One of the places I'd been looking forward to most of all in the first year of our 5 year, 50 state road trip was Terlingua. Terlingua is in southwest Texas near Big Bend National Park and the Mexican border. The reason I'd been looking forward to it so much is because there's … [Read more...] about Our 6 Days In An Off-Grid Cabin In Terlingua, Texas
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15 Things We Loved About Savanna, Illinois
Having spent six weeks in Wisconsin on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we crossed the border and headed to Savanna, Illinois - the first city we'd be visiting in our 7th state. Ending up in Savanna was something that happened randomly. We'd already planned out the other cities … [Read more...] about 15 Things We Loved About Savanna, Illinois
10 Reasons To Use Airbnb When Traveling
It's amazing to think that Airbnb turned 10 years old in August 2018. From humble beginnings, they've grown into a company that was valued at $31 billion in 2017. The other day I shared seven ways you can save money when booking on Airbnb. However, I realized that that's not … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons To Use Airbnb When Traveling
7 Ways You Can Save Money On Airbnb Stays
Before setting off on our 50 state road trip, I'd been expecting we'd stay most frequently in hotels. Although that's been the case, it's surprised me how often we've ended up staying at Airbnb properties thanks to their great location and/or low cost. That's meant I've … [Read more...] about 7 Ways You Can Save Money On Airbnb Stays
Here’s What We Did In Myrtle Beach
After spending the day in Beaufort, South Carolina we made our way on to Myrtle Beach. We visited in January and the weather wasn't great, so we didn't experience it during the peak summer season. We still managed to find some fun along the way though, so here's what we got up … [Read more...] about Here’s What We Did In Myrtle Beach
Charleston SC: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
The second stop on our 5 year, 50 state road trip was the beautiful city of Charleston, SC. Many different people told us in advance that we'd love it there and they were right. It had been snowing in Charleston a week or two before we arrived, but it was thankfully a little … [Read more...] about Charleston SC: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
Our First 24 Hours By Lake Taupo, NZ
After leaving New Plymouth in the morning, we made our way northeast to Lake Taupo. Located in the center of the North Island, Lake Taupo is the largest lake in New Zealand. We'd been drawn to Lake Taupo by the promise of all kinds of water-related activities, so we were keen … [Read more...] about Our First 24 Hours By Lake Taupo, NZ
24 Hours In New Plymouth, NZ: Beach, Mountain & Too Much Food
After spending most of our third day in New Zealand on the Forgotten World Highway, we thought we'd explore New Plymouth the following day. New Plymouth is on the west coast of the North Island and is known for its coastal walkway. Our initial plan had been to visit the beach … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In New Plymouth, NZ: Beach, Mountain & Too Much Food
48 Hours In Hamilton, NZ – Here’s What We Did
After arriving at Auckland Airport at 9am, we picked up our rental car and hit the ground running driving. With only six days in New Zealand, we wanted to make the most of our time in the country. Our first couple of days were spent in and around the city of Hamilton - here's … [Read more...] about 48 Hours In Hamilton, NZ – Here’s What We Did
What To Do (And What Not To Do) In Dublin, Ireland
OK, quick disclaimer. We only spent two days in Ireland's capital, so we're far from being experts on what to do in Dublin. We found some great stuff to do while we were there though, as well as some things it'd be better to avoid. With that in mind, here's our guide of … [Read more...] about What To Do (And What Not To Do) In Dublin, Ireland