RIDING WITH KURT

When it comes to the Mid-Atlantic and New England states the area is connected by train. I had a great experience with Amtrak on my most recent post it note trip in this area of the United States. It is a fascinating way to travel as it was my first time doing Amtrak. Here is a great stretch that goes from Washington D.C. to New York City. The start of this great train adventure begins at Union Station at Washington D.C. that has plenty of restaurants, shops, and is locat

The other evening I made a stop for some pickup for dinner that I may have featured a few times but it will not disappoint. It is a post it not recommendation that has some great Greek dining. There are a few of these stops but this place is located just west of the city of Nashville, TN. Taziki's Restaurant offers great Greek food and will not leave you disappointed. For my starter I had their Greek Lemon Soup with plenty of flavor and ingredients. The soup is incorporat

In 1861 the state of Tennessee would secede from the Union with intention of a Confederate South. In 1862 the city of Nashville would become the center of intention for the American Civil War. The city was the dividing line to the Eastern and Western battle lines and the realization that the control of the Cumberland River would control the both amphitheaters to the American Civil War. The Union would focus their attention to the city of Nashville knowing the importance of

Utah offers incredible beauty and it is a state that I come to enjoy as part of my post it note journey. The other day I had a great discussion about one National Park that is absolutely beautiful and offers incredible landscape. It is located in the southwestern area of Utah and will not leave you disappointed. Zion National Park is a huge canyon that offers amazing hiking and areas to discover. The start begins with entering the gate where you can pay the entrance fee bu

Prior to my most recent trip to Washington D.C. and a few other stops someone provide provided me a post it note. This was my connection from Washington D.C. to Annapolis, MD. It was very affordable and offered great views of the area between the two cities. The Flix Bus is a convenient way to get from Washington D.C. to Annapolis, MD. The bus leaves from Union Station and is only a forty five minutes to the drop off location in Annapolis. The seats are very comfortable

The city of Nashville, TN is everchanging and in the last year there has been plenty of new hotels added. There have been at least ten hotels opened in the last year in the downtown area of Nashville. The other day I made a stop at one that has recently opened up only three blocks away from Broadway. The Motto Hotel is a Hilton Hotel that offers both exceptional stay and great dining along with close proximity to the various sights throughout the downtown area. The hotel o

The new week is upon Nashville, TN and although the weekend has come to a close there is no shortage of great events this week. There are events at Ascend, The Ryman, The Pinnacle, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and Geodis Park. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. At Ascend Amphitheater this week you have a great lineup beginning on Wednesday. On Wednesday at 7:30 pm Lindsey Stirling will be offering a great show. Friday evening Turnpike Tr

The history throughout Nashville, TN is very extensive. The train first arrived in Nashville, TN in 1854. It connected the cities of Chattanooga and Nashville. In 1859 they added a rail line to Louisville, KY. A place that was added was on the corner of 10th and Broadway which would become central to train travel from Nashville, TN. The Union Station was Nashville's train station beginning in 1900. The building was built by the Louisville and Nashville Terminal Company.

The state of Colorado became a state in 1876 and was part of the western expansion that President Grant saw as the future of the United States. Over the lasts four years I have enjoyed visiting this state along with the two post it note trips to this great state but I have been traveling to Colorado since the 1990's. There are plenty of great areas of this state to explore and it differentiates between each area you explore. The southern part of Colorado offers extensive b

Immigration to America from China began as early as 1785 when three individuals settled in Baltimore. The largest influx of Chinese immigrants to the United States began in 1848 in California with the Gold Rush. They would offer food tents to the miners in and would call this area of America the Mountain of Gold. During the expansion of the railroad in the 1860's they would be the backbone to laying track to connect the western to the eastern United States. In Washington

There are plenty of great pockets throughout the city of Nashville, TN. There is one stop that offers great shopping and dining. It is located in the Sylvan Park/ Nations area on Charlotte Pike just west of the downtown area of Nashville. The L & L Market offers a little bit of everything and when it was recommended to me by post it note nearly three years ago it is a place I always enjoy checking out. Some of their great restaurants include Penne Pazze, Honest Coffee Roa

When it comes to Texas there is no shortage of good food. Back in November I made a post it note trip to one town that offers an excellent food scene. Here are some great dining options when visiting San Antonio, TX. The first offers amazing Tex Mex and is an original to San Antonio. Mi Tierra offers a wide selection of Tex Mex foods and beverages. The menu has so many good option and a amazing festive ambiance. Their chips and salsa to start is very good with the house

In 1718 early Spanish Missionaries and explorers settled an area of Texas that would become a part of Texas history. They founded the Mission San Antonio de Valero which would become known as The Alamo. In 1731 the city of San Antonio would be established with a group of 56 settlers from the Canary Islands. The early history of San Antonio and the Alamo would be part of the Spanish and Texas history. The first troops to occupy the Mission known as the Alamo were from Spai

The week has begun here in Nashville, TN and there are no shortage of events this week. There are events at Bridgestone, Geodis, Ryman, Schermerhorn, The Pinnacle, and First Horizon Park this week. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. The Ryman has a excellent lineup this week. Tuesday at 7:30 pm The Infamous Stringdusters will perform. Tori Amos will offer an unforgettable night of music on Friday at 8:00 pm. Saturday at 8:00 pm Kurt

Fort Lauderdale is known for their beautiful beaches and views of the Atlantic Ocean. The other thing this amazing city is known for is the food scene. In March I was able to experience the culinary experience this area of South Florida has to offer. Here are three fantastic dining options to check out when visiting this area of Florida that were recommended to me by post it note. Aruba Cafe is located right on the beach and offers exceptional views of the ocean. There

When it comes to visiting Nashville, TN there is no shortage of pockets to explore. Whether you're looking for history, music, art, sports, dining, or local flair there is something for everyone here. In Germantown which is just west of downtown Nashville there are so many great areas to explore but there is one stop that offers a local experience. The Nashville Farmers Market offers a great local experience. There are plenty of great local farmers that eria, offer their

The Train first originated in the United Kingdom beginning in the early 1800's. The train in the United States first began in 1827 but by the 1880's it was beginning to connect the Eastern to the Western United States. The steam engine might have decline but Amtrak has emerged as a way of travel in the United States. I received a post-it note recommendation for using Amtrak and was part of my most recent journey from Washington D.C. to Providence RI ro Boston MA. There is

George Washington was born in Popes Creek , VA in 1732. His early military career began with the British Army with leading the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War. After the French and Indian War Washington became elected to the House of Burgesses where he began his career in politics for the colony of Virginia. As tensions great between The Colonies and England Washington began to oppose the action towards the people of Virginia and the colonists. In 1775 Geo

Abraham Lincoln would be born in Laurue County, KY in 1809. He was born of of a simplified lifestyle but would gain popularity in politics. He would become a lawyer in the state of Illinois and found an interests in politics. From 1834 to 1842 he would serve as Illinois House of Representative for the Sangamon Country. He would take hus next portion of politics as he would become a member of the U.S. House Of Representative from 1847 to 1849. In a suprising move with Lincol

Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell, VA on April 13, 1743. By age 33 he would be the author of the Declaration of Independence. In 1797 he would be our second Vice President and in 1801 he would be our third President of the United States. After Presidency he would spend the remaining rest of his life at his property known as Monticello. After the War of 1812 he would offer his own personal library to Congress that would be the foundation of The Library of Congress. His d