After spending 10 days in Grand Rapids, we had a couple of shorter stays to round out our time in Michigan. We spent four nights in Lansing - Michigan's state capital - and then five nights in Detroit. The main reason for being in Lansing was to see Shae's aunt and the State … [Read more...] about 1.5 Weeks In Lansing & Detroit, MI: Here’s What We Did
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London, Paris & London Again: Week 3 Of Our 5 Week International Trip
After saying farewell to my friends in Woking, Shae and I took the train up to London for the next stage of our international trip this summer. This part of our trip was a little different though because we were joined for the week by our friends who flew over from Portland, … [Read more...] about London, Paris & London Again: Week 3 Of Our 5 Week International Trip
1 Week In Iowa City – Here’s What We Did
After spending a week in Des Moines, IA, Shae and I moved on to another city in Iowa for a week - Iowa City itself. Iowa City seemed to primarily be a college town and didn't have as many attractions as some other places. However, it was within a short driving distance of … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Iowa City – Here’s What We Did
11 Things I Learned At The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House In Baltimore, MD
The Star-Spangled Banner. The national anthem of the United States is extremely familiar the world over, but the history of the song is less well-known. I was born in and grew up in the UK and so never learned about this part of United States history, despite the British being … [Read more...] about 11 Things I Learned At The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House In Baltimore, MD
Visiting George Washington’s Mount Vernon
With many of Washington, D.C.'s museums closed due to COVID, we recently decided to stay in northern Virginia rather than in D.C. itself so that we could be close to other attractions that were open. One of places we'd wanted to visit was George Washington's Mount Vernon, so … [Read more...] about Visiting George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Our Week In Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
Our first stop in Louisiana was Baton Rouge for a week. Our time in Louisiana's state capital was fairly low key due to work and bad weather, but we did find some fun and great food in between. Here's a quick recap of what we got up to in Baton Rouge. Otter Swim At Barn Hill … [Read more...] about Our Week In Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Here’s What We Did
Visiting Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia
Thomas Jefferson. The 3rd President. Founding Father. Author of the Constitution. Slave Owner. Founder of UVA. There are many ways to describe the man who was Thomas Jefferson. But you don't really understand him or appreciate all that he did, both right and … [Read more...] about Visiting Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia
10 Days In Winchester, VA – Here’s What We Got Up To
Shae and I recently spent 10 days in Winchester, VA. We both had to spend quite a bit of that time working, but we did get to go out and explore northern Virginia while there. With wine tasting, caverns, waterfalls, an apple festival and more, here's everything that we got up … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Winchester, VA – Here’s What We Got Up To
Visiting Gillette Castle State Park In Connecticut
On our way down to Mystic, Shae and I saw a sign for Gillette Castle State Park. This had been on our list of places to visit while in Connecticut on our 50 state road trip, so we decided to stop by on our way through. We had Truffles with us and so were only able to walk … [Read more...] about Visiting Gillette Castle State Park In Connecticut
Visiting Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace & Boyhood Home In Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln was famed for being honest, but not everything associated with his name is true. Take, for example, both the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park and Abraham Lincoln's Boyhood Home. Both sites bear his name, but the former doesn't have the house in … [Read more...] about Visiting Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace & Boyhood Home In Kentucky