After visiting Tucson back in April, we headed up to Phoenix for a few day while we waited for Shae's mom and stepdad to fly in to join us for a week near Sedona. We liked the hotel we stayed at in Phoenix so much, we decided to return there the next month after visiting … [Read more...] about Some Downtime In Phoenix, AZ – Here’s What We Did
Restaurant Review: Carlsbad Tavern In Phoenix, AZ
After writing about our delicious lunch at La Posta de Mesilla near Las Cruces, NM, reader GringoLoco recommended that we check out Carlsbad Tavern if we were near Scottsdale while in Arizona. Well, we ended up staying three times at the Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Carlsbad Tavern In Phoenix, AZ
Hotel Review: Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North, AZ
If you'd told me a few months ago that we'd make a special effort to stay at an airport hotel, I probably wouldn't have believed you. I would've been wrong though as that's what happened in April and May. After visiting Tucson again and getting our first COVID vaccinations, we … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North, AZ
1 Week Near Sedona, AZ – Here’s What We Did
Back in April (yep, I'm a little behind on posts!) Shae's mom and stepdad came out to visit us in Arizona. They were keen on visiting Sedona and Jerome, so we booked an Airbnb in Prescott Valley as that was fairly close to both locations. We had a great time while we were … [Read more...] about 1 Week Near Sedona, AZ – Here’s What We Did
Road Trip Stats: Month 41 – May 2021
In our stats for April 2021, I mentioned that I thought we might go over budget during May. That was an understatement. We've done pretty well with our budget over the past 18 months or so, but there have been a few occasions where we've gone properly over budget and … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 41 – May 2021
Restaurant Review: Haunted Hamburger In Jerome, AZ
After taking a wander around Gold King Mine & Ghost Town, Shae and I were ready for some lunch. Shae had been to Jerome a few days earlier with her mom and stepdad, so they'd been able to scope out the town. They'd eaten lunch at Haunted Hamburger and the food was so good … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Haunted Hamburger In Jerome, AZ
45 Photos From Gold King Mine & Ghost Town In Jerome, AZ
After spending a week in Prescott Valley, AZ with Shae's mom and stepdad, they flew back to Virginia while we continued up to Flagstaff. When staying in Prescott Valley, the three of them headed to Jerome while I was working one day and they visited Gold King Mine & Ghost … [Read more...] about 45 Photos From Gold King Mine & Ghost Town In Jerome, AZ
Visiting Tuzigoot National Monument Near Sedona, AZ
While spending a week in Prescott Valley (near Sedona), we headed the short distance northeast to spend the day in the Cottonwood area. Our first stop was Tuzigoot National Monument, a pueblo that was lived in by the Sinagua people from the 1100s to 1400s, but which was only … [Read more...] about Visiting Tuzigoot National Monument Near Sedona, AZ
Restaurant Review: Hideaway House In Sedona, AZ
After hiking up to Cathedral Rock, we decided to reward ourselves by going out to dinner in Sedona. Seeing as we had our dog Truffles with us, we needed to eat somewhere that had a pet-friendly patio. When searching online, Hideaway House fit the bill and had good reviews, so … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Hideaway House In Sedona, AZ
Hiking To Cathedral Rock In Sedona, AZ
I might have a new favorite hike. Hiking to McAfee Knob in Roanoke, VA was always my favorite hike because it offers a good challenge and has some spectacular views at the top. However, our hike to Cathedral Rock in Sedona, AZ last month had some equally - or possibly even … [Read more...] about Hiking To Cathedral Rock In Sedona, AZ