A quick trip to Washington, DC to see the Futures exhibit at the Smithsonian. This episode includes info about the exhibit as well as other cool things to see. Mostly, though, I tell you all about the beer and food I had while visiting the area

Chicago Day 2

Nov 22nd, 2021 16m 56s

In this episode, I talk about my second day in Chicago. You'll hear about my trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art and Navy Pier. I'll also tell you about some great food!Support the show

The Cardinal Train and Chicago Day 1

Oct 17th, 2021 24m 12s

In this episode, I tell you about Amtrak's Cardinal and what it's like to stay in a roomette. I also talk about the Hilton at Magnificent Mile and food and drink in Chicago, IL.Support the show

Octoberfest and Walt's Hitching Post

Oct 10th, 2021 17m 35s

I visit Walt's Hitching Post in Northern Kentucky and Zinzinnati Octoberfest.Support the show

Food in East Tennessee

Aug 8th, 2021 21m 46s

Some great restaurants and breweries in East Tennessee.Support the show

Covington KY and Cincinnati OH

Jun 20th, 2021 16m 55s

A quick visit to Covington, KY and Cincinnati, OH with information on food and drink in the area.Support the show

Universal Studios Florida Part 3

Mar 22nd, 2021 28m 3s

I visit Universal Studios Florida and Harry Potter Wizarding World in this episode. There are pics and videos on the blog touristinyourtownpodcast.comSupport the show

Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios Florida

Mar 15th, 2021 32m 10s

I talk about my day at the Islands of Adventure and Hogsmeade at Universal Studios in Orlando.Support the show

Orlando Part 1

Mar 8th, 2021 20m 58s

In this episode, I talk about how TSA Pre-check works and touch on the Universal Studios resort area. Support the show

Charlotte North Carolina Part 2

Dec 8th, 2020 20m

I visit the Harvey B Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture and the Mint Museum in uptown Charlotte, NC. I also tell you about one of the best food dishes I've ever had.Support the show

Uptown Charlotte North Carolina Part 1

Nov 25th, 2020 20m 12s

This episode I talk about traveling during a pandemic. I discuss the issues with dining out and personal fears about Covid 19. Support the show

Cuba Part 3

Aug 17th, 2020 18m 51s

In this episode, I discuss the performing arts in Cuba and talk about Alicia Alonso, the founder of the National Ballet of Cuba.Support the show

Cuba Part 2

Aug 3rd, 2020 29m 56s

This episode features Buenavista Coffee Plantation, Las Terrazas Complex, and Marta Frayde. Support the show

Cuba Part 1

Jul 21st, 2020 27m 59s

I talk about traveling to Cuba in 2016. I also talk about historic Cuban, Pilar Jorge de Tilla. Support the show

Back Porch Beer & Bits - Food

Jul 6th, 2020 19m 1s

In this episode of Back Porch Beer & Bits, I talk about food. I talk about some local restaurants in Knoxville, TN and I even give you a recipe for a yummy vegetarian sandwich and a low carb option.Support the show

The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York

Jun 29th, 2020 22m 8s

I get lost in the Metropolitan Museum and Central Park. I also tell the story of artist Louise Nevelson.Support the show

A visit to the Empire State Building

Jun 22nd, 2020 18m 13s

In this episode, I talk about visiting the Empire State Building. I also take a walk around Times Square and talk about two historic female architects, Jennie Louise Blanchard Bethune and Beverly Loraine Green. Listen now! Support the show

Juneteenth Special Episode

Jun 19th, 2020 27m 13s

A special episode dedicated to the day honoring the day that Texas, the final Confederate state to do so, officially declared all slaves free. This episode includes the histories of six black women who changed the world.Support the show

New York City Part 1

Jun 8th, 2020 21m

I visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in this episode. There's a subway issue and a fingerprint problem. Support the show

Triple Murder 1929 Knoxville, TN

May 17th, 2020 16m 14s

I tell the story of the murder of Dr. Barclay Jones, his wife Lucy, and her nephew, George Lane. The official report is that the live in servant, 15 year old, Jim Harris did the deed. But there's more to the story. Listen now.Support the show

Back Porch Beer and Bits Dr. Pedigo

May 6th, 2020 9m 21s

In this episode of Back Porch Beer and Bits, I tell the story of former Knox County Medical Examiner, Randall Pedigo. A sordid little story from Knoxville, TN. Support the show

BPBB Episode 1

Apr 26th, 2020 14m 16s

A switch up from travel stories. Back Porch Beer and Bits is just a southerner shootin' the shit on the back porch. Yes, beer is involved. Support the show

Around the US on a Horse

Apr 17th, 2020 55m 19s

The latest episode of Tourist in your Town features Meredith Cherry, of the podcast, Have Horse will Travel. Meredith is traveling the lower 48 states with her horse, Apollo, to raise awareness for Domestic Abuse. Visit touristinyourtownpodcast

An interview with Kristen Van Nest

Mar 29th, 2020 54m 44s

In this episode, I talk travel with Kristen Van Nest. We discuss being an expat in Shanghai, train travel in Europe, and returning to the US. Support the show

An interview with Emily Walsh

Mar 15th, 2020 1h

A discussion between two women who love to travel. I talk to Emily Walsh, from the podcast, In Search of Her, about being an expat in Taiwan. Listen to the latest episode to find out about changing your life with travel. We talk learning about