One of the ways Shae and I are able to afford our 5 year, 50 state road trip is by finding free things to do along the way. We've visited Richmond, Virginia a couple of times in the past, but only for a day or two and so hadn't had much of a chance to explore the city. We were … [Read more...] about 15 Free Things To Do In Richmond, Virginia
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3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – Here’s What We Did
I'm sorry Connecticut, but you were our least favorite state so far. You were only our 13th state though, so you might not end up in last place by the end of the road trip. We did find a few fun things to do though during our 3.5 weeks there, with our final week including some … [Read more...] about 3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – Here’s What We Did
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
Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum – Birthplace Of Kentucky Fried Chicken
"Kentucky Fried Chicken!" That was my British nephew's immediate reaction when we told him we'd be visiting Kentucky next on our 50 state road trip. We'd always planned on getting KFC at some point during our 6 weeks in Kentucky, but we got lucky when staying in the … [Read more...] about Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum – Birthplace Of Kentucky Fried Chicken
4 Fun Things To Do In Paducah, Kentucky
Having spentĀ a week in Louisville, Shae and I made our way to Paducah, a city in the southwest corner of Kentucky. We stayed five nights at the Residence Inn Paducah and enjoyed our time in the city. We both had quite a lot of work to do during our stay, so we didn't get to … [Read more...] about 4 Fun Things To Do In Paducah, Kentucky
The Amazing World Of Quilting At The National Quilt Museum In Paducah, KY
I never would've thought that a National Quilt Museum would make the list of "top coolest things I've ever seen." But here we are. I'm going to say it. The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY is on my list of top coolest things I've ever seen. When I … [Read more...] about The Amazing World Of Quilting At The National Quilt Museum In Paducah, KY
Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
As with our koala experience in Australia, I'd like to preface this post with a little note. We know that not everyone reading this is supportive of Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby, or horse racing in general, and therefore this experience as well as our Derby experience next … [Read more...] about Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
Our Week In Louisville: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Drink & Where To Stay
Louisville, Kentucky is one of our new favorite cities. Shae and I recently spent a week there while on our 5 year, 50 state road trip and loved it. The city has a ton of great restaurants and bars and loads of interesting things to do including museums, caverns and … [Read more...] about Our Week In Louisville: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Drink & Where To Stay
How To Buy Tickets For The Anne Frank House In Amsterdam
A few weeks before visiting Amsterdam, our friends told us that if we wanted to visit the Anne Frank House, we'd have to buy our tickets online. What we hadn't realized at the time was how far in advance we needed to order them. I tried buying tickets the week before arriving … [Read more...] about How To Buy Tickets For The Anne Frank House In Amsterdam
4 Days In Amsterdam – Here’s What We Did
Amsterdam is one of our new favorite cities. We recently spent a few days there at the tail end of a trip to the UK and had a great time in the capital of the Netherlands. Shae and I love New York City, so it was almost surprising that we enjoyed Amsterdam so much because in … [Read more...] about 4 Days In Amsterdam – Here’s What We Did