Some days of our road trip are better than others. Our day out in Galveston was one of the better ones - possibly even our best. We'd considered staying in Galveston during our time in Texas, but decided to spend a week in Houston instead and visiting Galveston as a day … [Read more...] about The Perfect Day Out In Galveston, Texas
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Hotel Review: Candlewood Suites Abilene, Texas
Update 1/28/21: We recently stayed at the Candlewood Suites Abilene again and as a result of that stay, I'd recommend avoiding this hotel. Our experience from our first stay wasn't amazing due to all the issues in our room (see the complete review below for more about that), … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Candlewood Suites Abilene, Texas
5 Free Things To Do In Abilene, Texas
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