Key West Historic Seaport

The Historic Seaport has got to be one of the coolest places in Key West and it is home to some of our favorite restaurants and shops. You can walk the seaport from Front Street all the way around to Caroline to the ferry terminal. If you want to take pictures, a morning stroll along the docks is a sure thing if you walk with your sun to your back. Not far from the ferry terminal is Half Shell Raw Bar where Josh loves the group po boy topped with munster cheese and cole slaw. Joe is more likely to get the broiled seafood combo, but you're sure to find something you'll love on the menu. If you do head to Half Shell, there are a few parking spots right out front, but you are more likely to find parking in the big lot on Caroline or even at the city parking garage. And if you do go, be sure to stop and say hi to Josh and Joe Travels!

Pepe's Cafe Key West Florida

Caroline Street by the seaport is filled with great shops and restaurants and one of the oldest in the Keys has got to be Pepe's Cafe. Pepe's is nearby several of our other favorites, and there patio is a good place to be during happy hour. Pepe's also serves a full breakfast which we think is one of the best times to try a new restaurant in Key West. Thursdays are normally turkey special nights, and Sundays are bar-b-que. Duval is full of a lot of action, but we think you should walk over to Caroline one night and check out the menu at Pepe's, and be sure to say hi if you see Josh and Joe Travels!

BO's Fish Wagon Key West Florida

One of the best parts of being in the Florida Keys is all the fresh seafood, and if you are visiting Key West for the first time one of the best places to try for lunch is BO's Fish Wagon. BO's has been around for a long time and you'll find them at the corner of Caroline and William not far from the historic seaport area. BO's has a simple menu and all outdoor seating, so this is a great pick for lunch on a nice day. So the next time you are in Key West stop by BO's Fish Wagon, and order the grouper grilled and fried shrimp just like Josh and Joe Travels!

Woodruff Place Flea Market Indianapolis Indiana

The first weekend in spring is a great time in Indianapolis because there are so many events happening around town. One of our favorites is the Woodruff Place flea market, which is an annual community yard sale on the near east side of Indianapolis. The flea market is on Saturday and Sunday, and the historic neighborhood can become a congested area when the yard sale crowds show up, but if you look around you can normally find street parking within a few blocks. You can find a lot of the typical yard sale items at the Woodruff Flea Market, but there is also normally a good selection of furniture. We saw a set of mid century chairs for sale, and later that week we saw the exact same chairs in a remodeled home on HGTV, so you can find some cool stuff. And if you want to make a day out of it, start at Woodruff, then hit the Indy Urban Flea and the Midland Antique Market which are both nearby. Be sure to say hello if you happen to see a great mid century find being loaded in the car by Josh and Joe Travels!

Miss Georgetown Fair Queen Sarah Sigmon Spring Portrait Session in Danville

We've had a lot of fun doing pictures with Miss Georgetown Fair 2016 Sarah Sigmon, and pretty soon you'll start seeing pictures from our spring portrait session being used in the Vermilion County area to promote the Georgetown Fair and the Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant coming up in August. Queen Sarah has a busy summer ahead of her, and one of her biggest responsibilities is to be part of the search for the next queen.

Think you've got what it takes to be the next Georgetown Fair Queen? Want to sponsor one of the best programs for young women in Illinois? Look for the Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant on facebook, contact the Georgetown Fair or get in touch with pageant directors Jill Pope and Karen Thornsbrough.

This picture is a preview from our spring portrait session with Queen Sarah, and some of you might recognize the location in Danville. Look for more pictures of Queen Sarah coming this summer, and be sure to tell us which ones you like most when you see Josh and Joe Travels!

Georgetown Fair Queen Sarah Sigmon at the D102 Mother Daughter Contest in Danville

On Saturday, May 13, 2017, we were in Danville, IL, with Miss Georgetown Fair Sarah Sigmon for the D102 Mother Daughter Look-A-Like Contest. It was great to see Tommy B and the D102 crew at the contest, and Queen Sarah was right up front because she was one of the judges. Making appearances with D102 is just part of how the Georgetown Fair Queen is active in the Vermilion County area, and she'll be especially busy this summer promoting the Georgetown Fair coming up in August. Queen Sarah has a lot planning this summer so be sure to wave if you see her official photographers Josh and Joe Travels!

St Louis Zoo and Forest Park

We've been on the go a lot this spring and we wanted to show you a few pictures from a recent weekend in St. Louis. We were in St. Louis to see one of our favorite Georgetown fair queens graduate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and we couldn't pass up the chance to cross the river and spend a little time in one of our favorite cities.

St. Louis is famous for barbecue and we were quick to find our way to Pappy's Smokehouse. Pappy's actually advertises themselves as the best Memphis style bbq in St. Louis, so you'll have to figure out that part on your own. What we can tell you is we waited in line for about 20 minutes before we hit the order counter on a Sunday right at lunch rush and you'd better know what you want to order by the time you hit hit the register. We spent most of the time in line checking out the menu. We waited maybe 5-10 minutes for our food to be brought to our table. Bottom line: Joe says these are some of the best ribs he's had anywhere in the country, and the burnt ends are so good alone you won't want to use too much sauce. Higher recommended.

We also spent a few hours in Forest Park, and because there is no general admission charge to enter the St. Louis Zoo, we went in to check on the elephants. Being in Forest Park reminded us just how cool this place really is - not all cities have an enormous green space filled with parks, golf, museums and a world class zoo. History buffs will remember St. Louis hosted the worlds fair, and we actually parked near the pavilion and walked to zoo's north entrance. We had a lot of fun in St. Louis and we can't wait to be there again, so be sure to say high if you see Josh and Joe Travels!