Shae and I spent a week in Montpelier, Vermont last year on our 50 state road trip, so we wanted to come back to Vermont to see even more of the state. We're spending three weeks here this year, with the first of those weeks being in the Burlington area. Pet-friendly hotel and … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Colchester, Vermont
We’re Adding Another State This Year – Here’s Where We’ll Be Going
When Shae and I were planning last year which states to visit during 2019, it was looking like we'd be visiting 9 different states. (See: Year 2 Of Our 5 Year Road Trip Is Taking Shape – Here’s What We’re Thinking.) Those plans have mostly remained the same, although there … [Read more...] about We’re Adding Another State This Year – Here’s Where We’ll Be Going
Road Trip Stats: Month 17 – May 2019
As we headed into May, I wasn't feeling too optimistic about how closely we'd be able to stick to our budget. To be honest, I'd figured our budget would be wrecked in the first few days of the month because of how much I anticipated us spending at the Kentucky Derby. In the … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 17 – May 2019
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Kentucky
Shae and I recently left Kentucky after spending 6 weeks there as the 12th state on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. I didn't have high hopes for Kentucky when we arrived. I was looking forward to all the bourbon, but my impression of the state before visiting wasn't … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Kentucky
Going Canoeing On Elkhorn Creek With Canoe Kentucky
Canoeing in a beautiful spot + great beer = a great birthday present. Shae and I had originally intended to only spend a week in Lexington, Kentucky on our 50 state road trip, but we extended that by a week seeing as there was so much fun stuff to do in the area. We then added … [Read more...] about Going Canoeing On Elkhorn Creek With Canoe Kentucky
Hiking The Low Gap Trail At Natural Bridge State Resort Park In Kentucky
After spending 6 weeks in Kentucky during our 5 year, 50 state road trip, Shae and I wanted to make the most of our final few days in the state. With just a few days until we were due to head to our next state, we took a trip from Lexington down to Natural Bridge State Resort … [Read more...] about Hiking The Low Gap Trail At Natural Bridge State Resort Park In Kentucky
3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – What Should We Do?
Greetings from Vermont! Shae, Truffles and I arrived in Colchester, VT last night and will be in the state for the next 3 weeks. After that, we'll be heading to Connecticut for 3.5 weeks, so it's already time for us to start planning our time there. Through our own research … [Read more...] about 3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – What Should We Do?
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Lexington, Kentucky
The final stop on our 6 week visit to Kentucky during our 50 state road trip was Lexington. We'd originally planned to stay 5-10 nights, then those 5-10 nights became 13. Shae subsequently booked an activity near Lexington for my birthday, so we ended up staying there for 16 … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Lexington, Kentucky
4 Natural Bridges In 1 Day At Carter Caves State Resort Park In Kentucky
One of the places I was most looking forward to visiting during our 6 weeks in Kentucky was Carter Caves State Resort Park. I'd seen photos of the park when What's That Rattle visited last year, so I added it to our list of things to do as it looked beautiful there. Our … [Read more...] about 4 Natural Bridges In 1 Day At Carter Caves State Resort Park In Kentucky
5 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Lexington, Kentucky
After just 24 hours in Lexington, I was worried our road trip budget would be blown out of the water this month by food and drink costs. That's because we had a great dinner the evening we arrived and then a great breakfast the following morning. Thankfully we managed to rein … [Read more...] about 5 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Lexington, Kentucky