After stopping off in Houston for almost two weeks, Shae, Truffles and I made our way on to Austin for 11 nights. We'd visited Austin in the first year of our road trip, but hadn't spent too much time downtown. This time we were able to get an excellent deal at the Hyatt House … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt House Austin Downtown, TX
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8 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Austin, TX
After enjoying a little down time in Houston, Shae and I continued on to Austin. We'd already visited Austin in the first year of our road trip but stayed in Round Rock, a city about 20 minutes to the north. This time we stayed downtown as we managed to get a great deal on a … [Read more...] about 8 Great Places To Eat & Drink In & Around Austin, TX
Hotel Review: Homewood Suites Houston-Westchase, TX
After spending New Year's in New Orleans, Shae, Truffles and I started heading west. Our next destination was New Mexico, but we stopped in a couple of places along the way. Our first stop was Houston and we originally planned on spending six nights there due to work … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Homewood Suites Houston-Westchase, TX
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Maryland
Shae and I spent mid-October to mid-December 2020 in Maryland, the first state we feel we've completed since COVID hit. We'd spent time in other states in 2020 like Arizona and New Mexico, but didn't get to fully explore those, so we'll be heading back to those in the … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Maryland
Hotel Review: Hotel Revival Baltimore, MD
After making a reservation for a 9 night stay at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, I received a call from the hotel advising that they'd need to move us for one night during our upcoming stay as the NFL had booked the entire property and needed to keep all the players in … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hotel Revival Baltimore, MD
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD
After spending a month in Ocean City, we moved on to Baltimore for nine nights (here's a recap of everything we did in Baltimore). We booked a stay at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor for that entire time as we managed to get an excellent rate thanks to a Best Rate … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Ocean City Oceanfront, MD
I knew I'd be really busy working on one of my other websites over the Thanksgiving period and the weeks preceding it, so Shae and I decided to stay in one place for several weeks. Shae was interested in spending that time by the beach and we found the perfect spot. When … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Ocean City Oceanfront, MD
1 Month In Ocean City, MD – Here’s What We Did
After spending a couple of weeks in Frederick, MD, we moved on to Ocean City, MD for the month of November. We booked so long there because I knew I'd be extremely busy leading up to Thanksgiving. I run a website called GC Galore which covers every gift card deal available and … [Read more...] about 1 Month In Ocean City, MD – Here’s What We Did
Hiking The Chimney Rock & Wolf Rock Trails At Catoctin Mountain Park, MD
West Maryland wasn't a place I expected to have good hiking, but I was wrong. While staying in Frederick, I hiked a couple of trails at Sugarloaf Mountain (this one and this one) and then went on a short hike at Cunningham Falls State Park. The day before we moved on to Ocean … [Read more...] about Hiking The Chimney Rock & Wolf Rock Trails At Catoctin Mountain Park, MD
(Spoiler Alert: Avoid This Hotel) Hotel Review: Home2 Suites Frederick, MD
Our first stop in Maryland was Frederick. We booked 15 nights at the Home2 Suites Frederick to maximize our points as every 5th night is free on award stays for those who have status with Hilton. Shae and I like the Home2 Suites brand and our stay was initially good. However, … [Read more...] about (Spoiler Alert: Avoid This Hotel) Hotel Review: Home2 Suites Frederick, MD