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Vanessa Orr

No Mardi Gras This Year, but Treasured Memories from Lake Charles

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 by Vanessa Orr

Why write a travel story about an event no one can go to this year? It seems strange and somewhat bittersweet to talk about the joy of standing on a float throwing armfuls of beads to cheering crowds of children, or chasing ridiculously fast chickens through Louisiana farm country, or making purple, green and gold … Read more

Categories Louisiana, Stateside

Only the Shadow Knows: Waiting on a Groundhog in Punxsutawney, PA

February 1, 2020February 1, 2020 by Vanessa Orr

So it’s 4 a.m., and I’m waking up to see a rodent. A famous one, but still, I have to ask myself if it’s worth getting bundled up in massive layers of clothing and hiking up a hill to Gobbler’s Knob to see if a groundhog will see its shadow. Of course, that groundhog is … Read more

Categories Pennsylvania, Stateside, Stories

Celebrating with Spirits (not the drinking kind) at Ireland’s Largest Halloween Carnival

November 1, 2019 by Vanessa Orr

A nun. They made me a nun. And not just any nun, but one wearing the full-length habit, with headpiece, including wimple and veil, and a big gold cross hanging around my neck. And did I mention that my outfit was covered in blood? As you might have guessed by now, this was my costume … Read more

Categories Ireland

On a Quest for Carbs: The Butler County Donut Trail Delivers

October 22, 2019October 21, 2019 by Vanessa Orr

I’m not normally a person who would suggest setting an alarm on vacation. After all, isn’t the whole point of having down time to relax? So why would anyone in their right mind get up early? One word:  Donuts. As soon as I said it, you could smell them, couldn’t you? Right out of the … Read more

Categories Ohio, Stateside, Stories

RV Camping Redefines Roughing It

September 24, 2019September 7, 2019 by Vanessa Orr

When Terri called me and asked if I’d like to go RV camping, of course I didn’t hesitate. Who wouldn’t want the chance to spend time outdoors without setting up tents, lying on the ground, eating out of a rank cooler, and searching for, um, facilities? Not to mention the opportunity to drive a big, … Read more

Categories Maryland, Stateside, Stories, Virginia

The GMC Acadia AWD SLT-1: Taking Road Trips to a Whole New Level

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 by Vanessa Orr

So if you’ve read anything I’ve written about road trips, you’re probably familiar with Lucille, the Jeep that mostly runs…except if I have somewhere important to go. Named after the popular Kenny Rogers’ song, which starts with the words, “You’ve picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille…” she’s not known for her comfort, or … Read more

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Sink or Swim: Houseboating Adventures on Raystown Lake

June 12, 2019 by Vanessa Orr

By Vanessa As Terri and I stood on the shore watching our houseboat slowly float away, we realized that we had made two grievous errors. The first being that at least one of us should have stayed on board. The second, thinking that the two of us could ever handle a 54-foot houseboat on our … Read more

Categories Pennsylvania, Stateside, Stories

Pinkies Up! Tea Time in Altoona

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by Vanessa Orr

By Vanessa I’ve always thought that the English tradition of having tea was lovely. Instead of grabbing something out of a vending machine or hitting up a fast food joint, stopping midday to have a warm drink and a scone or crustless sandwich just seems so damn civilized. So I was pleased while visiting Altoona, … Read more

Categories Pennsylvania, Stateside, Stories, Uncategorized

How To: Take Pictures of the Aurora with a Cellphone

March 6, 2019March 2, 2019 by Vanessa Orr

Now, we don’t normally have ‘How To’ stories on Every Road a Story, because let’s face it, Terri and I are the last people in the world who should be giving advice. But I’ve had a lot of people ask me how to use a cellphone to take photos of the aurora after our recent … Read more

Categories Alaska, Stateside, Stories

Finding Peace in Times of Troubles

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 by Vanessa Orr

Terri and I don’t do well when it comes to off-limits areas. In fact, if there’s a sign that says KEEP OUT or AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY, chances are we can be found on the wrong side of it. It’s not that we don’t understand the message. It’s just that it’s so damn tempting to find … Read more

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