Although named after Athens, Greece, I do not believe that I saw anything in Athens, Texas that left me feeling transported to a far-off land, drenched in history and legends. I did however step back in time when I entered into an old 1960s home that has been repurposed as an eclectic little coffee shop with a bronze sculpture of a big hamburger sitting on the table.

Should you visit Natchez, MS? Absolutely! The rich history and heritage of one of the oldest settlements in the lower Mississippi River Valley will transport you to a different time.

A pitstop in Valdosta, GA, was the delicious and creative reprieve I needed along a long road trip alone.