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1 Night in Pismo Beach, CA
After a not-so-great stop in San Francisco (I decided not to highlight our one-night stay there as we entered California from Bend,...
Jul 30, 20212 min read


3 Nights in Bend, OR
Bend is a special place that offers abundant opportunities to enjoy nature through a plethora of trails and Alpine lakes while also...
Jul 28, 20219 min read


3 Nights in Montana
Montana is one of those places I have always mysteriously been drawn to. I'm not sure where this innate attraction to the state comes...
Jul 26, 202110 min read


1 Night in Dayton, WA
Have you ever heard of Dayton, WA? If you're like most people, chances are you haven't. I needed to find us a stop between Glacier...
Jul 25, 20215 min read


2 Nights in Mount Rushmore, SD
South Dakota is extremely underrated. The state not only houses Mount Rushmore but also majestic national parks, quirky little towns, and...
Jul 21, 20217 min read


24 Hours in Sioux Falls, SD.
We wrongly had very low expectations of Sioux Falls as we pulled into the city. A stay here was simply meant to be a convenient stopover...
Jul 19, 20215 min read


2 Nights in Minneapolis, MN.
I absolutely fell in love with the Land of 10,000 lakes. Minnesota is a picturesque state populated by some of the warmest and...
Jul 18, 202110 min read


2 Nights in Madison, WI.
The people in Madison are extremely friendly and easygoing, ready to strike up a conversation at any time. Despite the large...
Jul 16, 20219 min read


20 Hours in Chicago, IL.
I totally messed up on this leg of the road trip by booking only a one-night stay in this incredible city. Coming from New York City, I...
Jul 14, 20215 min read


2 Nights in Grand Haven, MI.
Grand Haven captures everything I have ever dreamt of when I catch myself longing for summer. This quintessential lake town is a dream...
Jul 13, 20218 min read


20 Hours in Cleveland, OH
We hit Cleveland in a tizzy and stormed through the small downtown area engaging with as many sights and activities that could possibly...
Jul 11, 20213 min read


Favorite Old & New NYC Restaurants
Our last three months living in New York as locals were spent revisiting our favorite restaurants while also discovering new ones. We...
Jul 7, 202112 min read


Best (and Worst) of the USA
After nine months on the road exploring our gorgeous country, I am super excited to share with you my personal "best of" list. Please...
May 10, 202115 min read


1 Night in Knoxville, TN
After a long drive from New Orleans, we didn't have much energy left in us to explore Knoxville. From the quick drive through downtown...
Apr 4, 20212 min read


2 Nights in New Orleans, LA
We decided to skip the typical tourist agenda while in New Orleans and instead experienced life as locals for the two wonderful nights we...
Apr 3, 20217 min read


3 Nights in Austin, TX
They say "third time's a charm" and this well-used saying certainly applied during our third visit to Austin. The first time I visited...
Apr 1, 20214 min read


9 Nights in Santa Fe, NM
With each visit to Santa Fe, I become more enthralled with the city. On this third visit, there was still so much left to discover in...
Mar 29, 20219 min read


7 Nights in Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff's proximity to Sedona, The Grand Canyon, Route 66, Coconino National Forest, Snowbowl Ski Mountain, and many other attractive...
Mar 20, 202110 min read


6 Weeks in San Diego, CA
A stop in San Diego during our road trip is one that truly changed our lives. We were so quickly mesmerized by the city's enchanting...
Mar 11, 202130 min read


1 Night in Las Vegas, NV
We recently made a one night stop in Vegas on October 30, 2020, as we headed to Palm Springs. During that visit, we stayed at the...
Feb 1, 20213 min read
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