Uncovering The Corners Of The World

A mermaid statue in Denmark, an icebreaker ship in Germany, and an old-time market in Poland?

Collin Sugg returns to describe his action-packed trip to Europe, where he visited six countries on a seven-day cruise. Be on the lookout for Episode 117 to hear more about Collin's trip to Europe.

We continue our Route 66 road trip through Dwight, Pontiac, and Petersburg, Illinois.

Our itinerary includes:

• Ambler’s Texaco Gas Station;
• Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum;
• Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum;
• the Museum of the Gilding Arts; and
• Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site.

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, and to celebrate, we cruise to some of the quaint, small towns along the Mother Road in Illinois. Each landmark captures the charm and spirit of the Route, from its restored nostalgic service stations to its larger-than-life statues to its sweet, sticky condiments.

Our itinerary includes:

• Two Cell Jail & Riviera Restaurant;
• The Shop on Route 66;
• Gemini Giant;
• Polk-a-Dot Drive In;
• Ryburn Place Gifts and Gab at Sprague’s Super Service; and
• Funks Grove Maple Sirup Farm.

Bugs nibble at our elbows, and the sun burns our necks as we climb the tallest mountain on the East Coast to take in the breathtaking views of Acadia National Park in Maine. Next, we stop for lunch at a bakery to try a sweet wild blueberry pie before strolling through a museum with Native American crafts and another museum dedicated to the small but mighty Atlantic Puffins.  

Happy Independence Day/Happy 250th Anniversary (United States)!

We drive to Delaware, the first state in the United States, to visit the whimsical land of fairy tales at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Next, we search for a fort along the sandy beaches of Cape Henlopen State Park before dropping by the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes, the first town in the state.

Music credit to Makesoundmusic (Adventure Intro)

Squirrels and chipmunks scurry around the forest, jumping on boulders with biblical verses on them at the Scripture Rocks Heritage Park, our first stop this week. Next, we climb the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and then walk to a museum known for its extensive collection of medical artifacts. Lastly, we explore the Indian Echo Caverns.

Looking down from the pedestrian bridge in a forest in Pennsylvania, we find Kinzua Bridge (or at least what was left of the bridge after a tornado struck it). Next, we travel to the “Birthplace of the United States” to walk through Elfreth's Alley and Independence Hall. Lastly, we visit the Liberty Bell Center and the Museum of the American Revolution.

Where was the iconic Reuben sandwich invented? What can you find at the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia in Lincoln, Nebraska? Are there any museums worth visiting in Nebraska?

In the second part of my conversation with Collin about Nebraska, Collin dives into the history of the iconic corned beef and Swiss cheese sandwich invented in Nebraska, the Reuben sandwich. While in Nebraska, he ate lunch in a café housed in a former firehouse station, toured the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, watched a musical chronicling the life of Tina Turner, and attended a play where his sister designed the costumes.

Welcome to season 7! Happy New Year!

What is the “Go Big Red” exhibit at the Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln? How does the Native American museum in Nebraska compare to the Native American museum in New Mexico? Who has been inducted into the University of Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame?

While visiting his sister at the University of Lincoln, Nebraska, Collin takes a few days to explore the area. On this week’s episode, he shares his day-to-day adventures from taking a stroll through a garden to touring the University of Nebraska’s sports hall of fame.

*In this episode, I'm testing new music at the beginning.

Music credit to Makesoundmusic (Adventure Intro)

What artworks can be found at the Museum of International Folk Art?  Which church in New Mexico is considered the “Oldest Church” in the United States? Where was the Western TV series Longmire filmed?

Collin Sugg continues to share his adventures in New Mexico, where he visited iconic churches, learned about Native Americans' culture, and grabbed a bite at a tavern that was featured in the TV Show Longmire.