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 Sparky's in Marion, South Carolina Early in July, my husband and I decided to take a road trip to see both sets of parents in North Carolina. Since we live in Dallas, Texas, most people we spoke to thought we were crazy for not flying. After all, it’s 1,200 miles and about 21 hours of driving, mostly on Interstate 20. Due to our mutual dislike of TSA, we did it anyway. Here are some of the surprising things you find out when you don’t fly:
1. Dallas drivers are really bad - I knew it was scary to drive in the city, but I didn’t realize how bad until we traveled out of the Metroplex. Georgian drivers are sedate by comparison, and even 50 miles east of the city people were much more patient.
2. It’s hard to get food in Shreveport/Bossier City - Louisiana has all kinds of legalized gambling, while Texas only has the state lottery. This is why just over the border there are a ton of casinos to attract Texan money. However, it’s not a great place to stop for lunch unless you plan to do some gambling. Continue reading Discoveries from a Southern (US) Road Trip
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