Articles By: Milli Thornton

SITE OWNER Milli Thornton started Milliver’s Travels in 2009. With her fun and encouraging style, she manages a staff of 10+ and also welcomes guest bloggers who follow the guidelines for submission. Milli is the author of 'Fear of Writing: putting the fun back into writing.' Read more about her writing career and travel exploits by visiting 'About Milli' here at Milliver's Travels or her author website, millithornton.com

Movies Under the Bridge, Poland, Ohio

Story by Milli Thornton. Photos Copyright © Milli Thornton. I WAS IN Poland, Ohio in July taking photos for a story (Summer Vacations at My Grandma’s House by Julia Munroe Martin) when I met a local who showed me the bridge over Yellow Creek. At first glance, this bridge is nothing special. Sure,...

October 10th, 2011 | STAFF, USA MAINLAND, QUIRKY PLACES, SHOWS/FESTIVALS/HOLIDAYS | Read More

Considering a career break? Here’s the scoop.

Reprinted with permission from BootsnAll. Graphic used with permission. HOW MANY TIMES have you thought “I could get used to this” while mid-vacation? Every time? Yeah, us too. If you currently have a case of the cubicle blues, you might want to consider a career break. What is a career break?...

October 5th, 2011 | DEALS, TIPS&SECRETS | Read More

Funky Signs: Our Church is Like…

From guest contributor Leah of Leah Travels. Photo Copyright © Leah. This photo was taken in or near Lake Charles, Louisiana by ardent traveler Leah during her current road trip. That same day, she tweeted: Famous trees of Oak Valley Plantation, and Nottoway Plantation . . . the Old South harkens. #Louisiana...

September 26th, 2011 | FUNKY SIGNS | Read More

Fall Harvest Festival, White House Fruit Farm, Canfield, Ohio

Story by Milli Thornton. Photos Copyright © Milli Thornton. LAST SATURDAY my friend Joanne invited me to a harvest festival and craft show in nearby Canfield, Ohio. Friday the temperature had dropped to a chilly 59 degrees, but Saturday dawned sunny and warm. Perfect weather for a colorful fall event....

September 23rd, 2011 | STAFF, USA MAINLAND, HARVESTING NATURE'S BOUNTY | Read More

There’s a Passport with Your Name on It

Story by Milli Thornton. Photo Copyright © Milli Thornton. Today, Saturday, September 17 is Passport Day in the USA 2011. How wonderful that there’s a day not only to commemorate it but also to expedite the process for people who’ve been meaning to get around to it. I’ve had a passport...

September 17th, 2011 | STAFF, TRAVEL PREP | Read More

In the Footsteps of Anthony Bourdain: J’s Oyster, Portland, Maine

Story by Milli Thornton & Brian Williams. Photos Copyright © Brian Williams. MY HUSBAND BRIAN called from South Portland, Maine and said he’d just been to the Bug Light. I thought he said “Bud Light,” so I shrieked “WHA?!” Knowing how much he hates Bud Light (he’s more of a...

September 16th, 2011 | VIDEOS, STAFF, USA MAINLAND, DINING, Lighthouses | Read More

Funky Signs: Mr. Bacon in Jail Alley

Photos Copyright © Patrick Ross. Captions by Patrick Ross. My friend Patrick Ross from The Artist’s Road blog recently returned from a family vacation in central and western Virginia. Throughout the trip his travel companion, Mr. Bacon, seized every opportunity to upstage the local signage. Feature...

September 2nd, 2011 | FUNKY SIGNS | Read More