Jay HicksJun 124 minIsla de Capri Guilty as charged! As I told our Italian driver on the way to our Airbnb in Massa Lubrense, "Tomorrow we will travel to Capri", I...
Jay HicksMay 293 minGetting Around in Europe - Lots of Walking Ahead!If you are getting ready to go on vacation to Europe, visiting the sites may require a great deal of effort. Sometimes you will have good...
Jay HicksMay 274 minThe Elusive Roma Pass. Is it worth it?A great many websites tout the virtues of purchasing the Roma Pass. To be sure, it is a very useful tool, but it may not be right for...
Jay HicksMay 272 minTax Refund While On Vacation?As we were jewelry shopping on the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence, for numerous reasons, my guard was up. When the jeweler...
Jay HicksMay 242 minThe Barberini Metro Stop (MA)The Barberini Metro Stop on Line A, or MA in Rome, is a personal favorite. Climbing up to street level, you step out into the hustle and...
Jay HicksMay 182 minLuscious Lucca!If you find yourself heading to Florence from Pisa, trying heading north to Lucca first. Lucca is only 13 miles north of the Leaning...
Jay HicksMay 152 min.Italo or Trenitalia? On the Train in Italy! Prego.There are two train companies you can travel with in Italy. The companies are .Italo and Trenitalia, both with trains capable of speeds...
Jay HicksApr 292 minPassing Through the Straits of GibraltarThe Strait or Straits of Gibraltar is a 7 mile wide body of water between the continents of Europe and Africa. Our ship, like many before...
Jay HicksFeb 232 minEdison and Ford Winter EstatesWith beautiful gardens, architecture, laboratories, great museum and numerous inventions, there is not much to dislike about this for an...
Jay HicksNov 8, 20212 minVilla Zorayda - One of the First St. Augustine Architectural StylesIf you want to see some of the original construction from the 1800s in the Moorish Revival Style, do not miss the Villa Zorayda. ...
Jay HicksNov 8, 20212 minSaint ThomasA gem in the United States Virgin Islands A wonderful place to visit in the USVI is the Island of Saint Thomas. This place is quant...
Jay HicksNov 8, 20213 minSint Maarten: Perpetual Traffic JamA beautiful place to visit, but don't drive - leave it to the locals! Thinking about renting a car in Sint Maarten? There are several...
Jay HicksOct 26, 20212 minPoe’s Tavern at Atlantic BeachGreat to Visit around Halloween! Even in the time of COVID, one of the fun things to do is visit the beaches in and around Jacksonville,...
Jay HicksOct 25, 20212 minSt. Augustine's' Magnificent Lightner MuseumA Trip to St. Augustine is not complete without a Visit to this Fantastic Piece of History! Heading to St. Augustine? Don’t miss the...
Jay HicksJul 31, 20213 minA Day with John and Mable RinglingPreserved to perfection, no trip to Sarasota is complete without spending the afternoon at the Ringling Mansion, Gardens and Art Museum!...
Jay HicksJan 13, 20212 minGrandaddy Mimm's & Redneck ChemistryA meeting with Tommy Townsend, lead singer for the Waylon Jennings Band! Tommy Townsend, Nashville recording artist was discovered and...
Jay HicksJan 12, 20213 minPensacola Beach in the Winter?Have you experienced the snow white sand of Pensacola? It's true, you won't find whiter sand anywhere. But should you go to Pensacola...
Jay HicksJan 8, 20212 minRelaxation in the North Georgia MountainsWhether Sipping Wine in Dahlonega, Dining in Blue Ridge, Walking the Appalachian Trail, Fishing or Rafting the Toccoa River, North...
Jay HicksDec 13, 20203 minGoin' to the Big House; baby do you wanna go?Upon arrival in Macon, I felt a requisite visit to The Big House was in order. Should you find yourself traveling through Southern...
Jay HicksDec 13, 20203 minVicksburg or Bust!Fortunately, I was able to make it to Vicksburg this holiday season, which has been a personal desire for many years. The main reason for...