After spending Thanksgiving back in Hampton Roads, VA to spend time with family, Shae, Truffles and I headed to the 17th state (18th if you include Washington D.C.) on our 50 state road trip - Tennessee. Our first stop was Chattanooga, a city in the southeast corner of the … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Country Inn & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
Riding The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Shae doesn't like heights. She doesn't like missing out on the opportunity to experience something new either though, which is why she wanted to ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway in Chattanooga, Tennessee with me. We'd originally planned to check out the Enchanted … [Read more...] about Riding The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway In Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Norfolk Chesapeake (Greenbrier Area), Virginia
After spending 12 days visiting Washington D.C., we made our way down to Hampton Roads, VA to spend Thanksgiving week near family. To give us a little more space, we decided to book a hotel stay rather than stay with Shae's mom or dad. There were a few good options, with the … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Norfolk Chesapeake (Greenbrier Area), Virginia
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Washington D.C.
Shae and I recently spent 12 days in Washington D.C. while on our 50 state road trip. Well, I say "in" Washington D.C., but we actually stayed in Chantilly, VA as hotels downtown were too expensive for our budget, but I wish we'd arranged some of that differently. Despite … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Washington D.C.
We’re Changing How We Calculate Our Budget – Here’s Why
Shae and I are about to get a little more money to spend each month! If you've been following our road trip for a while, you'll know that we publish our stats each month which includes how we did with our budget. Our road trip budget is $100 per day which has to include … [Read more...] about We’re Changing How We Calculate Our Budget – Here’s Why
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport South, Virginia
During our recent visit to Washington D.C., we decided to stay 12 nights at the Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport South. In hindsight, that was a bit of a mistake. Not because the hotel was terrible, but because it was a pain driving into the city each day. Instead, I wish … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport South, Virginia
Road Trip Stats: Month 23 – November 2019
When writing up our stats for October, I mentioned that I expected us to go over budget in November due to how high our accommodation costs were due to be. That prediction came true, with us going pretty far over budget. Despite that, we did better than I'd been expecting and … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 23 – November 2019
25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)
Washington D.C. is surprisingly great if you're on a budget. It's not great when it comes to the cost of hotels, which led to our latest road trip mistake. When it comes to things to do though, it's excellent. The nation's capital is full of monuments, memorials, museums, … [Read more...] about 25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)
Road Trip Mistake #10: Trying To Balance Time & Money… And Failing
One of the biggest challenges of our 50 state road trip is booking accommodation in optimal locations at a low cost. In an ideal world, we'd like to stay somewhere central when visiting cities. Needless to say though, the closer you stay to the center of a city, the more … [Read more...] about Road Trip Mistake #10: Trying To Balance Time & Money… And Failing
4 Weeks In Mississippi: What Should We Do?
When planning out where we'll be staying on our road trip, I like to start looking at our accommodation options about 6-8 weeks ahead of time, even if I don't book them immediately. Well, I've gotten a little behind on that in recent months due to how busy things have been. … [Read more...] about 4 Weeks In Mississippi: What Should We Do?