{"id":3898,"date":"2022-02-02T19:12:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T19:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?page_id=3898"},"modified":"2022-02-05T01:32:43","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T01:32:43","slug":"usa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/travel\/usa\/","title":{"rendered":"USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside id=\"rpwe_widget-19\" class=\"widget rpwe_widget recent-posts-extended amr_widget\"><h2 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Recent Posts<\/span><\/h2><div  class=\"rpwe-block\"><ul class=\"rpwe-ul\"><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/the-cookout-at-south-beach-wine-food-festival-a-must-experience-culinary-event\/\" target=\"_self\"><img class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shana-100x100.jpg\" alt=\"The Cookout at South Beach Wine &#038; Food Festival: A Must-Experience Culinary Event\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/the-cookout-at-south-beach-wine-food-festival-a-must-experience-culinary-event\/\" target=\"_self\">The Cookout at South Beach Wine &#038; Food Festival: A Must-Experience Culinary Event<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">By Shana Lee The Truth Travel Correspondent There are food events, and then there are experiences that stay with you long after the last bite. 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For instance, there are thousands of pages written on the historical importance [&hellip;]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/stories-sites-and-legacy-kentuckys-african-american-heritage-trail-2\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/29\/an-adventure-in-the-big-apple\/\" target=\"_self\"><img class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20250221_192440_wm-100x100.jpg\" alt=\"An Adventure in the Big Apple\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/29\/an-adventure-in-the-big-apple\/\" target=\"_self\">An Adventure in the Big Apple<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">By The Social Butterfly\u00a0 Special to The Truth Donnetta Carter, The Social Butterfly, and Beverly Robinson,\u00a0Everyday Women, took a trip to New York City and a had grand experience. The Everyday Woman teamed up with The Social Butterfly Public Figure to take an amazing adventure to the Big Apple to explore the city and a [&hellip;]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/29\/an-adventure-in-the-big-apple\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/cruise-ride-and-roam-explore-kentucky-by-car-train-and-boat\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb rpwe-default-thumb\" src=\"http:\/\/placehold.it\/45x45\/f0f0f0\/ccc\" alt=\"Cruise, Ride and Roam: Explore Kentucky by Car, Train and Boat\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/cruise-ride-and-roam-explore-kentucky-by-car-train-and-boat\/\" target=\"_self\">Cruise, Ride and Roam: Explore Kentucky by Car, Train and Boat<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">Special to The Truth \u201cHorsepower\u201d is a multifaceted word in Kentucky. Hearing that term coupled with the Bluegrass State, folks might first think of horseracing. However, it can also describe the various ways to get around and experience Kentucky\u2014car, train or boat\u2014along with the many opportunities to learn more about these modes of transportation. Bowling [&hellip;]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/cruise-ride-and-roam-explore-kentucky-by-car-train-and-boat\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/31\/my-virgin-voyage-cruise\/\" target=\"_self\"><img class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-100x100.jpg\" alt=\"My Virgin Voyage Cruise\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/31\/my-virgin-voyage-cruise\/\" target=\"_self\">My Virgin Voyage Cruise<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">By Ricky Tyus, Owner Tyus Tours &amp; Travel The Truth Travel Correspondent Pamela Coleman &amp; Ricky Tyus (L. to R.): Ricky Tyus, Pamela Coleman, Malynn and Bryan James Virgin Voyages invited me on a four-day travel agent cruise from Miami to The Beach Club Bimini. 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But this year, celebrating National Bourbon Day in Bardstown, Kentucky \u2014 the Bourbon Capital of the World \u2014 was an experience I won\u2019t soon forget. I [&hellip;]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/31\/bardstown-pours-on-the-charm-for-national-bourbon-week\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/29\/tea-around-town\/\" target=\"_self\"><img class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1tea-100x100.jpg\" alt=\"Tea Around Town\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/29\/tea-around-town\/\" target=\"_self\">Tea Around Town<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">By Ricky Tyus, Owner Tyus Tours &amp; Travel Travel Contributor I traveled to Baltimore for a Legal Shield convention and spent four days visiting my sister, Sonya Horton Thomas, who lives in the D.C. area. On my first day, Sonya and I enjoyed a bus tour called \u201cTea Around Town.\u201d This tour offers a unique [&hellip;]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/29\/tea-around-town\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/27\/the-civil-rights-trail\/\" target=\"_self\"><img class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cr-100x100.jpg\" alt=\"The Civil Rights Trail\u00a0\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/27\/the-civil-rights-trail\/\" target=\"_self\">The Civil Rights Trail\u00a0<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">By Ricky Tyus, Owner of Tyus Tours &amp; Travel The Truth Travel Consultant Today, as Black history is being removed from many school systems in America, it is crucial to recognize that true history can still be found along the Civil Rights Trail. The Civil Rights Trail preserves and commemorates the monumental efforts and sacrifices [&hellip;]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/27\/the-civil-rights-trail\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"rpwe-li rpwe-clearfix\"><a class=\"rpwe-img\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/27\/the-cookout-at-south-beach-wine-food-festival-a-celebration-of-black-culture-flavor-and-community\/\" target=\"_self\"><img class=\"rpwe-alignleft rpwe-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/unnamed-7-100x100.jpg\" alt=\"The Cookout at South Beach Wine &#038; Food Festival: A Celebration of Black Culture, Flavor and Community\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><h3 class=\"rpwe-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/27\/the-cookout-at-south-beach-wine-food-festival-a-celebration-of-black-culture-flavor-and-community\/\" target=\"_self\">The Cookout at South Beach Wine &#038; Food Festival: A Celebration of Black Culture, Flavor and Community<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"rpwe-summary\">By Shana Lee The Truth Travel Contributor The South Beach Wine &amp; Food Festival is packed with so many fun events, but there\u2019s one that stands out for its flavor, energy, and deeper cultural significance\u2014The Cookout. 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