Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow, AK) is the 9th most northern city in the world and the most northern city in the US. We spent a whirlwind 24 hours there and I'd gladly do it again, and recommend it to others. That being said, part of what MADE our trip was that it coincided with … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In Utqiagvik (Formerly Barrow), AK: Polar Plunge, Eating Whale, Neverending Sun & More
Unusual Food
Eating Brain Sandwich – An Indiana “Delicacy” – At Hilltop Inn In Evansville
When staying in New Harmony, IN recently, one of the restaurants we ate at had brain sandwich on the menu. Having tried Rocky Mountain Oysters - bull testicles - while visiting Denver back in 2021, we figured brain sandwich would be an interesting thing to try, but we weren't … [Read more...] about Eating Brain Sandwich – An Indiana “Delicacy” – At Hilltop Inn In Evansville
17 Great Places To Eat & Drink In Denver, CO
After spending some time in Colorado Springs and Montrose, our final stop in Colorado was Denver. Shae and I ended up spending a total of six weeks in Denver as we figured it would serve as a good base to not only visit places in the city but a little further afield … [Read more...] about 17 Great Places To Eat & Drink In Denver, CO
Trying Rocky Mountain Oysters (Bull Testicles) For The First Time
When is seafood not seafood? When they're Rocky Mountain Oysters. That's because Rocky Mountain Oysters aren't oysters. They're what Texans call 'calf fries' which gives a hint as to their origin. In case you didn't know, Rocky Mountain Oysters are deep-fried bull … [Read more...] about Trying Rocky Mountain Oysters (Bull Testicles) For The First Time
Our Week In Biloxi, Mississippi (Spoiler Alert: It was Awesome!)
When we mentioned we were planning to spend 3.5 weeks in Mississippi, everyone said they thought it was 3 weeks too long. I definitely wish we'd spent 10 days in Biloxi instead of Jackson. With only a week in Biloxi, it just wasn't enough. I couldn't get enough of the beach, … [Read more...] about Our Week In Biloxi, Mississippi (Spoiler Alert: It was Awesome!)
10 Days In San Antonio TX – Here’s What We Did
Having left Corpus Christi, Shae and I moved on to San Antonio where we spent ten nights. We picked San Antonio for the end of November as they have a boat parade along the river the day after Thanksgiving which looked like fun. We'd also heard that it was a great city to … [Read more...] about 10 Days In San Antonio TX – Here’s What We Did
Here’s Why You Need Round Rock Donuts In Your Life (And Your Mouth)
Move over Hurts Donut, I think I have a new favorite donut place. Don't get me wrong - I still think Hurts Donuts are amazing, but Round Rock Donuts has stolen a place in my heart (and my stomach). We'd seen a video on Facebook about Round Rock Donuts about a year ago, so … [Read more...] about Here’s Why You Need Round Rock Donuts In Your Life (And Your Mouth)
Our Time At The State Fair Of Texas In Dallas
No cute title. No funny mascot hunt. Nothing. Don't get me wrong, the State Fair of Texas wasn't bad... It just wasn't very special either. It was a great time to catch up with a member of our No Home Just Roam Inner Circle and her family (Hi Meghan, Adam and baby … [Read more...] about Our Time At The State Fair Of Texas In Dallas
An Afternoon In Tahlequah, Oklahoma – Capital Of The Cherokee Nation
One of the reasons we decided to include Oklahoma during the first year of our 5 year, 50 state road trip was so we could visit some friends who'd moved to Oklahoma a couple of years ago. They live on the eastern side of Oklahoma, with Tahlequah being the city closest to them … [Read more...] about An Afternoon In Tahlequah, Oklahoma – Capital Of The Cherokee Nation
Our First Fair: The Tulsa State Fair in Tulsa, Oklahoma
"Oh no! I forgot to ask for a ribbon!" Yes, I'm 37. No, I didn't "need" a ribbon. But did I want one? Heck Yeah!! I saw a little boy with a "My First Fair" ribbon and it was so beautiful and purple. Sigh... oh well. I'll just have to save this blog post for posterity of "My … [Read more...] about Our First Fair: The Tulsa State Fair in Tulsa, Oklahoma