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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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
Our Favorite Things In Melbourne, Australia
We ended up spending 10 full days in Melbourne on our trip down under. That's because we have some good friends who live there, so we wanted to maximize our time with them. We therefore didn't spend a huge amount of time in the city center; instead, most of it was spent in the … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Things In Melbourne, Australia
Penguins, Starfish & A Chocolate Factory – A Day Out On Phillip Island
Phillip Island in Melbourne, Australia is the ultimate place to fulfill your childhood dreams. Chocolate factory - check Rock pools - check Penguins - check Ice cream - check Beaches - check Holding starfish - check We spent a day on Phillip Island with our friends and … [Read more...] about Penguins, Starfish & A Chocolate Factory – A Day Out On Phillip Island
A Day In Sydney – Macarons, Fireworks & The Best Hot Chocolate Ever
Our second day in Sydney was spent on a Hunter Valley wine tour with Kangarrific Tours. We therefore decided to spend our final full day exploring the city - here's everything we got up to. Bondi Beach We got an early start (well, early for me) and took a train and bus out … [Read more...] about A Day In Sydney – Macarons, Fireworks & The Best Hot Chocolate Ever
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