When we mentioned we were planning to spend 3.5 weeks in Mississippi, everyone said they thought it was 3 weeks too long. I definitely wish we'd spent 10 days in Biloxi instead of Jackson. With only a week in Biloxi, it just wasn't enough. I couldn't get enough of the beach, … [Read more...] about Our Week In Biloxi, Mississippi (Spoiler Alert: It was Awesome!)
Beaches
Beyond Virginia Beach: A Local’s Guide To The Best Beaches In Hampton Roads, VA
One of the best things about living in Hampton Roads (Tidewater, Coastal Virginia, the 757... and whatever else we're calling it these days) is the beaches! They don't have the white sand of Florida or the waves of Hawaii, but they are beautiful in their own right. Most … [Read more...] about Beyond Virginia Beach: A Local’s Guide To The Best Beaches In Hampton Roads, VA
3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – Here’s What We Did
I'm sorry Connecticut, but you were our least favorite state so far. You were only our 13th state though, so you might not end up in last place by the end of the road trip. We did find a few fun things to do though during our 3.5 weeks there, with our final week including some … [Read more...] about 3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – Here’s What We Did
A Quick Roundup Of Our Last Two Weeks In Houston & Corpus Christi
After leaving Abilene, Texas, the next stop on our road trip was Houston for a week, then on to Corpus Christi for five nights. We took things fairly easy for those two weeks and didn't do anything that I thought needed its own post, so here's a roundup of everything we did in … [Read more...] about A Quick Roundup Of Our Last Two Weeks In Houston & Corpus Christi
The Perfect Day Out In Galveston, Texas
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
20 Free Things To Do In Chicago
Given how expensive hotels and parking can be in Chicago, the third largest city in the US isn't the cheapest place to visit. A trip to Chicago doesn't have to break your budget though. We recently spent a couple of weeks in and around Chicago and, although we spent quite a … [Read more...] about 20 Free Things To Do In Chicago
Dog’s Day Out At The Kirk Park Dog Beach Near Grand Rapids, MI
Puppers. As far as the eye could see. Our day at Kirk Park Off-Leash Dog Beach was about as close to pawfection as my life can get. Sun? Check. Sand? Check. Clear, warmish water? Check. Our little family? Check. Dogs of all shapes and sizes having fun and being so … [Read more...] about Dog’s Day Out At The Kirk Park Dog Beach Near Grand Rapids, MI
10 Free Things To Do In La Crosse, Wisconsin
We're on a tight budget on our 5 year, 50 state road trip but have been spending too much recently. As a result, we try to find as many free and low-cost things to do while having as much fun as possible. During our time in Wisconsin, we spent six nights in La Crosse, a city … [Read more...] about 10 Free Things To Do In La Crosse, Wisconsin
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
Road Trip Mistake #3 – Not Checking If Somewhere Is Pet-Friendly
Tybee Island, Georgia supposedly has lovely beaches. I guess we'll never know. We wanted to know. We even drove from Savannah to Tybee Island one morning to find out for ourselves, but we'd made one mistake. We'd not checked whether or not dogs are allowed on Tybee … [Read more...] about Road Trip Mistake #3 – Not Checking If Somewhere Is Pet-Friendly