I'm sure Shae and I will make a ton of mistakes over the years on our 50 state road trip. I therefore figured it'd be fun (for you!) if I wrote a series of posts all about our mistakes. To kick off the series, here's a mistake we made a few days ago before the road trip even … [Read more...] about Road Trip Mistake #1: How To Not Relocate To Florida
Review: Aloft Raleigh NC
Shae and I headed south at Thanksgiving from Virginia to Florida to change our state of domicile ahead of our 50 state road trip. Seeing as that trip's going to last five years, we thought we'd take the opportunity to spend some time with her Dad, so we brought him and our dog … [Read more...] about Review: Aloft Raleigh NC
How Much Are Hilton Honors Points Worth?
When collecting points in hotel loyalty programs, it’s worth having an idea of the value of those points. The reason why is because the value of a point is different from loyalty scheme to loyalty scheme. One point with SPG is worth a different amount to Choice which is worth … [Read more...] about How Much Are Hilton Honors Points Worth?
The 10 Worst Things About Living In Hotels
Shae and I are now living in hotels ahead of our 5 year, 50 state road trip. There are some great benefits to not owning or renting your home and we shared the 10 best things about living in hotels last week. We're not naive though and know that there are plenty of … [Read more...] about The 10 Worst Things About Living In Hotels
Review: Sam & Omie’s Restaurant, Nags Head, NC
We headed down to Nags Head, NC for my half marathon a couple of days early so that we could enjoy being by the ocean. After getting settled in at the Fin N' Feather Waterside Inn, the four of us were ready for some food. Shae's parents suggested Sam & Omie's - a … [Read more...] about Review: Sam & Omie’s Restaurant, Nags Head, NC
Two Great Ways AARP Can Save You Money When Traveling
Before we start, there's something important to know - AARP isn't just for people over the age of 50. You can join at any age - Shae and I are both members and we're only in our 30s. All that's required is payment of the annual membership fee. Membership is excellent value, … [Read more...] about Two Great Ways AARP Can Save You Money When Traveling
How Much Are IHG Rewards Club Points Worth?
When collecting points in hotel loyalty programs, it's worth having an idea of the value of those points. The reason why is because the value of a point is different from loyalty scheme to loyalty scheme. One point with SPG is worth a different amount to Choice which is worth … [Read more...] about How Much Are IHG Rewards Club Points Worth?
The 10 Best Things About Living In Hotels
The day's finally here. Shae, Truffles and I have moved out of our apartment and are now living in hotels full-time. We'll be living like this for the next five years on our 50 state road trip, usually moving every 5-7 days. Living in hotels has its benefits, so I thought I'd … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Things About Living In Hotels
Instant Pot Hoisin Salmon, Rice & Broccoli Recipe
One of my favorite meals is hoisin salmon with rice and broccoli. It's delicious, but in the past it was a bit of a pain to prepare. That's because the salmon would be cooked in the oven, the rice boiled in one pot and the broccoli steamed in another. That also meant there'd … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Hoisin Salmon, Rice & Broccoli Recipe
6 Weeks Until Our 50 State Road Trip – Here’s How Our Planning’s Going
I wrote a post back in July setting out all the preparation we still needed to do in advance of our 50 state road trip. I then wrote a follow-up post six weeks ago providing an update on how our preparation was going (spoiler: it was going better than I thought it … [Read more...] about 6 Weeks Until Our 50 State Road Trip – Here’s How Our Planning’s Going