Daniel Mercer

Some places make affordable living sound good on paper. This one makes it feel realistic in everyday life.…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 12

If you are hungry and struggling to decide where to eat, I completely understand you. Florida offers a…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 12

When you see an Amish-style grocery store, you already know there’s a good sandwich waiting inside. There’s something…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 12

You can feel pretty quickly when a place offers the kind of pace people start craving later in…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 12

Florida is a great place to spend a weekend. This state offers countless spots for walking along rivers,…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 12

Secondhand shopping in California can feel like a full-on hunt, and this place makes it a thrill from…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 11

The best pie shops do not need much to win people over. A great slice, a familiar dining…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 11

Maine has no shortage of places worth visiting, and choosing the best ones is not as easy as…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 11

Few places fully commit to a spooky theme, but when one does, it tends to impress with its…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 11

Some restaurant meals disappear from your mind before you even get home. This is not one of them.…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 11

Ice cream was one of the best parts of childhood, those simple moments when a cone or a…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 10

You can tell pretty quickly when a place has earned its following. People walk in like they already…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 10

You can tell pretty quickly when a place is more than just a quick stop. People arrive with…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 10

You know a place is special when your first reaction is, wait, is that water actually real? That…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 9

Ever get the feeling you are about to find a place people cannot believe is real until they…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 9

A great steakhouse does not have to shout to earn loyalty. It just has to keep putting remarkable…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 9

Some dinners are good, and some are the whole reason you got in the car. One bite in,…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 8

Texas does not do small, and that includes thrifting. Around the state, you can walk into stores packed…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 8

Missouri knows how to surprise you, especially when the day calls for something fun that does not drain…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 8

Not every great hike has to leave you sore, sweaty, and questioning your life choices. There is a…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 8

Texas does not do small, and this place proves it fast. You show up thinking you will browse…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 7

Planning a meal for a whole group is usually where things get complicated. Pennsylvania makes it a lot…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 7

Michigan knows cars better than almost anywhere else, so a place like this already has a head start.…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 6

The best meals often hide in plain sight. They don’t shout for attention, yet the flavors stop you…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 6

Missouri keeps things interesting, especially when you are up for a day of wandering and finding something unexpected.…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 6

Sandwiches are one of the most common meals, whether it’s for breakfast or a quick break at work.…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

The best stores are the ones that have a bit of everything, so you do not have to…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

Homemade pies are exactly what take me back to childhood and my grandmother. No one makes a homemade…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

Some good things really do last. In a time when so many old-school favorites have disappeared, this Nebraska…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

If you are tired of steakhouses and looking for a buffet, check. If you want to choose exactly…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

California is the right place if you are craving seafood. There are plenty of spots where these delicacies…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

Some outdoor places change your mood the second you arrive. The noise fades. The pace slows. And suddenly,…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

Few people know that a movie was actually filmed in this place, but for most visitors, it is…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

Handmade craftsmanship is becoming increasingly rare today, and it is harder and harder to find. Whatever you order…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

Seafood is one of the hardest things to cook properly. Most of us can confidently call ourselves food…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

How does a perfect steak look? Have you ever actually tasted a truly good one? There is a…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

For a good dinner, three things have to come together. Good food, a good restaurant, and an atmosphere…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

“Mom, take me here.” How many times have you heard that echo through a car ride, followed by…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

How many times have you sat down to eat and wondered just how fresh your food really is?…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5