One visit to Jungle Jim's International Market in Cincinnati was all it took for it to become my new favorite grocery store. There's a slight problem though - we were only in Cincinnati temporarily on our 50 state road trip, so it can't become my regular store. Despite that, … [Read more...] about Jungle Jim’s International Market: My New Favorite Grocery Store
This Is Why We Love Smale Riverfront Park In Cincinnati
"Check it out - Gwen Stefani's son is drinking out of the dog water fountain!" Shae and I first visited Smale Waterfront Park in 2016 when visiting our friends in Cincinnati. While at the park with them and their kids, we realized that someone in the park looked … [Read more...] about This Is Why We Love Smale Riverfront Park In Cincinnati
Going Back In Time At Trammel Fossil Park, Cincinnati OH
Have you or your kids ever dreamed of being an archaeologist? If so, you'll love Trammel Fossil Park in Sharonville, a city in the northern part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The park is named after Mr R.L. Trammel, a local businessman who donated the 10 acre … [Read more...] about Going Back In Time At Trammel Fossil Park, Cincinnati OH
Our Cincinnati Chili Taste Test: The Winner Is…
Update 8/11/20: In 2020, I conducted an even more comprehensive Cincinnati Chili Challenge, so you can find the results of that here. ~ You might not love it right now, but one day you'll just be sitting there and you'll think to yourself, "I could really do with some … [Read more...] about Our Cincinnati Chili Taste Test: The Winner Is…
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Alabama
Shae and I recently finished spending a month in Alabama, the third state on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. Here's a list of all our favorite (and not so favorite) things from our time in Alabama. Favorite Accommodation We Stayed At Stephen - This one's a tie for me. I … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Alabama
Our Top 10 Must-Eat Restaurants In Alabama
After spending a month in Alabama on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, Shae and I got to eat some excellent food. Too much food. I'm pretty sure I put on 5-10 lbs while in the state but to be honest - it was worth it. Burgers, BBQ, donuts and even donut burgers, we had it … [Read more...] about Our Top 10 Must-Eat Restaurants In Alabama
Review: Residence Inn Huntsville, Alabama
For the final five days in Alabama on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we decided to visit Huntsville. Our best hotel option was the Residence Inn Huntsville as, at the time, it was a category 1 Marriott Rewards property which meant it didn't require many points to stay … [Read more...] about Review: Residence Inn Huntsville, Alabama
How To See 3 Waterfalls & 1 Canyon In 1 Afternoon In Northeast Alabama
After visiting the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, we decided to make the most of being in northeast Alabama by checking out some waterfalls. There are several waterfalls close to each other you can see without having to go on a hike. One of them is in a state … [Read more...] about How To See 3 Waterfalls & 1 Canyon In 1 Afternoon In Northeast Alabama
Our Amazing Find At The Unclaimed Baggage Center In Scottsboro AL
Like TJ Maxx and a thrift store had a love child. That's the best way to describe the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama. With over 40,000 square feet of floor space and 7,000 new items added to the store each day, it's an experience to behold. We visited … [Read more...] about Our Amazing Find At The Unclaimed Baggage Center In Scottsboro AL
Hiking The McKay Hollow Trail In Monte Sano State Park, Alabama
The day after arriving in Huntsville, we looked for a good hiking trail to get some of Truffles's (and our) energy out. Monte Sano State Park was only a 25 minute drive from our hotel and had several trails to choose from. One of those - the McKay Hollow trail - is classed as … [Read more...] about Hiking The McKay Hollow Trail In Monte Sano State Park, Alabama