Several states already seemed unlikely to ever get a Buc-ee’s. Recent comments from the company’s founder suggest that list may be getting longer. About a year and change ago, we …
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Sometimes, travel is about happy coincidences. Things you didn’t plan. Like ending up in Salzburg during a local festival. Or wandering into a London pub during someone’s big birthday party …
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We Drove To Basel To See Where Switzerland, Germany & France Meet
by Joe H.by Joe H.When we decided to rent a car in Germany, many opportunities suddenly opened up to us. One of them was Switzerland. Visiting Basel, Switzerland, wasn’t originally part of our trip. …
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The States Where Buc-ee’s Is Expanding Next — And The Ones That May Never Get One
by Sharon H.by Sharon H.The beloved Texas travel-stop chain keeps spreading across the country, although some planned locations are facing delays and uncertainty. There was a time when Buc-ee’s was basically a Texas-only phenomenon. …
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Buc-ee’s has a loyal following—but a new rule about how you pay for gas is leaving some customers frustrated. Buc-ee’s is known for having some of the cleanest restrooms in …
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Why Buc-ee’s Has an “F” Rating From the Better Business Bureau — And What Happened
by Sharon H.by Sharon H.Buc-ee’s has one of the most loyal fan bases in the travel world — which makes what happened next a little surprising. If you’ve read our blog for a while, …
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We Experienced This So You Don’t Have To: Florida’s Lamest Tourist Attraction
by Sharon H.by Sharon H.For my husband Joe and me, we’ll do things just to say that we did it. That’s how I got to spend my last “birthday that ended with a zero” …
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Is This the Beginning of the End for South of the Border?
by Sharon H.by Sharon H.South of the Border (SOTB), that iconic, kitschy relic from the early 1950s, has been experiencing some hard times for years. Located on I-95, just south of the border between …
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Dolly Parton Is Taking Over America’s Rest Stops — And Honestly, It Tracks
by Sharon H.by Sharon H.There can’t be a whole lot of people who dislike Dolly Parton. Even if you’re not a fan of her music, there’s also all the good that she’s done. She’s …
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This Trout Farm in the Smokies Lets You Catch and Eat Your Own Fish
by Joe H.by Joe H.During our stay in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area, we decided to take a little detour from our cabin in the mountains for lunch. About 30–40 minutes from the main strip …
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