The 10 most populated cities in Kansas can all be found in the eastern half of the state. That doesn't mean that the western side of Kansas has nothing to offer though. Quite the opposite in fact. Shae and I recently spent 10 days in west Kansas and had a great time there. If … [Read more...] about West Kansas Road Trip: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
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Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites Garden City, Kansas
Having spent 5 nights in Ness City and Dighton in Kansas, we headed south to Garden City, a city about an hour to the west of Dodge City. We decided to stay at the TownePlace Suites Garden City for a couple of reasons. First, it was great value using points. Secondly, it had a … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: TownePlace Suites Garden City, Kansas
Our 3 Weeks In Denver – New Food, New Beer & Pneumonia
When planning out the first year of our road trip, we decided to spend Christmas in Denver, Colorado. We figured it'd give us a chance of some snow, plus it'd mean Shae would have an opportunity to help NORAD track Santa (more on that below). We stayed there from mid-December … [Read more...] about Our 3 Weeks In Denver – New Food, New Beer & Pneumonia
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Texas
Shae and I recently left Texas having spent about 10 weeks in the 9th state on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. It was our first time properly visiting Texas as we'd only ever stopped overnight when driving through. Given how highly Texans regard the state, I had high hopes for … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Texas
Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express Canyon, Texas
A few years ago, Shae and I used to only stay at IHG properties like Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, etc. Since then, we've focused on staying at whichever hotel offers the best value, whether paying cash or using points. It had therefore been several years … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express Canyon, Texas
Visiting Palo Duro Canyon State Park Near Amarillo, Texas
After leaving El Paso, the final stop in Texas on our 50 state road trip was the city of Canyon. Canyon is located near Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle (the section that juts up). The city is presumably named that way due to its proximity to Palo Duro Canyon State … [Read more...] about Visiting Palo Duro Canyon State Park Near Amarillo, Texas
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place El Paso Airport, Texas
Having stayed six nights in an off-grid cabin in Terlingua, we headed northwest to stay a few days in El Paso. El Paso is a city on the far west side of Texas and borders Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. We booked a four night stay at the Hyatt Place El Paso Airport as it was good value … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place El Paso Airport, Texas
We Went To A Star Party – No Celebrities But A Lot Of Heavenly Bodies Were Present
"They're having a star party tonight - you should go!" Thanks to the lovely couple we met at the rest area in Big Bend National Park, we discovered that the National Park as well as Big Bend Ranch State Park were hosting an event during our stay in Terlingua, Texas. If … [Read more...] about We Went To A Star Party – No Celebrities But A Lot Of Heavenly Bodies Were Present
9 Reasons Why I Loved Big Bend Ranch State Park In Texas
Having visited Big Bend National Park a couple of days before, Shae and I decided to check out the other large park near our cabin in Terlingua - Big Bend Ranch State Park. Big Bend Ranch State Park is the largest state park in Texas and runs along the border of Mexico. Having … [Read more...] about 9 Reasons Why I Loved Big Bend Ranch State Park In Texas
A Scenic Drive Through Big Bend National Park In 14 Photos
A couple of days after arriving in Terlingua, we decided to take a trip to Big Bend National Park. I'd done a little research beforehand and seen that dogs aren't allowed on hiking trails in the park. That was a bit of a shame seeing as we're traveling with our dog Truffles, … [Read more...] about A Scenic Drive Through Big Bend National Park In 14 Photos