Author Archives: Tom Adkinson
11 truths uncovered on a Caribbean cruise
By Tom Adkinson Every cruise is a voyage of discovery, and at least some of those discoveries are about human behavior. Here are 11 accumulated from a Caribbean cruise. After achieving a certain age or a certain weight, men shouldn’t … Continue reading
Celebrating the world’s biggest pistachio
By Tom Adkinson (Editor’s note: February 26 is National Pistachio Day, but everyday is a holiday at PistachioLand.) ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – If it weren’t for White Sands National Park and the Manhattan Project atomic bomb heritage of Alamogordo, the … Continue reading
America gets new national park for Christmas
By Tom Adkinson ALAMAGORDO, New Mexico – Merry Christmas, America! You got a new national park just a few days before the big day for opening presents. It is White Sands National Park between Alamogordo and Las Cruces, New Mexico. … Continue reading
And the wall came tumbling down
BERLIN — I was in grammar school when the Berlin Wall went up, and I was married with three children when it came down. The physical division of Berlin began in 1961 and ended in 1989 — 30 years ago … Continue reading
Hopscotching through Southern Oregon in Autumn
By Tom Adkinson The big-city appeal of Portland means it gets plenty of visitor attention, but meandering through the small towns and two-lane highways of southern Oregon provides a completely different set of diversions. If you fly into the region … Continue reading
Meet the Texas Doctor Also Skilled in Chocolate Making
By Tom Adkinson GRAPEVINE, Texas – Sue Williams wanted to be a county agricultural agent, but she became a medical doctor and a chocolate maker instead – and the world is a better place for that. Just ask anyone who … Continue reading
100 Things To Do In Nashville Before You Die – Tom Adkinson’s New Book!
We’re super excited here at Travel World Central to announce the newest book by our very own Tom Adkinson! You’ve seen his awesome posts, now get his amazing book all about Nashville, Tennessee! This lighthearted guide to 100 special activities … Continue reading
Times Square, 1 Hour, 10 Photos – Now GO!
By Tom Adkinson NEW YORK – You’re in Midtown with an hour to spare before your next appointment. What do you do with that small amount of time, just 60 minutes? My decision was a personal challenge – get 10 … Continue reading
Barbados, Bajan, Beautiful
By Tom Adkinson About 270,000 people call Barbados home, and the face of every one of them almost cries out to be photographed. From the Friday fish fry at Oistins toward the south end of the island, to the markets … Continue reading
Best Atmosphere and Food on Tybee Island, GA!
In all honesty, this place can NOT be beat! This is a must stop for us when we get to visit Tybee Island. First off, if you haven’t been to Tybee Island, Georgia yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?! This … Continue reading
