The third of the four Hawaiian islands we visited to finish off our 50 state road trip was the Big Island. Shae and I stayed there from December 19-26, 2024 which meant that we were there during Christmas. That meant accommodation and rental cars were even more expensive than … [Read more...] about 1 Week On The Big Island, HI – Here’s What We Did
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Here’s What A Lavaloha Chocolate Farm Tour Is Like (Big Island, Hawaii)
One of the things that Shae was particularly keen on doing while in Hawaii was going on a tour of a chocolate farm. We were staying on four Hawaiian islands - Kauai, Maui, Big Island and Oahu - and so I did a little research into our options. There are quite a few chocolate … [Read more...] about Here’s What A Lavaloha Chocolate Farm Tour Is Like (Big Island, Hawaii)
Road To Hana Driving Guide In Maui, HI: Lava Tubes, Rainbow Trees, Waterfalls, Chocolate & More
When deciding what we wanted to do while in Maui for a week, driving the Road to Hana was top of the list. If you've not heard of the Road to Hana before, it's a scenic drive between Kahului and Hana that takes you along the coast, above cliffs, through rainforests, past … [Read more...] about Road To Hana Driving Guide In Maui, HI: Lava Tubes, Rainbow Trees, Waterfalls, Chocolate & More
8 Days In Idaho Falls, ID – Here’s What We Did
Shae and I have just finished up spending a month in Idaho - the 43rd state on our 50 state road trip. Visiting from mid-March to mid-April wasn't the ideal time of year to visit due to the weather and lingering snow in some parts of the state, so that ended up affecting how much … [Read more...] about 8 Days In Idaho Falls, ID – Here’s What We Did
10 Days In Grand Rapids, MI: Here’s What We Did
I remember seeing a photo of Grand Rapids, MI a few years ago and thinking that it looked like a cute city with a river running through it. I also knew it had a ton of breweries, so I was looking forward to our stay there. Unfortunately Grand Rapids turned out to be a bit of a … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Grand Rapids, MI: Here’s What We Did
10 Days In Harrisburg, PA – Here’s What We Did
Our month in Pennsylvania saw us staying in three cities - Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. We stayed in Harrisburg for a total of 10 nights to maximize our award redemption at the hotel we were staying at, plus there were quite a few things we wanted to do while in … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Harrisburg, PA – Here’s What We Did
A Day In Hershey, PA At Hershey Chocolate World – Hit or Miss?
Did you know that the only place that exists as "Hershey, PA" is the post office in that town!? The rest is the Derry Township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Overview Wait, what!? I know - my mind was blown too! This is just one of the cool facts you learn on the Trolley Tour … [Read more...] about A Day In Hershey, PA At Hershey Chocolate World – Hit or Miss?
11 Days In Colorado Springs – Here’s What We Did
After finishing up in Arizona, Shae, Truffles and I made our way to our next state on our 50 state road trip - Colorado. Our first stop was in Colorado Springs where we stayed for 11 nights. This wasn't our first time visiting Colorado Springs. We stayed in Pueblo, CO early on … [Read more...] about 11 Days In Colorado Springs – Here’s What We Did
12 Great Places to Eat & Drink In Central Vermont
Shae and I recently spent a week in Waterbury, a city in central Vermont which is a short drive to the west of Montpelier, the state capital. We did far too much eating and drinking while there, but on the positive side it means we now get to recommend all kinds of great … [Read more...] about 12 Great Places to Eat & Drink In Central Vermont
Visiting Sweeties: The Largest Candy Store In The US
After visiting my new favorite grocery store in Cincinnati, Rachel commented on that post that Cleveland was home to Sweeties Candy Co. - the largest candy store in the US. We'd not heard of it before that, but there was no way we'd miss out on seeing that much candy. So on a … [Read more...] about Visiting Sweeties: The Largest Candy Store In The US