As news of the world continued to turn more serious, we were at Bok Tower in Lake Wales Florida. As I look up info on this beautiful place I see that it is actually referred to as a Contemplative Garden, and indeed I felt like we were at the exact

If you’ve ever seen a photograph of mine on Retro Roadmap that you would love to have for your own – it can happen! Just recently I added over 1500 photos to the Mod Betty / Retro Roadmap Flickr archives and am offering prints for sale! Click here to view

Mod Betty to appear as a special guest at the PCA Pop Culture Association 2020 Conference April 15, 2020 in Philadelphia PA!   The Mission of the PCA Pop Culture Association is: …to promote the study of popular culture throughout the world through the establishment and promotion of conferences, publications,

Retro Roadmappers, friends, strangers, world – Mod Betty is on a journey and wants you to come along! For the past 3 years I have been figuring out what helps me get to where I want to go in life, and I want to share what I have learned with

Jan 2020: Good news! Just learned that the Miss Lorraine is open for business! While I haven’t been there to test it out, I’m putting it on the Retro Roadmap – or RHODE map I should say. LOL!  Original 2019 post: Thanks to the social medias for letting Mod Betty

The town that made the  Evergleam Aluminum Christmas Tree celebrates its silvery history! Driving into Manitowoc Wisconsin a few days ago, Mod Betty noticed an unusually high number of vintage aluminum Christmas trees in the shop windows along 8th Street, the main downtown thoroughfare. My Mod Betty senses started twitching and

Retro Roadmap Custom / Handmade charm bracelet by My Aunt Debbie of Lancaster PA! As seen on Mod Betty’s wrist anytime she’s anywhere, this fun and funky statement piece is a limited edition, made just for you, collectors item. Inspired by  the full color Retro Roadmap Roadbook of North / Central New

OH MY GOODNESS this was so much fun! Debbie Serdy AKA My Aunt Debbie in Lancaster PA (and on the interwebs – links below) helps Mod Betty figure out what to do with some of the vintage travel souvenirs she’s amassed. Watch us get all goofy and crafty, and perhaps

So excited that the Limited Edition color version of the latest Retro Roadbook has turned out so beautiful, and is available for pre-order! Here’s the link to get yours while they last! https://www.retroroadmap.com/shop/color-north-central-jersey-retro-roadbook/

Retro Roadmappers! It’s always nice to know I’m not the only one who likes to ‘splore the back roads of New Jersey, so when Mark of Bordentown Walking Tours asked if he could share some of his faves and finds with you all I thought…why not? A rising tide floats

Retro Roadmappers – Mod Betty just loves Love, and what could be more love-filled than getting engaged to be married, especially at an authentic vintage place?! With permission of the bride-to-be Melissa K, I’m sharing some of this story because not only will it make YOUR heart swell, but Mod

January 2020: I am heartbroken to report that Scott’s is not opening for the 2020 season, and is up for sale. If you’re big in heart and wallet, here’s the info to purchase it!    Original 2019 Post: How MARVELOUS is it to discover that a TV show location exists

If you haven’t visited the Retro Roadmap Shop page recently, you’re in for a delightful surprise! That is because Mod Betty just added a bunch of cool stuff, including: The Latest Retro Roadmap Roadbook  –  South Jersey! The standard black and white version is of course available, and if you

Retro Roadmappers – Mod Betty wishes you the best at the beginning of this holiday season, and would love to share with you this thought I’m reminding myself of this shopping season, from my New Year’s Resolution: “Spend your money where your heart is, and you’ll be investing in the