A few days after hunting for 7 Trolls & The Magical Tower in Boom, Belgium, I found myself in Copenhagen, Denmark. That's because the Danish capital is home to another of Thomas Dambo's public art displays called The 6 Forgotten Giants. The giants are spread out among six … [Read more...] about How To Find The 6 Forgotten Giants In Copenhagen, Denmark
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Beyond Virginia Beach: A Local’s Guide To The Best Beaches In Hampton Roads, VA
One of the best things about living in Hampton Roads (Tidewater, Coastal Virginia, the 757... and whatever else we're calling it these days) is the beaches! They don't have the white sand of Florida or the waves of Hawaii, but they are beautiful in their own right. Most … [Read more...] about Beyond Virginia Beach: A Local’s Guide To The Best Beaches In Hampton Roads, VA
How To Find 7 Trolls & The Magical Tower At De Schorre In Boom, Belgium
I was recently in Belgium as part of the Frequent Miler 40k To Far Away challenge. One of the main reasons I decided to include Belgium in my plans is so I could visit 7 Trolls & The Magical Tower. If you've been following No Home Just Roam since at least 2018, you'll have … [Read more...] about How To Find 7 Trolls & The Magical Tower At De Schorre In Boom, Belgium
Visiting High Bridge Trail State Park In Rice, Virginia
After spending a few days in Charlottesville, Shae and I drove back to Portsmouth, VA just before I headed off for my 40k To Far Away adventure. On our way back down, we decided to stop off at High Bridge Trail State Park in Rice, VA. We'd seen photos of it online and it … [Read more...] about Visiting High Bridge Trail State Park In Rice, Virginia
I’m Back From 40k To Far Away – Here’s How It Went
I'm back! After spending a couple of weeks traveling around as part of the Frequent Miler 40k To Far Away challenge, I arrived "home" on Tuesday night. Shae and I are usually around each other pretty much 24/7, so being apart for two weeks was strange, so it was good to see … [Read more...] about I’m Back From 40k To Far Away – Here’s How It Went
Visiting The Virginia Zoo In Norfolk, Virginia
If you're a regular reader than you know that we love a good zoo. It needs to be safe and reputable for the animals in its care, but we feel they're a valuable resource for learning about animals and for animal conservation around the world. During my recent hometown takeover … [Read more...] about Visiting The Virginia Zoo In Norfolk, Virginia
Barkitecture At The Norfolk Botanical Garden In Norfolk, Virginia
Personally I'm not much one for gardens. I love to visit them occasionally, mostly to get pictures, but it's pretty rare that I seek out a trip to see gardens. One notable exception is the Norfolk Botanical Garden in Norfolk, VA. When I was younger, I didn't appreciate all … [Read more...] about Barkitecture At The Norfolk Botanical Garden In Norfolk, Virginia
Touring The Cape Henry Lighthouse In Virginia Beach, Virginia
One of my favorite activities in the Hampton Roads area is going to the Cape Henry Lighthouse. It's located on an active military base, so there are some things to take into consideration when planning your visit, but it's worth the extra effort to see this historical … [Read more...] about Touring The Cape Henry Lighthouse In Virginia Beach, Virginia
Apple Picking at Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, VA
There was one thing that I was desperate to do in Virginia while we were here this fall and it's slim pickings in most of the state - except the Charlottesville area - apple picking! We found a great spot for it on our last full day in the area. So after a visit to Monticello, … [Read more...] about Apple Picking at Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville, VA
Visiting Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia
Thomas Jefferson. The 3rd President. Founding Father. Author of the Constitution. Slave Owner. Founder of UVA. There are many ways to describe the man who was Thomas Jefferson. But you don't really understand him or appreciate all that he did, both right and … [Read more...] about Visiting Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia