Shae and I kicked off 2020 by spending 3.5 weeks in Mississippi. We'd never visited the Magnolia State before, so we weren't too sure what to expect. Having said that, our impression of Mississippi before visiting wasn't great, but by the end of our time there it had gone up … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Mississippi
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Biloxi, Mississippi
After spending 10 nights in Jackson, our final stop in Mississippi was Biloxi. We'd never visited Mississippi before and the only thing I knew of Biloxi was that there were several casinos. I was therefore picturing it being tacky, but Shae and I actually loved it … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Biloxi, Mississippi
Here’s Why We Don’t Travel Full-Time In An RV
When people find out that Shae and I are on a 5 year, 50 state road trip, one of the first questions we're asked is "Do you have an RV?" The answer is no. I've always meant to write a post explaining why we made that decision and remembered recently that I'd never gotten … [Read more...] about Here’s Why We Don’t Travel Full-Time In An RV
10 Days In Central Mississippi: Here’s What We Got Up To
After spending the first week of 2020 in New Albany, MS, Shae and I made our way south to the Jackson/Ridgeland area of central Mississippi. We booked a 10 night stay there to maximize our points while staying at the Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland (read our review here). We … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Central Mississippi: Here’s What We Got Up To
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland, Mississippi
After leaving New Albany, our second stop in Mississippi on our 50 state road trip was the state capital - Jackson. We actually stayed in Ridgeland which is just to the north of Jackson as the Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland was excellent value when using points which turned … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland, Mississippi
Visiting Wall Doxey State Park In Holly Springs, Mississippi
While staying in New Albany, Shae and I looked for somewhere to go for a short hike. It didn't seem like we had too many options in north Mississippi, but we spotted Wall Doxey State Park while looking on Google Maps and decided to take a trip there. Wall Doxey State Park is … [Read more...] about Visiting Wall Doxey State Park In Holly Springs, Mississippi
Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express New Albany, Mississippi
After seeing out 2019 in Tennessee, our first state of 2020 was Mississippi. Our first stop was New Albany, a city in the north of the state that's halfway between Oxford and Tupelo, the latter of which was Elvis Presley's birthplace. I found a good rate at the Holiday Inn … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express New Albany, Mississippi
3-4 Weeks In Arizona: What Should We Do?
Shae and I will be staying in Louisiana until the end of February to experience Mardi Gras, then we're heading west for the rest of the year. Our next state will be Arizona and it's looking like we'll have 3 weeks there before my parents arrive from the UK. They're coming to … [Read more...] about 3-4 Weeks In Arizona: What Should We Do?
Here’s Our Top 10 Cities We Visited In 2019
In 2018 - the first year of our road trip - Shae and I stayed in more than 50 cities. That number dropped to 37 in 2019 as we realized we'd prefer to stay longer in fewer cities than move more frequently in order to stay in more places. At the start of 2019 we put together a … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Top 10 Cities We Visited In 2019
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Tennessee
Shae and I spent the last four weeks of 2018 in Tennessee, staying in four cities while there - Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville. We actually stayed in Nashville twice as we spent 10 days there before Christmas and returned on December 31 to celebrate New Year's … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Tennessee