After going over budget by about 15% in May, I'd been hopeful we'd be able to get back on track in June. Our accommodation expenses were due to be lower than normal and so I was feeling optimistic, but that's been the case before and we still ended up going over budget due to … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 42 – June 2021
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Visiting The Broadmoor Seven Falls In Colorado Springs, CO
I'll admit, paying good money to go see a waterfall didn't really appeal to me seeing as there are thousands of waterfalls you can see for free all around the country. However, having visited The Broadmoor Seven Falls in Colorado Springs, they managed to overcome my cheapskate … [Read more...] about Visiting The Broadmoor Seven Falls In Colorado Springs, CO
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Chesapeake/Greenbrier, VA
Back in May, Shae and I flew back to Virginia as her dad was getting remarried. There were all kinds of reports about rental car shortages, so we decided to try and make do without a car. Hampton Roads isn't a particularly public transport-friendly location though, so with the … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Chesapeake/Greenbrier, VA
Here’s Why We’re Not In Oregon Right Now
A few months ago we asked for reader suggestions as to what we should do in Oregon. That's because we were planning on spending the summer in the Pacific North West. We got a bunch of great suggestions on both that post and on Facebook, so our list of things to do in Oregon is … [Read more...] about Here’s Why We’re Not In Oregon Right Now
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Arizona
Shae and I spent most of April and May of 2021 in Arizona having also spent a couple of weeks there in 2020 just before - and just as - COVID started impacting the US. It's a beautiful state with lots of great hiking, delicious food and other stuff to do, although the heat can … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Arizona