After spending a few days with family in Portsmouth, VA after getting back from Bali, Shae and I made our way up to Richmond to restart our 50 state road trip. We were due to stay 12 nights at the Candlewood Suites Richmond West End Short Pump, although I messed up and only … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Candlewood Suites Richmond West End Short Pump, Virginia
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Restaurant Review: Bottoms Up Pizza In Richmond, Virginia
It's a good job Shae and I found so many free things to do in Richmond VA as it meant we had room in our budget to try out some great food in the city. We had tasty BBQ at Buz and Ned's and great burgers at Carytown Burgers & Fries. Just before leaving Richmond to head up … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Bottoms Up Pizza In Richmond, Virginia
Restaurant Review: Carytown Burgers & Fries In Richmond, Virginia
On National Dog Day this year, Shae and I decided to do a bunch of dog-friendly stuff in Richmond, VA so that Truffles could join us all day. We'd had people recommend that we check out Carytown due to its great restaurants and boutique stores, so we headed that way at … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Carytown Burgers & Fries In Richmond, Virginia
15 Free Things To Do In Richmond, Virginia
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
Hotel Review: Element Hanover-Lebanon, New Hampshire
Back when we were planning out the second year of our 50 state road trip, we'd planned to spend a week in New York with several members of Shae's family after spending 10 days in Rhode Island. Those plans fell through though which meant we had a week to kill before heading to … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Element Hanover-Lebanon, New Hampshire
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Rhode Island
Shae and I left Rhode Island last week after spending 10 days there on our 50 state road trip. We tend to spend an average of five weeks in each state seeing as we're doing this trip over the course of five years (although we might be having to extend that). That doesn't mean … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Rhode Island
Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Providence/Warwick Airport, Rhode Island
Having left Connecticut on our 50 state road trip, Shae, Truffles and I made our way eastwards to Rhode Island. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the US and you can drive to pretty much anywhere in the state within an hour. Finding somewhere to stay that fit within our … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Providence/Warwick Airport, Rhode Island
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Connecticut
Shae and I left Connecticut a week ago having spent 3.5 weeks there on our 50 state road trip. 3.5 weeks was longer than we needed as it turned out to be our least favorite state so far. The state didn't have much charm other than Mystic, the drivers are awful, it's expensive, … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Connecticut
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
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Hartford Windsor, Connecticut
The third and final hotel we stayed at during our 3.5 weeks in Connecticut was the Residence Inn Hartford Windsor. We stayed there 10 nights using points as every 5th night is free when booking award stays using Marriott Bonvoy points. We had a great stay overall and loved the … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Hartford Windsor, Connecticut