While staying in Saraland, Alabama (just outside of Mobile) on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, Shae, Truffles and I jumped in the car and headed southeast. We'd originally planned to visit Fairhope but changed our mind and continued driving all the way to Elberta. That's … [Read more...] about Visiting Bamahenge In Elberta, Alabama
Sand, Seafood & Sunset: A Day On Dauphin Island
I met a couple from Alabama at the Chicago Seminars last year. They gave me several recommendations of things to do in Alabama, one of which was to visit Dauphin Island. Learning our lesson from Tybee Island, we checked to make sure their beaches were dog-friendly. It turned … [Read more...] about Sand, Seafood & Sunset: A Day On Dauphin Island
Review: Country Inn & Suites Saraland, Alabama
Having left Enterprise, we made our way down towards Mobile, Alabama for five nights. Rather than staying in Mobile, we booked a room at the Country Inn & Suites Saraland. Saraland is a city just outside of Mobile, so it was a convenient location for everything in the … [Read more...] about Review: Country Inn & Suites Saraland, Alabama
Road Trip Stats: Month 3 – March 2018
Three months down, 57 months to go! March 2018 has ended, so it's time to take stock of our stats from last month. We went over budget in both January and February, so we were determined to be under budget in March. Before the month started, we'd been hopeful we'd manage … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 3 – March 2018
US Army Aviation Museum At Fort Rucker In 20 Photos
Having had a great time at the World's Smallest St Patrick's Day Parade and that evening's homebrew competition, one of our new friends in Enterprise, Alabama offered to take us to the US Army Aviation Museum a couple of days later. The US Army Aviation Museum is a free museum … [Read more...] about US Army Aviation Museum At Fort Rucker In 20 Photos
Review: Hampton Inn Enterprise, Alabama
Shae and I recently visited Enterprise, Alabama for its 25th annual World's Smallest St Patrick's Day parade. While there, we stayed at the Hampton Inn Enterprise - a great hotel and an even better bargain when using your Hilton Honors points. Here's a full review of our … [Read more...] about Review: Hampton Inn Enterprise, Alabama
Getting Lucky At The St Patrick’s Day Homebrew Competition In Enterprise, AL
After attending the 25th annual World's Smallest St Patrick's Day parade in Enterprise AL, we got chatting to some locals at the after party. One of them - Rob - said that he had two tickets to that evening's St Patrick's Day Homebrew Competition and asked if we'd like them. … [Read more...] about Getting Lucky At The St Patrick’s Day Homebrew Competition In Enterprise, AL
The World’s Smallest St Patrick’s Day Parade In Enterprise, Alabama
When planning the first year of our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we knew we had to be in Enterprise, Alabama on March 17. That's because Enterprise is home to the World's Smallest St Patrick's Day parade and even holds the Guinness World Record for the achievement. Why's it … [Read more...] about The World’s Smallest St Patrick’s Day Parade In Enterprise, Alabama
Visiting The Boll Weevil Monument In Enterprise, AL
In the center of Main St in Enterprise, Alabama is a Boll Weevil Monument. A monument. To the boll weevil. An insect. A pest. One that destroys cotton. And there's a monument to it in a southern state. There's a good reason that Enterprise built the Boll … [Read more...] about Visiting The Boll Weevil Monument In Enterprise, AL
Our Free Self-Guided Walking Tour Of Montgomery, Alabama
Having visited GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern the night before, Shae, Truffles and I headed into downtown Montgomery the next morning. We were looking forward to it as we knew that Alabama's state capital was full of history. I don't think either of us appreciated though … [Read more...] about Our Free Self-Guided Walking Tour Of Montgomery, Alabama