Broadway Street in downtown historic Nashville is always bustling with music, drink, dancing and general good-natured frivolity. The bright guitar and cowboy boot shaped neon signs of the honky-tonk joints are seductive calling cards to the hell-raising music and free flowing booze inside. I had a great time drinking and wondering in and out of all of the super cute little bars.
You’ll find thick crowds but high spirits swaying and singing along to the live country music. I had a great time singing along to the tunes. No, I can't sing, but everyone joins in and you really can't hear anybody - including yourself.
The saloon walls are cluttered with memorabilia of country history and visiting legends, and it’s easily to become immersed in the colorful décor of these glorious little bars. I actually had a fantastic time wondering around the Honky Tonks taking in the history. Its interesting and entertaining while you listen to the bands and drink your Jack Daniels (or soda pop)
You’ll find signatures of the famous (and not so famous) scribbled on walls and doors. Yes, I even wrote AdventureWoman.com was here!
Try to hit Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge (422 Broadway), and Legends Corner (428 Broadway). And while you’re in the area visit Nashville’s most eminent country music store. Ernest Tubb Records (417 Broadway) has been doing business for over half a century and broadcasts the Midnight Jamboree (the second-longest running radio show in history).
An evening on Broadway Street in Nashville will be an unforgettable experience. Lots of people on the honky-tonk scene dress in country attire which makes the atmosphere even more fun so don’t be afraid to wear your denim skirt with your favorite boots and sparkling cowgirl hat. I wasn't fully decked out but wore a denim jacket over my dress. Next time I'll have a cowgirl hat and a queen-size belt buckle.
It is like a little country Las Vegas in that it's just brimming with fun, booze, music and unforgettable excitement. A terrific place to party country style.
For a list of Adventure Woman's favorite things to do in Nashville go to: Adventure Howl.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Adventure Woman Loves Kayak Fishing!
I find kayaking and fishing both challenging. I have spent a lot of time doing both and was never a natural at either. So I was not especially confident undertaking the new adventure of kayak fishing. At first blush, it I imagined it to be akin to walking on a balance beam while juggling (meaning a little difficult). However, once I was immersed in the sport I was pleasantly surprised by how easy and relaxing the two activities are together - it works. I love it. I was overjoyed and smitten by kayak fishing.
Here is why:
The kayaks keep you close to the water and you feel in charge of your vessel (unlike riding in a fishing boat). Further, you can paddle off a little from the group and have a little peace and meditation while fishing. I especially liked this aspect of kayak fishing because there is inevitably people on your fishing boat (even if they're friends and family) who talk - or brag - incessantly about fishing. Perhaps, because I am a woman not especially versed in fishing and casting I was always getting constant instruction (often taken for criticism) and this led to my personal frustration and more than once setting down my pole.
But given a little space and breathing room, I felt eager and empowered to really fish. I went on my kayak adventure with a few good friends and my 10-year-old daughter and everyone (male/female and young/old) loved it. Perhaps, it is also due to the positive and encouraging personality of Neil Taylor, owner of Strike Three Kayak Fishing. He knows when to instruct and knows when to let you operate independently and have a little (or a lot) of fun.
My daughter caught the biggest and most fish (typical of a 10-year-old girl to steal the show fishing). I caught a nice size red fish and had something rather large and fast break my line (this elicited smiles and screams). Now I actually own one of great classic American "The big that got away" stories.
Another bonus to the fishing was the beauty of it all. We were near Clearwater, Florida, and the water was warm and beautiful. There were schools of dolphins just yards away and elegant white egrets and pelicans catching fish. The aqua blue water and white shimmering sand were transfixing. Several times I sat in the sand while fishing with the lapping water hitting chest high. It was paradise.
We started around 8AM (we were running late - see the previous blog) and finished about 1:30. At that point we had enough sun and fishing for the day.
I can't recommend this adventure enough. If you're anywhere near the Tampa Bay/Orlando area give Neil a call and tell him Adventure Woman sent you!
Here is why:
The kayaks keep you close to the water and you feel in charge of your vessel (unlike riding in a fishing boat). Further, you can paddle off a little from the group and have a little peace and meditation while fishing. I especially liked this aspect of kayak fishing because there is inevitably people on your fishing boat (even if they're friends and family) who talk - or brag - incessantly about fishing. Perhaps, because I am a woman not especially versed in fishing and casting I was always getting constant instruction (often taken for criticism) and this led to my personal frustration and more than once setting down my pole.
But given a little space and breathing room, I felt eager and empowered to really fish. I went on my kayak adventure with a few good friends and my 10-year-old daughter and everyone (male/female and young/old) loved it. Perhaps, it is also due to the positive and encouraging personality of Neil Taylor, owner of Strike Three Kayak Fishing. He knows when to instruct and knows when to let you operate independently and have a little (or a lot) of fun.
My daughter caught the biggest and most fish (typical of a 10-year-old girl to steal the show fishing). I caught a nice size red fish and had something rather large and fast break my line (this elicited smiles and screams). Now I actually own one of great classic American "The big that got away" stories.
Another bonus to the fishing was the beauty of it all. We were near Clearwater, Florida, and the water was warm and beautiful. There were schools of dolphins just yards away and elegant white egrets and pelicans catching fish. The aqua blue water and white shimmering sand were transfixing. Several times I sat in the sand while fishing with the lapping water hitting chest high. It was paradise.
We started around 8AM (we were running late - see the previous blog) and finished about 1:30. At that point we had enough sun and fishing for the day.
I can't recommend this adventure enough. If you're anywhere near the Tampa Bay/Orlando area give Neil a call and tell him Adventure Woman sent you!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Adventure Woman & the Stay-cation Diva
Adventure Woman's Basecamp Manager spent 10 days adventuring in Florida and had a wonderful time visiting stay-cation expert, Debbie Palombo. To read Debbie's advice on how to have a fun stay-cation read her article, Stay-Cation on a Budget.
Wow! If you could throw a party like this you'd never leave home either.
Not only were there several appetizers, but about five starters, as well. Then we had lobster flown in from Maine. OMG! Yes, fresh lobster - to die for. This was followed by fresh berries in a rum sauce... this feast with beer, wine, scotch and cigars lasted until 3:00Am. Not bad if we didn't have to fish at 5AM. Ugh! But what a great time we had kayak fishing... more on that in the next segment of Adventure Woman Blog.
Wow! If you could throw a party like this you'd never leave home either.
Not only were there several appetizers, but about five starters, as well. Then we had lobster flown in from Maine. OMG! Yes, fresh lobster - to die for. This was followed by fresh berries in a rum sauce... this feast with beer, wine, scotch and cigars lasted until 3:00Am. Not bad if we didn't have to fish at 5AM. Ugh! But what a great time we had kayak fishing... more on that in the next segment of Adventure Woman Blog.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Let Freedom and Adventuring Ring!
Adventure Woman loves adventure but we also cherish the wonderful opportunities that come with freedom. This month AdventureWoman.com takes us to Washington DC to salute and explore the nation's capital.
We are featuring our "Seven Must-See Attractions" in Adventure Howl. Our Adventure of the Moment honors Memorial Day and highlights Memorial Day celebrations and ceremonies in Washington DC.
We feature the film, "Fair Game" in our Flicks for Adventure Chicks and review Helen Thomas' Book "Front Row" in the Armchair Adventurer.
We have four fabulous new REAL Adventure Woman. Meet Lynn Prebble, Vernice Armour, Joan Wulff and Peggy Blevins. Four very different yet extraordinary women.
Lastly, visit Fishing Tips and Adventures and discover the great angling exhibition coming in June.
Its all one fabulous adventure and explore it on AdventureWoman.com.
We are featuring our "Seven Must-See Attractions" in Adventure Howl. Our Adventure of the Moment honors Memorial Day and highlights Memorial Day celebrations and ceremonies in Washington DC.
We feature the film, "Fair Game" in our Flicks for Adventure Chicks and review Helen Thomas' Book "Front Row" in the Armchair Adventurer.
We have four fabulous new REAL Adventure Woman. Meet Lynn Prebble, Vernice Armour, Joan Wulff and Peggy Blevins. Four very different yet extraordinary women.
Lastly, visit Fishing Tips and Adventures and discover the great angling exhibition coming in June.
Its all one fabulous adventure and explore it on AdventureWoman.com.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Adventure Woman: Are you a fashion adventurer?
This month on Adventurewoman.com we discuss the adventurous fashionista. In our movie review section, "Flicks for Adventure Chicks" we take a look at the film documentary, The September Issue." This provocative inside look at the magazine Vogue, and it's editor, Anna Wintour, is interesting as well as entertaining. Learn why Wintour says, "Fashion can make people very nervous."
To learn more about Wintour (the most powerful woman in fashion) see the our book review section, "The Armchair Adventurer." Read how Anna begins life as a privileged girl growing up in England (never graduates from college) and ends up holding one of the most elite positions in publishing in the Big Apple. Its a great ride and a great book. Check out our review of the biography on Wintour: Front Row.
To learn more about Wintour (the most powerful woman in fashion) see the our book review section, "The Armchair Adventurer." Read how Anna begins life as a privileged girl growing up in England (never graduates from college) and ends up holding one of the most elite positions in publishing in the Big Apple. Its a great ride and a great book. Check out our review of the biography on Wintour: Front Row.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
REAL Adventure Woman Barbara Cartland
Barbara Cartland is one of the most interesting women to ever grace the planet Earth. She was involved in aviation (making a significant contribution), and made sure WWII brides had beautiful white wedding dresses on their own big day. She sold over 1,000 million books landing her in the Guinness Book of World Records and is arguably the world's most famous romance novelist. If that isn't enough, she was the step-grandmother to the late, great Princess Diana of Wales.
I had the privilege of meeting Dame Cartland at her Hunting Lodge in Scotland years ago (she actually gave a Honeymoon party for my husband and me). She was kind, beautiful and attentive with an exuberant and extravagant personality. It is one of the most memorable evenings of my life. Sadly, she died in 2000, but her books are still widely in print and make an entertaining and absorbing evening of reading.
Dame Cartland is featured as one of our REAL Adventure Women this month. Go to AdventureWoman.com to read about her and our other Adventure Women. You can also see our mini bio of Barbara Cartland below:
Barbara sold over 1,000 million books (the 7th most translated author in the world) and is in the Guinness Book of World Records. During WWII, she selflessly bought 1,000 second-hand wedding dresses for war-time brides allowing them to have a white wedding. Barbara helped to create the first aeroplane-towed glider airmail for which she received the Bishop Wright Air industry Award for her contribution to the development of aviation. She received the most distinguished award given by the city of Paris "La Medaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris" for her contributions as an author. In 1981 she was made a Dame of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to literature and for her community work. Undoubtedly, she was the adventure heroine of her own romance story.
For more on this extraordinary women visit:
www.barbaracartland.com
I had the privilege of meeting Dame Cartland at her Hunting Lodge in Scotland years ago (she actually gave a Honeymoon party for my husband and me). She was kind, beautiful and attentive with an exuberant and extravagant personality. It is one of the most memorable evenings of my life. Sadly, she died in 2000, but her books are still widely in print and make an entertaining and absorbing evening of reading.
Dame Cartland is featured as one of our REAL Adventure Women this month. Go to AdventureWoman.com to read about her and our other Adventure Women. You can also see our mini bio of Barbara Cartland below:
Barbara sold over 1,000 million books (the 7th most translated author in the world) and is in the Guinness Book of World Records. During WWII, she selflessly bought 1,000 second-hand wedding dresses for war-time brides allowing them to have a white wedding. Barbara helped to create the first aeroplane-towed glider airmail for which she received the Bishop Wright Air industry Award for her contribution to the development of aviation. She received the most distinguished award given by the city of Paris "La Medaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris" for her contributions as an author. In 1981 she was made a Dame of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to literature and for her community work. Undoubtedly, she was the adventure heroine of her own romance story.
For more on this extraordinary women visit:
www.barbaracartland.com
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Adventure Woman Loves Tubing!
Do you love the snow but don't know how to ski or snowboard?
If so, try tubing. Tubing is super fun and and very easy. You simply take an inner tube (typically supplied by the outfitter) and ride it to the top of the hill (usually by a pulley mechanism).
Once you get to the top of the hill you simply sit and slide! And its really exciting. Further, the kids will love it and typically no one ever gets hurt. Its just a great time.
Add a little post-tubing hot chocolate and you've just created a great experience and a fabulous family memory.
Tubing is a wonderful winter good time. Don't miss it!
(Photos taken at Diamond Lake, Oregon)
If so, try tubing. Tubing is super fun and and very easy. You simply take an inner tube (typically supplied by the outfitter) and ride it to the top of the hill (usually by a pulley mechanism).
Once you get to the top of the hill you simply sit and slide! And its really exciting. Further, the kids will love it and typically no one ever gets hurt. Its just a great time.
Add a little post-tubing hot chocolate and you've just created a great experience and a fabulous family memory.
Tubing is a wonderful winter good time. Don't miss it!
(Photos taken at Diamond Lake, Oregon)
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