Joe’s Top 12 Donut Shops
Gimmicks, bacon crumbles, and neon glazes aside, the real test of a donut shop is the donut itself. After years of field “research,” these are my 12 donut places across the US that are worth a detour.
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Travel Gear, 2025
In this updated-for-2025 travel gear guide, Joe shares the real-world packing strategies and gear he actually uses: tailored for weekend getaways, international trips, beach vacations, and more. From cameras and laptops to watches, shoes, and the items he no longer brings, this is a practical, opinionated look at how a seasoned traveler packs smart without overthinking it.
Top 10 American Civil War Museums
Joe shares his favorite Civil War museums.
Top 10 American History Museums
Read about the best history museums in the United States, according to Joe. Each features unique artifacts that evoke powerful connections to pivotal historical events. From launchpads to battlefields, explore locations where US history comes alive through the items that witnessed it firsthand.
Power Rankings of Restaurants in Walt Disney World
Joe provides a detailed “power ranking” of sit-down restaurants at Walt Disney World, based on personal dining experiences. Covering a variety of dining spots across different parks and resorts, each restaurant is critiqued on aspects like theme, accessibility, cost, and cuisine. Joe highlights both favorites and disappointments.
Top 10 Tips for Walt Disney World Beginners for 2023
In this article, Joe offers those who are new to visiting Disney and/or Walt Disney World tips from a veteran.
Top 10 Destinations in Texas
Joe provides his top 10 locations to visit in Texas and a very detailed discussion of the food, attractions, shopping, and experience of visiting each location.
Top 10 Things That Walt Disney World Gets Wrong
In this article, Joe details the top 10 things that Disney gets wrong and DEAD wrong.
Caribbean Cruise Ports
In this article, Joe ranks all 21 of the Caribbean Cruise Ports that he has visited, based upon local attractions, shopping, photography, culture, food, and beaches.
Top 10 Tips for Walt Disney World Beginners for 2020
In this article, Joe offers those who are new to visiting Disney and/or Walt Disney World tips from a veteran. (Updated 8/19/2021 to include important COVID-related information.)