After visiting Idaho Falls and Boise, our final week in Idaho was spent in Coeur d'Alene. Coeur d'Alene is a city in northern Idaho, about 100 miles south of the Canadian border. I'd heard great things about the city from people who'd visited there and raved about its beauty. … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Coeur d’Alene: Here’s What We Did
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Living In Hotels: These Are The Credit Cards We Use To Pay For Stays
One of the ways we're able to afford living in hotels on our road trip is by earning as many hotel points as possible. We then maximize those points as best we can to get as many free nights as possible. Trying to maximize our points when redeeming them means that there are … [Read more...] about Living In Hotels: These Are The Credit Cards We Use To Pay For Stays
Hotel Review: Sleep Inn Beaver-Beckley, West Virginia
After spending 2.5 weeks in the UK and Amsterdam, it was finally time to get back on the road for our 50 state road trip. Our destination was Kentucky, the 12th state of our road trip. We were setting off from Portsmouth VA as we'd stayed with Shae's mom and stepdad for a few … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Sleep Inn Beaver-Beckley, West Virginia
Hotel Review: Comfort Inn Arundel, UK
The reason Shae and I paused our 50 state road trip to fly across the Atlantic was because one of my best friends since childhood was getting married. The wedding was in the quaint town of Arundel which is about an hour from where my parents live. Knowing that we'd likely want … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Comfort Inn Arundel, UK
Hotel Review: Rodeway Inn & Suites Parsons, Kansas
After spending 10 days in Wichita, we continued heading east. The southeast corner of Kansas is home to a few things we thought were worth visiting, so we booked a four night stay at the Rodeway Inn & Suites Parsons. We'd never stayed at a Rodeway Inn before and, although … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Rodeway Inn & Suites Parsons, Kansas
Here’s My 2019 Hotel Wishlist
Shae and I spent all of 2018 living in hotels and Airbnbs while on our 50 state road trip. As a result, we've stayed in more than 50 different properties and have been extremely fortunate to not have any terrible stays. Well, other than the septic tank backing up in one … [Read more...] about Here’s My 2019 Hotel Wishlist
Review: Quality Inn Eau Claire, Wisconsin
When looking for somewhere to stay in Eau Claire WI, there weren't any good options for using our points. There were a couple of nice-looking properties on Airbnb, but they were pretty far outside the city. In the end, we found a fairly good rate at the Quality Inn Eau … [Read more...] about Review: Quality Inn Eau Claire, Wisconsin
How To Find Each Hotel’s Pet Policy
When you're traveling with a pet, it can be hard to find hotels to stay at. Not all hotels accept pets and those that do have different pet policies. Some allow dogs up to 80 lbs, whereas others only accept dogs up to 20 lbs. Most don't accept cats, although a few do. Some … [Read more...] about How To Find Each Hotel’s Pet Policy
Review: Econo Lodge Arena Wilkes-Barre PA
Having left Ohio, Shae and I started making our way to Vermont for the 5th state on our 50 state road trip. It was going to be a 12-13 hour drive and, as we weren't due to leave until the afternoon, we decided to stop halfway along the route. After researching our options, it … [Read more...] about Review: Econo Lodge Arena Wilkes-Barre PA
Review: Quality Inn Medical Center Area, Augusta, Georgia
For our three night stay in Augusta, Georgia, we booked ourselves in at the Quality Inn Medical Center Area. That's because it looked like our best option when comparing location and price. The hotel seemed to be close to downtown and within walking distance of the canal and … [Read more...] about Review: Quality Inn Medical Center Area, Augusta, Georgia