Must See in Asheville NC

Tucked in the beauty and mystery of the smoky Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville North Carolina is a hub for culture, arts and moutaineers seeking adventure. I’m blessed to live only a few hours from this mountain jewel and try to visit Asheville several times a year. No matter how often I visit I never tire […]

Must See Museums in Florence Italy

Must See Museums in Florence Italy… We’re continuing are Italian Adventures today by exploring Must-See Museums of Florence. As the Birthplace of the Renaissance and cultural hub for over 2000 years, it could take weeks (to a lifetime) to discover all of the amazing museums, historical and cultural sites that Florence has to offer. As […]

Italian Adventure: Get to Know Tuscany

Get to Know Tuscany…We’re continuing our Italian Adventures in Tuscany – home to the beauty and majestic of this heavenly region of hills, pristine coasts and even a desert. Tuscany is one of Italy’s fifteen provinces and the second most visited area in Italy. Not only is Tuscany beautiful with a mix of mountains (Appennine) […]

Fun Facts about The Guggenheim

In our last post, I shared my adventure touring NYC’s iconic Guggenheim Museum. Today, I wanted to share fun facts about this AMAZING museum in the heart of Manhattan. All about the ART: While the architecture of The Guggenheim is a star, nothing rivals the amazing permanent collection and special exhibits inside. The Guggenheim is […]

NYC Explorer: Adele Explores The Guggenheim –

American Nomad is written by travel and art lover Adele Lassiter…Thanks for joining in the adventures! We’re continuing our tour of NYC’s amazing art museums with a stop at the iconic Guggenheim Museum. I first visited The Guggenheim over twenty years ago during a high school youth group trip. I instantly fell in love with […]

DC Explorer: Washington Monument

Last time on American Nomad we started our tour of The National Mall – the heartbeat of Washington DC. The National Mall is home to a dozen museums (including The Smithsonian and National Gallery), 65 monuments and memorials, thousands of trees and twenty-six miles of pedestrian sidewalks – all in the heart of the nation’s […]

DC Explorer Series…

Over the holidays, I was blessed to spend several days in Washington DC exploring the wonders of DC’s many museums. Over the next few weeks I’ll be diving into our adventures and featuring the Best of DC tips to help you plan your Capital Adventure. DC is a must-see destination – it is a mix […]

Destination Coffee: Door County Coffee and Tea Company

This week on Destination Coffee we’re on a grand coffee tour of Door County, Wisconsin… In the summer of 2021, I enjoyed an amazing adventure to beautiful Door County, WI. Door County is situated on the picturesque Door Peninsula, which juts out into Lake Michigan, forming Green Bay. Known as the ‘Cape Cod of the […]

Northern Georgia Adventures: Toccoa Falls

After a productive week of hard work in Atlanta on a business trip, I began my return trip to Raleigh. Usually I go I-85 to I-40 but given some traffic near Charlotte on the way, I decided to detour back through the Georgia Mountains to take in a few more waterfall views and mountain vistas. […]

Mount Airy, NC – Real Life Mayberry

Tucked in northwestern NC, a stone’s throw from The Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll find Mt. Airy – the real life hometown of Andy Griffith that inspired Mayberry. With a population of 11,000 souls, Mt. Airy is a bit of heaven in NC. The close knit community abounds in small town charm, eclectic arts and culture […]