We visit Jerry’s Hat Museum, where a retiree has turned to an old chapel to house a collection of thousands of hats, pens, odds, ends and other artifacts from his Illinois hometown.
OG lifestyle blogger Joe Miragliotta of JoesDaily.com returns to the show after a decade to update us on his move to southern Illinois, his latest travels, and his new focus on the cruise industry.
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This po…OG lifestyle blogger Joe Miragliotta of JoesDaily.com returns to the show after a decade to update us on his move to southern Illinois, his latest travels, and his new focus on the cruise industry.
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Picture yourself cruising past vintage motels with glowing vacancy signs, stopping for pie at a chrome-trimmed diner, and discovering roadside museums that tell stories most travelers speed right past. Today’s Route 66 isn’t about getting from point A to point B. It's about embracing the journey as …Picture yourself cruising past vintage motels with glowing vacancy signs, stopping for pie at a chrome-trimmed diner, and discovering roadside museums that tell stories most travelers speed right past. Today’s Route 66 isn’t about getting from point A to point B. It's about embracing the journey as America's most iconic highway turns 100.
In this episode, host Angie Orth welcomes Karuna Eberl, a travel journalist and filmmaker who just completed the entire 2,448-mile journey from Illinois to California. Karuna wrote the latest cover stories for AAA Explorer and Westways, documenting her three-week adventure through eight states, visiting local eateries, historic motor courts, and small-town museums that preserve a century of American history.
You'll learn how long you need to enjoy Route 66 and why slowing down transforms the experience. She also shares the cultural landmarks that make this highway a living time capsule and practical tips on where to stay and how to navigate the route.
What You’ll Learn:
3:35 Why slowing down transforms the Route 66 experience
8:13 Mid-century Americana's roadside diners and motor lodges
13:41 Must-see roadside attractions
19:12 The historic motor courts that connect travelers
24:30 Essential lessons from 2,500 miles on the Mother Road
