Shae and I don't have many traditions, but the Olde Towne Ghost Walk in Portsmouth VA is one of them. Since moving back to Portsmouth in 2011, I think we've been on the ghost walk every year. This Halloween period was our final opportunity to go on the walk as we'll be off on … [Read more...] about The Spooktacular Olde Towne Ghost Walk
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Review: Longboards, Portsmouth VA
Before setting off on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we've spent several years living in Portsmouth VA. One of our favorite places to eat and drink here is Longboards in Olde Towne. We'd recently planned on visiting a different restaurant in Olde Towne in order to review it, … [Read more...] about Review: Longboards, Portsmouth VA
40 Photos: Walking The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge opened for traffic in October 2012, connecting the cities of Portsmouth and Chesapeake in Virginia. It's a toll road, but there's a way to cross it for free thanks to its mile-long pedestrian walkway. The bridge provides some amazing views of … [Read more...] about 40 Photos: Walking The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
Aboard The Elizabeth River Ferry: Portsmouth To Norfolk
Norfolk VA Mini-Trip Report Aboard The Elizabeth River Ferry: Portsmouth To Norfolk Review: Hilton Norfolk The Main Review: Grain Rooftop Beer Garden On The Hunt For Norfolk Mermaids An Ode To The Hummingbird Macaron Review: Sheraton Norfolk VA Review: … [Read more...] about Aboard The Elizabeth River Ferry: Portsmouth To Norfolk
Review: Still Restaurant & Whiskey Bar, Portsmouth VA
It was my birthday recently, so in the evening we went out for dinner to celebrate. I'd been craving Thai food for ages but changed my mind at the last minute, so we headed to my (and our) favorite restaurant here in Portsmouth VA: Still. Still describes its offering as … [Read more...] about Review: Still Restaurant & Whiskey Bar, Portsmouth VA
Review: The Coffee Shoppe, Portsmouth VA
Last Saturday was both my birthday and the day of Portsmouth Humane Society's Cause For Paws Festival. Shae had volunteered to help out by having Truffles be part of a puppy kissing booth. People at the festival could get a kiss from Truffles in return for a $1+ donation to … [Read more...] about Review: The Coffee Shoppe, Portsmouth VA