While having a drink at Bark & Brew in Green Bay, we mentioned to the owner Tara that we'd be going up to Door County the following day. Door County is a peninsula that stretches northeast from Green Bay out into Lake Michigan. We had a couple of places we planned on … [Read more...] about 7 Things To Do In Door County, Wisconsin
Ridin’ The Zippin Pippin: One Of The Oldest Wooden Roller Coasters
Shae doesn't ride roller coasters. Well, she hasn't ridden one since 2001 as they terrify her. We almost rode one together in 2004, but changed her mind at the last minute. In high school, she acted as designated bag looker-afterer when she and her friends went to amusement … [Read more...] about Ridin’ The Zippin Pippin: One Of The Oldest Wooden Roller Coasters
Review: Al’s Hamburger Shop, Green Bay WI
While staying in Green Bay, our hotel had a leaflet about everything special going on downtown over the summer. One of the events is Dine On The Deck which is where several local restaurants serve lunch outside on the CityDeck every Wednesday. This sounded like fun, so we … [Read more...] about Review: Al’s Hamburger Shop, Green Bay WI
Review: Hyatt Place Milwaukee Airport
Our first stop in Wisconsin on our 50 state road trip was Milwaukee. When researching our hotel options, the Hyatt Place Milwaukee Airport seemed like our best option. The first reason is because it's a bargain when using World of Hyatt points - more on that in the 'Cost' … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Place Milwaukee Airport
The Basilica Of St Josaphat, Milwaukee In 22 Photos
One of the places people recommended that we should visit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was The Basilica of St Josaphat. Built in the late 1800s, the church was built mainly for the city's large Polish population. At the time, they were the second largest immigrant community in … [Read more...] about The Basilica Of St Josaphat, Milwaukee In 22 Photos
Lakefront Brewery Tour: The Best Beer Tour Ever
I can't believe it took me so long to work it out. Despite being from the UK, I've been into baseball since 1998. I've seen the Milwaukee Brewers play on TV several times but hadn't ever thought much about why they were called that. Well, the Milwaukee part is obvious, but … [Read more...] about Lakefront Brewery Tour: The Best Beer Tour Ever
5 Awesome Places To Walk Your Dog In Milwaukee
We recently spent six days in Milwaukee during our 5 year, 50 state road trip. The city and surrounding area were full of great places to walk your dog - here are the five that we loved the best. 1) Warnimont Dog Park This was the one that Truffles enjoyed the most. Warnimont … [Read more...] about 5 Awesome Places To Walk Your Dog In Milwaukee
Review: Candlewood Suites South Bend Airport, Indiana
Having spent a few days in Toronto for Woofstock, Shae and I went our separate ways. She flew back to Virginia for the graduation ceremony of some kids she used to teach, while I made my way towards the 6th state on our 50 state road trip - Wisconsin. Driving from Toronto to … [Read more...] about Review: Candlewood Suites South Bend Airport, Indiana
Road Trip Stats: Month 5 – May 2018
Our budget in May went to crap. That's about the most polite way of saying it. We knew going in that we'd likely go over budget to some extent as our accommodation costs were due to be higher than normal. That's because we weren't going to have many opportunities to redeem … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 5 – May 2018
How To Find Each Hotel’s Pet Policy
When you're traveling with a pet, it can be hard to find hotels to stay at. Not all hotels accept pets and those that do have different pet policies. Some allow dogs up to 80 lbs, whereas others only accept dogs up to 20 lbs. Most don't accept cats, although a few do. Some … [Read more...] about How To Find Each Hotel’s Pet Policy