Before visiting Pittsburgh, I'd pictured it being gray, dreary, industrial and somewhat run down. I was wrong. The Steel City is far prettier than I was expecting. That might've been helped by the fact that there were some lovely fall colors while we were there, but it also … [Read more...] about 2 Weeks In Pittsburgh, PA – Here’s What We Did
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Hiking To Cucumber Falls At Ohiopyle State Park, PA (Plus Natural Rock Slides)
While staying in Pittsburgh, Shae and I drove an hour south to visit Ohiopyle State Park to hike to Cucumber Falls. It's a popular place to visit in prime summer season for water activities on the Youghiogheny River including whitewater rafting, but it was possibly even more … [Read more...] about Hiking To Cucumber Falls At Ohiopyle State Park, PA (Plus Natural Rock Slides)
Riding The Duquesne Incline In Pittsburgh, PA
The Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh, PA was the third time we've taken a ride on a funicular on our 50 state road trip and it still doesn't get old. Our first experience riding a funicular was back in 2019 when we rode the Mountain Incline Railway in Chattanooga, TN. We then … [Read more...] about Riding The Duquesne Incline In Pittsburgh, PA
21 Historical Things To Do In Philadelphia
To kick off the 29th state of our 50 state road trip - Pennsylvania - Shae, Truffles and I visited Philadelphia for almost two weeks. This was our first time visiting Philadelphia and we loved it there. I didn't know much about the city before we arrived and so hadn't … [Read more...] about 21 Historical Things To Do In Philadelphia
RAGBRAI 2022 (Part 2): That Time I Rode 462 Miles Across Iowa On My Bicycle
Welcome back to the next installment to my RAGBRAI 2022 adventure. Part 1 can be found here, but just in case you'd like to continue on I'll give you a short recap and glossary of terms that may help as you read. Quick Recap RAGBRAI is the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride … [Read more...] about RAGBRAI 2022 (Part 2): That Time I Rode 462 Miles Across Iowa On My Bicycle
RAGBRAI 2022 (Part 1): That Time I Rode 462 Miles Across Iowa On My Bicycle
I feel like I have so much to say about riding RAGBRAI this summer and yet, no words seem to adequately convey the experience. I'll do my very best to share with you my experiences and feelings throughout the week and how I'm feeling looking back (I can't believe it was now … [Read more...] about RAGBRAI 2022 (Part 1): That Time I Rode 462 Miles Across Iowa On My Bicycle
Top 6 Ideas For A Great Girl’s Weekend In Chicago, IL
Before heading to Europe for a month this summer, my mom and I spent 4 days together in Chicago to have a joint early birthday celebration and to see Elton John on his farewell tour. Here's our best things from that time that could make a great girl's weekend for anyone! 1) … [Read more...] about Top 6 Ideas For A Great Girl’s Weekend In Chicago, IL
Dublin, Ireland: The End Of Our 5 Week International Trip
Having spent a month in England, France and Northern Ireland this summer, Shae and I made our way down from Belfast to Dublin for the last four days of our trip. We'd visited the Republic of Ireland three times in the past and Dublin on one of those occasions, but there was a … [Read more...] about Dublin, Ireland: The End Of Our 5 Week International Trip
Liverpool & Belfast: Week 4 Of Our 5 Week International Trip
After a busy time during the first three weeks of our five week international trip this summer, the busyness continued for the remaining two weeks. Our adventures left off in London; from there we went up to Liverpool, then across the Irish Sea to Belfast and then down to Dublin … [Read more...] about Liverpool & Belfast: Week 4 Of Our 5 Week International Trip
London, Paris & London Again: Week 3 Of Our 5 Week International Trip
After saying farewell to my friends in Woking, Shae and I took the train up to London for the next stage of our international trip this summer. This part of our trip was a little different though because we were joined for the week by our friends who flew over from Portland, … [Read more...] about London, Paris & London Again: Week 3 Of Our 5 Week International Trip