by OntheRoadwithSusan | Sep 7, 2025 | Castles Around the World, Texas Destinations
Falkenstein Castle: A Fairytale in the Texas Hill Country When you think of castles, Texas probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Yet, nestled in the rolling hills of Burnet County, you’ll find a castle that looks like it belongs in the heart of Bavaria...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 30, 2025 | Women in History
My visit to Her Trailblazing Home A few years ago, I found myself walking through the elegant, stately halls of the Molly Brown House Museum in Denver—an experience that continues to inspire me every time I think of it. I’d stepped into a space that once belonged to...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 25, 2025 | Castles Around the World
Where to Find Them Around the World I’ve always been fascinated by castles. Growing up, I dreamed of visiting the fairytale fortresses of Germany — tall towers, stone walls, and a sense of history you could almost feel in the air. But as I started traveling more, I...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 23, 2025 | Muffler Men and His giant Friends
Uniroyal Gals: The women of the Muffler Men Giants When people think of roadside giants, the first image that often comes to mind is the classic “Muffler Man” — those towering fiberglass figures that once advertised muffler shops, gas stations, and burger joints. But...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 23, 2025 | Pennsylvania Covered Bridges
A Journey Through Time and Backroads There’s something timeless about a covered bridge. These historic wooden structures are scattered across the American landscape, each one a reminder of a simpler era when horse-drawn wagons and early automobiles rumbled over creaky...
