Stephen and I have always roamed (we lived in 10 places in our first 10 years of marriage) but we used to also have a home. I grew up in Hampton Roads (or Tidewater or Coastal Virginia or whatever they're calling it these days) from the age of 4 (I was born in Detroit, … [Read more...] about While Stephen’s 40k To Far Away – The Girls Will Play!
Pet-Friendly Things To Do
Visiting Dog-Friendly Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, VA
Me: B.O.W... like Bow wow because they're dog-friendly? Stephen: No, it's probably for their initials for Barrel Oak Winery. Me: Well it would be funny since they make it obvious that they're super dog-friendly if it was for bow wow. (A few days later arrive on site and … [Read more...] about Visiting Dog-Friendly Barrel Oak Winery in Delaplane, VA
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
Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites Winchester, Virginia
After spending a few days in Hampton Roads visiting family, we headed back up north to explore more of northern Virginia. When looking into our accommodation options up there, I saw that there was a category 1 Marriott property - the TownePlace Suites Winchester. We're sitting … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites Winchester, Virginia
Visiting The Luray Caverns In Luray, Virginia
Shae and I spent a few days in Roanoke a few years ago when my parents came to visit from the UK. While they were here, we went hiking up to McAfee Knob, something we did again recently as we'd enjoyed it the first time so much. Another activity we did with my parents that we … [Read more...] about Visiting The Luray Caverns In Luray, Virginia
Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Chesapeake/Battlefield Blvd, Virginia
After staying an extra couple of days in Roanoke to wait out Hurricane Dorian, Shae and I headed down to Hampton Roads for a few days to see friends and family. We normally stay with Shae's parents when visiting the area, but for this trip we booked a hotel stay nearby. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Chesapeake/Battlefield Blvd, Virginia
Visiting The Mill Mountain Star In Roanoke, Virginia
Despite visiting Roanoke a couple of times in the past, Shae and I had never seen the city's star close up. The Mill Mountain Star (AKA The Roanoke Star) is found at the top of Mill Mountain, close to the Mill Mountain Zoo. You can see the star from quite a distance in … [Read more...] about Visiting The Mill Mountain Star In Roanoke, Virginia
Hiking To McAfee Knob On The Appalachian Trail: My Happy Place
Shae and I have gotten to see some beautiful views while hiking on our 50 state road trip. Mt Pisgah in Vermont, Blood Mountain in Georgia, Quartz Mountain in Oklahoma and many more. There's one view in particular which is my happy place though - McAfee Knob on the Appalachian … [Read more...] about Hiking To McAfee Knob On The Appalachian Trail: My Happy Place
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Roanoke, Virginia
When planning out our time in Virginia on our 50 state road trip, we booked a 6 night stay at the Hyatt Place Roanoke. I made a mistake with our hotel reservation in Richmond though, so we booked an extra day in Roanoke at the beginning of the visit. Shae and I were … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Roanoke, Virginia
Visiting Natural Bridge State Park In Virginia
Shae and I saw several natural bridges while in Kentucky earlier this year. We saw four of them at Carter Caves State Resort Park and then an even larger one at Natural Bridge State Resort Park that you can walk across. That wasn't the end of our natural bridge visits this … [Read more...] about Visiting Natural Bridge State Park In Virginia