are events this week at Bridgestone, The Ryman, The Schermerhorn, The Opry, and Geodis this week. Here are your happenings for the week in Nashville, TN. On Wednesday at the Ryman there is an amazing Comedian in town. At 8:00 pm Bridgett Everett will take the stage. This will be a great night of laughs at the historic venue and drop off can be found at the corner of 4th Avenue and Commer

A couple days ago I was having a discussion with a individual who I was giving a ride to about East Tennessee. Particularly about one city in Southeastern Tennessee. It lies on the banks on the Cumberland River and has plenty of great attractions. I have been traveling to this place for a long time and even have a couple stops there by post it note recommendations. The city of Chattanooga offers plenty of great experiences including dining, history, shopping, sights, and

There are so many quaint stops when it comes to visiting Nashville, TN. Whether you are in downtown, 12th Avenue South, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Sylvan Park, The Nations, Germantown, and East Nashville. There is one market that sits in the Nations and Sylvan Park area of Nashville that offers plenty of great shops and restaurants on Charlotte Pike. It is a place I like to frequent every now and then and I have a post it note recommendation for this stop and some of the re

The other night I made a stop at a popular shop in the Bellevue area. I have made stops here in the past as a few had provided a post it note recommendation for this place. It is located in the Bellevue area of Nashville which is only twenty minutes west of the downtown area. McKay's is a unique stop which offers vintage and used items. The items range from used cd's, movies, cassettes, books, records, musical instruments, Lego pieces, and other interesting finds. McKay'

The weekend is fast approaching and there are some great events in Nashville, TN. The Ryman, Geodis, and The Schermerhorn all have some great experiences this weekend. Here are your happenings for the weekend in Nashville, TN. This weekend at the Ryman there are two great performances. On Friday evening at 7:30 pm legendary musicians KC and the Sunshine will be performing. They will be offering a epic night of some of their greatest hits. Saturday night Michelle Buteau

Over the past week I have had plenty of great discussion about various areas that I have traveled to. One of these places was part of a post it note journey I took about two and a half years ago. This area of southwestern Utah is absolutely stunning with a National Park that offers exceptional views from the base of this canyon. Zion National Park offers amazing hiking, views of the high walls of the park, quiet moments with the Virgin River, a great visitor center and gif

There are many great outdoor experiences in Nashville, TN. Some of these include 12th Avenue South, The Nashville Farmers Market, Shelby Bottoms, Percy Warner Park, and The Nashville Zoo. The Nashville Zoo is a wonderful experience, and with sunny skies this week, it's definitely worth checking out. The Nashville Zoo is located about twenty minutes southeast of downtown Nashville. The zoo is the ninth largest one in the country and offers over ninety acres of various w

It is a new week and new month in Nashville, TN. There are some great events this week at Bridgestone Arena, The Ryman, and Memorial Gymnasium. Here are your happenings for the week in Nashville, TN. Bridgestone Arena has two hockey games this week starting today. Today at 1:00 pm the Nashville Predators will take on the Detroit Redwings. Thursday they will host the Boston Bruins at 7:00 pm. If you are a fan of hockey then these are two hockey experiences to add to your

Over the last ten years I have been to Arizona at least eight times and one of these was part of a post it note journey out west two and a half years ago. Northern and Southern Arizona are completely different especially with the geography. One area to explore especially during the winter months is the area of Southern Arizona. Here are three amazing stops to add east of Phoenix, AZ. East of Arizona is a incredible area for exploring the desert. Tonto National Forest off

Saturday and Sunday will offer great weather this weekend. If you appreciate small business and farms then Germantown offers a great stop. It is a place I have always in Germantown and even have a couple post it notes for this excellent stop. The Nashville Farmers Market offers all things local. It has a indoor and outdoor area. The outdoor market with local farms and vendors offering great farmed goods like fresh seasonal vegetables, pickled items, fresh meats, and ot

The food scene in Nashville, TN is always a great experience. The other evening I made a stop at a restaurant I have always enjoyed in the Green Hills area and was even recommeded to me by post it note. The atmosphere is quaint, the food is awesome, and the service is amazing. Etc. is a dining experience like no other where they offer sophisticated dishes that are Mediterranean and French inspired along with some American and Southern fusion. The menu ranges from appetizer

It is another weekend in Nashville, TN and there are some great events. The Ryman and The Pinnacle all have shows this weekend. Here are your happenings for the weekend in Nashville, TN. The Ryman has to amazing performers on Friday and Saturday. On Friday at 8:00 pm Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners will be on the stage. Saturday Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will perform at 8:00 pm. For drop off location look at the corner of 4th Avenue North and Commerce Street. At the Pi

The other evening I dropped a couple of individuals in the East Nashville area. I made a stop on Titans Way to get some photos of the downtown Nashville skyline. The skyline to Nashville has been changing significantly over the last 12 years. Eleven years ago seventy five percent of the buildings in downtown Nashville did not exist. Today the city is one of the top rated travel destinations in the world. There is plenty to do here from the live music, arts, history, spor

The other day I made a stop at a popular mall located about twenty minutes south of downtown Nashville. Yesterday I dropped a couple of individuals off at the mall one of the couples was from Ireland and the other individual from Kazakhstan. One of them even provided me a great post it note recommendation for Kazakhstan. The Green Hills Mall offers great shopping, dining, and areas to explore. It has great department stores like Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Macy's. Other gr

The weekend might be over here in Nashville, TN but the experience is still going on this week in the Music City. There are events at Bridgestone Arena, The Ryman, and The Pinnacle this week. Here are your happenings for the week in Nashville, TN. Starting tonight at the Ryman Auditorium there are two great shows this week at Nashville's original music hall. Tonight at 7:00 pm there is a huge concert featuring a big lists of names that is for the seventy year celebration

Seeing wildlife in their natural landscape is always an incredible experience. Two and a half years ago I experienced this on a post it note trip out west that included starting in Denver then stops at the Garden of the God's, Cave of the Wind, a show at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Beau Jo's Pizza, Green River Utah, Arches, Monument Valley, Page (Arizona), the Navajo Bridge, Vermillion Cliffs, Northern Rim of the Grand Canyon, Saint George, Zion, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Ida

There is so many great things about Nashville, TN when it comes to visiting this city. There is the live music, the history, the sports, the arts, the food, and the arts. The other day I had a stop at a historic hotel around the area of 10th Avenue and Broadway. In 1900 this establishment was built as Nashville's Train Station. After the steam engine ended in the music city the building was abandoned, stain glass windows removed, and the city was going to tear it down. I

Travel has been apart of my life since I was a boy and would look at National Geographic Magazines. The quest to see all seven continents by post it note began over three years ago. Yesterday I had a incredible experience at the Safari Club International which put parts of those dreams into a reality. If you have not attended a Safari Club International event in Nashville, TN at the Music City Center it is a truly incredible. It is still here for Friday and Saturday and t