Northwest New Mexico had a couple of fascinating historical locations that we visited while staying in Bloomfield - Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument. After Bloomfield we moved on to Los Alamos, a city about an hour west of Santa Fe and … [Read more...] about Visiting Bandelier National Monument In Los Alamos, NM
Hiking The Kwage Mesa Trail In Los Alamos, NM
After spending a few weeks in Bloomfield, NM, we headed southeast to Los Alamos. We picked Los Alamos as it was close to several places we wanted to visit, but also because when taking a look at the city on Google Maps it seemed like there were endless hiking trails … [Read more...] about Hiking The Kwage Mesa Trail In Los Alamos, NM
Road Trip Stats: Month 38 – Feb 2021
February came and went particularly quickly. I guess that's to be expected seeing as it's the shortest month, but it doesn't feel like that long ago that we were in Austin, TX. Half of last month was spent in self-quarantine or being snowed in, so that had an impact on how … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 38 – Feb 2021
3 Weeks In Bloomfield, NM: Here’s What We Did
After chilling in Texas for a few weeks, Shae and I moved on to Bloomfield, New Mexico - a small city in the northwest corner of the state near Four Corners Monument. We booked three weeks there as New Mexico had a two week self-quarantine requirement for visitors in the … [Read more...] about 3 Weeks In Bloomfield, NM: Here’s What We Did
Visiting Aztec Ruins National Monument In Aztec, NM
A week after visiting Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Shae and I took the short drive from where we were staying in Bloomfield, NM to visit Aztec Ruins National Monument. Contrary to its name, Aztec Ruins National Monument doesn't consist of buildings created by the … [Read more...] about Visiting Aztec Ruins National Monument In Aztec, NM
Google Maps: How To Download Offline Maps (And Why You Should)
I have a terrible sense of direction. I think part of it is lack of necessity. Growing up in the UK, I'd either walk or could take public transportation pretty much everywhere I needed to go. That meant I didn't learn to drive until I was 26, at which point GPS was … [Read more...] about Google Maps: How To Download Offline Maps (And Why You Should)
Visiting Chaco Culture National Historical Park In New Mexico
After we decided to head out west for 2021, I went down a bit of a rabbit hole on Airstream Dog's website. They've done a lot of traveling out west and they seem to enjoy doing a lot of the same stuff that we do - outdoor activities, hiking, pet-friendly activities, breweries, … [Read more...] about Visiting Chaco Culture National Historical Park In New Mexico
Here’s What We Got Up To In Austin, TX
After spending New Year's in New Orleans, Shae, Truffles and I started making our way west to New Mexico. We stopped off along the way in Houston, then made our way on to Austin where we stayed 11 nights. We'd already spent some time in Austin in the first year of our road … [Read more...] about Here’s What We Got Up To In Austin, TX
Hotel Review: Hyatt House Austin Downtown, TX
After stopping off in Houston for almost two weeks, Shae, Truffles and I made our way on to Austin for 11 nights. We'd visited Austin in the first year of our road trip, but hadn't spent too much time downtown. This time we were able to get an excellent deal at the Hyatt House … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt House Austin Downtown, TX
8 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Austin, TX
After enjoying a little down time in Houston, Shae and I continued on to Austin. We'd already visited Austin in the first year of our road trip but stayed in Round Rock, a city about 20 minutes to the north. This time we stayed downtown as we managed to get a great deal on a … [Read more...] about 8 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Austin, TX