I'll be honest, when we mentioned to Texans that we'd be spending four days in Abilene, the most common reaction/question was: Abilene - what are you going to do there? Well, it turns out that there's plenty to keep you busy and, best of all, lots of it is free. Abilene has … [Read more...] about 5 Free Things To Do In Abilene, Texas
Fort Phantom Hill, Abilene TX In 18 Photos
After going storybook sculpture hunting in downtown Abilene, we headed about 15 miles north to Fort Phantom Hill. Fort Phantom Hill was an army post on the Clear Fork of the Brazos River. It was established towards the end of 1851, with almost 300 officers and men assigned to … [Read more...] about Fort Phantom Hill, Abilene TX In 18 Photos
Road Trip Stats: Month 10 – October 2018
Heading in to October, I wasn't overly optimistic about our ability to stay on budget during the month. Our accommodation costs (including pet fees) were due to be over 50% of our budget, so that wouldn't leave much to play with. We also knew we'd be visiting the State Fair of … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 10 – October 2018
Sculpture Hunting In Abilene, Texas: Storybook Capital Of America
Public art displays are a great way for cities to brighten their streets and encourage visitors to explore their city. Shae and I have enjoyed going sculpture hunting on our 5 year, 50 state road trip so far. We've looked for lighthouses on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago IL, … [Read more...] about Sculpture Hunting In Abilene, Texas: Storybook Capital Of America
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock, Texas
Austin is a great city to visit, but hotel stays there aren't particularly cheap. Especially if you'll be visiting when the Formula 1 US Grand Prix is in town. The Grand Prix was the reason we were visiting Austin at that point in our 50 state road trip and we wanted to spend … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock, Texas
7 Tasty Places To Eat In Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas seems to have a ton of great restaurants where you can find all kinds of tasty food to eat. We spent 11 days there while on our 5 year, 50 state road trip and ate out quite a lot. From donuts to tacos to burgers to sausages and more, here are 7 tasty places to … [Read more...] about 7 Tasty Places To Eat In Austin, Texas
Here’s Why You Need Round Rock Donuts In Your Life (And Your Mouth)
Move over Hurts Donut, I think I have a new favorite donut place. Don't get me wrong - I still think Hurts Donuts are amazing, but Round Rock Donuts has stolen a place in my heart (and my stomach). We'd seen a video on Facebook about Round Rock Donuts about a year ago, so … [Read more...] about Here’s Why You Need Round Rock Donuts In Your Life (And Your Mouth)
Watching 1.5 Million Bats Flying From Congress Avenue Bridge In Austin TX
Who knew that bats could be so beautiful?! Before arriving in Austin, we'd had several people recommend watching the bats emerge from Congress Avenue Bridge. Watching the bats was therefore on our to-do list during our visit, but we got lucky one evening and found ourselves … [Read more...] about Watching 1.5 Million Bats Flying From Congress Avenue Bridge In Austin TX
Visiting Inner Space Cavern In Georgetown, Texas
It's amazing to think that Inner Space Cavern was undetected by humans for millions of years. In fact, it was first discovered by prehistoric animals tens of thousands of years ago when sinkholes made the cavern accessible and the animals ventured down. Those sinkholes filled … [Read more...] about Visiting Inner Space Cavern In Georgetown, Texas
Restaurant Review: P. Terry’s Burger Stand, Austin TX
Having left the Formula 1 US Grand Prix in Austin, Shae and I were feeling hungry as it was about 7pm by that point. We'd noticed a restaurant called P. Terry's on the way back to our hotel the previous night. It had stood out as the building had an interesting design, so we … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: P. Terry’s Burger Stand, Austin TX