Scotch Oatmeal cookies were our gateway drug. We'd first discovered Byrd's Cookies while we were visiting Charleston, South Carolina. Their store drew us in with a free Scotch Oatmeal cookie outside, then got us hooked with the free samples in the store. Georgia Peach. Key … [Read more...] about All The Deliciousness: A Byrd Cookie Company Factory Tour
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Tandem Biking Through All 22 Squares In Savannah
"Let's go tandem biking," she said. "It'll be fun," she said. And you know what? She was right! Shae had searched online for free walking tours in Savannah, Georgia and came across one that takes you through all the squares in Savannah. In case you're not familiar … [Read more...] about Tandem Biking Through All 22 Squares In Savannah
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
You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me: A Gas Station And Petting Zoo In One!?
Yes, you herd me correctly. A gas station and a petting zoo. A farm and a Chevron gas station near Metter, Georgia have made it the best animal-themed exit in Georgia. Or maybe the world! It costs approximately $3.00 per adult to go to the fence that lines … [Read more...] about You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me: A Gas Station And Petting Zoo In One!?
Like Times Square With Fish: Our Visit To The Georgia Aquarium
It started at the first exhibit we went to. We arrived at the Georgia Aquarium just after 1pm and discovered that the sea lion presentation was due to start at 1:15, so we quickly made our way there. They requested that guests didn't take photos during the presentation, so … [Read more...] about Like Times Square With Fish: Our Visit To The Georgia Aquarium
Going For A Few Drinks At World Of Coca-Cola
I don't know why we did it to ourselves. One of the highlights of World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia is getting to try their sodas from around the world. There's pineapple Fanta from Greece, a vegetable soda from Japan, an apple-flavor beverage from Chile and much … [Read more...] about Going For A Few Drinks At World Of Coca-Cola
35 Photos From Center For Puppetry Arts In Atlanta, Georgia
"I'd rather go alone than miss it all together." That was how it was decided that I'd go spend time by myself at the Center for Puppetry ArtsĀ in Atlanta, Georgia. Truffles wasn't well while we were in Atlanta and we missed five days worth of activities, so Stephen suggested … [Read more...] about 35 Photos From Center For Puppetry Arts In Atlanta, Georgia
How To Walk The Solar System In Gainesville, Georgia
Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to travel the solar system? Well, we got to find out in Gainesville with their scale model solar system walking tour. After visiting Babyland General Hospital in the morning where Shae got to watch a live Cabbage Patch Kid birth, we … [Read more...] about How To Walk The Solar System In Gainesville, Georgia
I Watched The Birth Of A Cabbage Patch Kid And You Can Too
"What's been your favorite part so far?" I was visiting home recently and this was the question on everyone's lips. I could only think of the one place that brought a huge smile to my face on the morning I woke up, while I was there and every time I've thought of it … [Read more...] about I Watched The Birth Of A Cabbage Patch Kid And You Can Too
Why You Should Visit Helton Creek Falls In Georgia (But Be Careful!)
Having hiked to the top of Blood Mountain the day before, it was time to make our way from Blairsville down to Atlanta. We wanted to get a final, short hike in on the way, so we made our way to Helton Creek Falls. This is a set of double waterfalls that's barely a half-mile … [Read more...] about Why You Should Visit Helton Creek Falls In Georgia (But Be Careful!)