One of the best things about the Airbnb we stayed at in Montpelier VT is that it took less than ten minutes to walk downtown. That meant we ended up walking to downtown Montpelier every day of our stay as it's such a cute state capital. The day after we arrived, Shae and I … [Read more...] about Review: Julio’s Cantina, Montpelier VT
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Hiking To Hubbard Park Tower In Montpelier VT
OK, so calling the trip to Hubbard Park Tower in Montpelier VT a "hike" might be stretching it, although it depends on the weather. We visited Montpelier in May when it was 75-80° and sunny most days. I was therefore able to walk the trail in flip-flops without any issues, but … [Read more...] about Hiking To Hubbard Park Tower In Montpelier VT
Review: Econo Lodge Arena Wilkes-Barre PA
Having left Ohio, Shae and I started making our way to Vermont for the 5th state on our 50 state road trip. It was going to be a 12-13 hour drive and, as we weren't due to leave until the afternoon, we decided to stop halfway along the route. After researching our options, it … [Read more...] about Review: Econo Lodge Arena Wilkes-Barre PA
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Ohio
Shae and I recently spent five weeks in Ohio, the fourth state on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. Most of that time was spent staying with different sets of friends (apparently loads of great people live in Ohio). We therefore focused more on spending time with them than going … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Ohio
Mansfield OH: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Drink
Mansfield is unlikely to be the first place on your lips when asked to name a city in Ohio, but it has a lot to offer nonetheless. We spent a week in Mansfield while visiting some friends and found that there are some fun things to do, great places to eat and enjoyable places … [Read more...] about Mansfield OH: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Drink
5 Great Places To Eat In Mansfield, Ohio
Mansfield, Ohio is perhaps best known as the location where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed. A city of almost 50,000 people, it's found just off I-71 about halfway between Columbus and Cleveland. Shae and I spent a week there staying with friends and ate out several times. … [Read more...] about 5 Great Places To Eat In Mansfield, Ohio
Review: Sheraton Suites Columbus
While on our way from Athens OH to Mansfield OH, Shae and I needed to find somewhere to stay for one night at the last minute. We were due to be staying with friends in Mansfield, but a family emergency meant we needed to delay our arrival by a day. We have a good stash of … [Read more...] about Review: Sheraton Suites Columbus
Visiting Old Man’s Cave In Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
I am behind you on 33 heading into Logan Ohio. If you do not have it on your list of places to stop, you must! Old Man's Cave. Look it up!! On our drive from Toledo to Athens, I received the above email which was sent through the contact form on this site. Someone called … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Man’s Cave In Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
Visiting Toledo’s Historic West End
Sometimes you plan things and sometimes you rely on serendipity. We had a lot of different plans for our Monday in Toledo, Ohio. Unfortunately nothing was working out but I came across a suggestion on TripAdvisor to visit Our Lady, Queen Of The Most Holy Rosary … [Read more...] about Visiting Toledo’s Historic West End
3 Weird Things To See In Columbus, Ohio
If you like stopping to visiting weird things while traveling, Columbus has some great things for you to see. And best of all - they're all free to visit. Ohio's state capital is home to the World's Largest Gavel, three anthropomorphic Deer On A Bridge and a concrete Field Of … [Read more...] about 3 Weird Things To See In Columbus, Ohio