The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Heart of the Blue Ridge: Historic Abingdon VA

I had the amazing opportunity to spend three wonderful days exploring Historic Abingdon, Virginia, in late July. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by miles of rolling farmland, Abingdon’s natural beauty invites you to wander backcountry trails and explore wonders like the Virginia Creeper Trail. Conveniently located about twenty minutes east of Bristol, […]

From our Sister Blog – Must See Favorites at The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Revolutionary Philadelphia: Elfreth’s Alley

Elfreth’s Alley: One of my favorite memories from my March 2025 trip to Philadelphia was meandering down the cobblestoned Elfreth’s Alley. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Old City, Elfreth’s Alley is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America. First settled in 1702, Elfreth’s Alley cobblestone street is lined with brick row […]

Wonderful Grandfather Mountain

If you’re looking for a mile-high adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains, look no further than majestic Grandfather Mountain. Located 22 miles south of Boone, NC, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country, Grandfather Mountain is a nature lover’s paradise. Recognized as an International Biosphere, this mountain offers […]

Music Detours: Get to know Michelle Lee

Today on American Nomad: Music Detours, we’re getting to know one of my favorite music curators and broadcasters – Michelle Lee, who is an IBMA award-winning broadcaster and tireless advocate for Bluegrass, Americana and Indie Musicians. Michelle Lee’s 25 plus years of broadcasting has brought her full circle from creating her own radio station in […]

Scenes From A Biltmore Christmas 2023

Over the 2023 Christmas Season, my mom and I had the opportunity to spend time at one of my favorite haunts – Biltmore Estate in Asheville North Carolina. You may remember our visit to Biltmore – A Winter Palace in 2021 (read blog archive here)… In today’s post, I won’t get too deep into the […]

Museum Explorer: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Music Detours: Little Jane and The Pistol Whips

Turn up the volume on Little Jane and The Pistol Whips… I’m excited to debut American Nomad’s newest feature – ‘Music Detours’ by spotlighting one of my favorite bands: Montana grown ‘Little Jane and The Pistol Whips…’ I was introduced to Little Jane circa 2010 when they released their debut album ‘This Town’ – a […]

Hello American Nomad Travelers

Hi friends and fellow travelers! It has been a while since I’ve posted and wanted to give you an update…in the past six months, I’ve been settling into a new job in tech sales and most of my free hours have been spent learning the ropes. I’m planning to get back into posting regularly and […]