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I’ve visited more than 100 world’s largest or ‘very big things.’ Check them out.

Hey, y'all. Just dropping a note to let readers know I've updated my "Very Big Things" page. It was long overdue. It went from abut 35 to well over 100 world's largest and oversized roadside attractions. I love seeking them out, don't you? In fact, Sweetums and I saw the World's Largest Catsup Bottle in… Continue reading I’ve visited more than 100 world’s largest or ‘very big things.’ Check them out.

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See the picturesque Florida town where ‘The Truman Show’ was filmed

I came upon Seaside, Fla., accidentally, after recently learning it was the picture-perfect town that served as the fictional village in the 1998 film “The Truman Show.” This home was used in "The Truman Show." It was where Jim Carrey's character Truman lived. Although I’m not a huge fan of Jim Carrey, I was intrigued… Continue reading See the picturesque Florida town where ‘The Truman Show’ was filmed

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Love of B-horror film ‘Frogs’ leads to discovery of Eden Gardens

Live oaks at Eden Gardens State Park, Florida. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) Sometimes, when you’re a couple of weirdos like Sweetums and I are, strange-and-seemingly-useless tidbits of information can lead to fun discoveries. On our recent trip to Cape San Blas, Florida, I turned on the TV our first night and saw “Frogs,” a B-horror… Continue reading Love of B-horror film ‘Frogs’ leads to discovery of Eden Gardens

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See replica of ancient China’s Terracotta Army in a most unexpected place

After writing about one of Alabama’s most unique attractions during the pandemic, I finally got to see it in person. I went to see the replica of the ancient Terracotta Army this week at Troy University’s International Arts Center. It was as fascinating as I expected. In China, more than 8,000 life-size soldiers made from… Continue reading See replica of ancient China’s Terracotta Army in a most unexpected place

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Travelers Rest, SC: Quaint small town and home to oldest bridge

The gothic arch in the 1820 Poinsett Bridge near Travelers Rest. (Photo by Kelly Kazek) On a trip to Greenville, S.C., in spring, my friend Rebekah Davis and I drove up to a little town called Travelers Rest. It was a cute little town that is home to Furman University and the state’s oldest bridge,… Continue reading Travelers Rest, SC: Quaint small town and home to oldest bridge