After a week in Kokadjo and a week near Bangor, we rounded out our time in Maine with six days in Gray which is a town about 30 minutes north of Portland. It would've been nice to have even more time in the area, but my parents had flown in from the UK to join us on the road … [Read more...] about 6 Days Near Portland, ME: Here’s What We Did
Botanical Gardens
Troll Hunting At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
We love Thomas Dambo's trolls! We first discovered them in Illinois, then found more of them when we were in Kentucky. While on the 40k To Far Away challenge with Frequent Miler, I built in stops in Copenhagen, Denmark and Brussels, Belgium to find more of them there. Those … [Read more...] about Troll Hunting At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
20 Fun & Interesting Things To Do In Mauritius (+ Many Bonus Ideas)
When our trip to Australia didn't work out, we had to pivot and made a last minute decision to visit Mauritius instead. That ended up being a great choice as we spent two wonderful weeks there. If you're not familiar with Mauritius, it's an African country which is an island … [Read more...] about 20 Fun & Interesting Things To Do In Mauritius (+ Many Bonus Ideas)
Castles, Gardens, Seals, Otters, Friends & Much More: Week 2 Of Our 5 Week International Trip
After finishing up our three days in Bath, England, it was time for us to head further southwest. This second week of our international trip was even busier than the first as we stayed in four different places over the course of six nights. We managed to fit in a lot during … [Read more...] about Castles, Gardens, Seals, Otters, Friends & Much More: Week 2 Of Our 5 Week International Trip
25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)
Washington D.C. is surprisingly great if you're on a budget. It's not great when it comes to the cost of hotels, which led to our latest road trip mistake. When it comes to things to do though, it's excellent. The nation's capital is full of monuments, memorials, museums, … [Read more...] about 25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)
Howl-o-ween Dog Trick-or-Treat At The West Virginia Botanic Garden In Morgantown, WV
Oftentimes when we stay at hotels they list local events in the lobby. Never have we been so excited to see a listing than the Howl-o-ween Dog Trick-or-Treat at the West Virginia Botanic Garden. This was the first year they offered this event and it was just pawfection. … [Read more...] about Howl-o-ween Dog Trick-or-Treat At The West Virginia Botanic Garden In Morgantown, WV
Barkitecture At The Norfolk Botanical Garden In Norfolk, Virginia
Personally I'm not much one for gardens. I love to visit them occasionally, mostly to get pictures, but it's pretty rare that I seek out a trip to see gardens. One notable exception is the Norfolk Botanical Garden in Norfolk, VA. When I was younger, I didn't appreciate all … [Read more...] about Barkitecture At The Norfolk Botanical Garden In Norfolk, Virginia
Oklahoma City Might Be Nice, But…
Oklahoma City might be nice, but we didn't really give ourselves a chance to find out. We recently stayed in Oklahoma's state capital for 10 nights while on our 50 state road trip. We'd figured that'd be plenty of time to explore the city and, to be honest, it probably … [Read more...] about Oklahoma City Might Be Nice, But…