Ever since we set off on our 50 state road trip back on January 1, 2018, we've stayed in more than 100 different cities. Some of them have left a longer-lasting impression than others for one reason or another. Seeing as we're limited with our travel right now due to COVID-19, … [Read more...] about 7 US Cities I’d Love To Revisit
Richmond VA
These Are Our Road Trip Plans For The Rest Of 2020
Shae and I have spent the last 6 weeks or so of our road trip sheltering in place, first in Albuquerque, NM and now in Pueblo, CO. We were due to check out of our Airbnb next week, so it was time to decide what to do next. After chatting about what to do, we've got a broad … [Read more...] about These Are Our Road Trip Plans For The Rest Of 2020
Hotel Review: Candlewood Suites Richmond West End Short Pump, Virginia
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
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
Restaurant Review: Buz And Ned’s In Richmond, Virginia
Since we set off on our 50 state road trip at the start of 2018, Shae and I have eaten a lot of BBQ. So much so that at one point Shae didn't want to eat it for several weeks or months (I've never had any such qualms). In case you're interested, here's some of the BBQ we've … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Buz And Ned’s 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
20 Photos: An Evening On Belle Isle, Richmond VA
Having checked in at the Four Points by Sheraton Richmond, Shae, Truffles and I headed over to Belle Isle. This is a small island in the James River that's only minutes from downtown Richmond. We've visited a couple of times before and have always enjoyed ourselves, so we … [Read more...] about 20 Photos: An Evening On Belle Isle, Richmond VA
Review: Four Points By Sheraton Richmond VA
With Shae getting LASIK surgery early in the morning in Richmond VA, we needed somewhere to stay the night before. We decided to book a room at the Four Points by Sheraton Richmond VA - somewhere we'd stayed a couple of times in the past. This is a category 2 SPG property and … [Read more...] about Review: Four Points By Sheraton Richmond VA