Abraham Lincoln was famed for being honest, but not everything associated with his name is true. Take, for example, both the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park and Abraham Lincoln's Boyhood Home. Both sites bear his name, but the former doesn't have the house in … [Read more...] about Visiting Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace & Boyhood Home In Kentucky
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Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park In Kentucky
Shae and I got lucky when planning our time in Kentucky as we happened to be staying near Mammoth Cave National Park during 2019 National Park Week. We were staying at the Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave which is only 10-15 minutes from the park. In reality though, it's more … [Read more...] about Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park In Kentucky
4 Fun Things To Do In Paducah, Kentucky
Having spent a week in Louisville, Shae and I made our way to Paducah, a city in the southwest corner of Kentucky. We stayed five nights at the Residence Inn Paducah and enjoyed our time in the city. We both had quite a lot of work to do during our stay, so we didn't get to … [Read more...] about 4 Fun Things To Do In Paducah, Kentucky
The Amazing World Of Quilting At The National Quilt Museum In Paducah, KY
I never would've thought that a National Quilt Museum would make the list of "top coolest things I've ever seen." But here we are. I'm going to say it. The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY is on my list of top coolest things I've ever seen. When I … [Read more...] about The Amazing World Of Quilting At The National Quilt Museum In Paducah, KY
3 Weeks In Vermont – What Should We Do?
Shae and I are halfway through our six weeks in Kentucky which means it's time to plan out our next state - Vermont. Seeing as we spent a week there last year and it's a (somewhat) smaller state, we're only planning on spending three weeks there (our average for each state on … [Read more...] about 3 Weeks In Vermont – What Should We Do?
Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
As with our koala experience in Australia, I'd like to preface this post with a little note. We know that not everyone reading this is supportive of Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby, or horse racing in general, and therefore this experience as well as our Derby experience next … [Read more...] about Visiting The Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Museum & Tours In Louisville, KY
Our Week In Louisville: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Drink & Where To Stay
Louisville, Kentucky is one of our new favorite cities. Shae and I recently spent a week there while on our 5 year, 50 state road trip and loved it. The city has a ton of great restaurants and bars and loads of interesting things to do including museums, caverns and … [Read more...] about Our Week In Louisville: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Drink & Where To Stay
Experiencing Underground Ziplining At Louisville Mega Cavern In Kentucky
I'm not really one for high adrenaline activities. I like my fun, but prefer it to be low key memory making. I've started getting braver over recent years, including last year when I rode a roller coaster AND cliff jumped in Wisconsin. But when your best friend tells you … [Read more...] about Experiencing Underground Ziplining At Louisville Mega Cavern In Kentucky
Thunder Over Louisville 2019: Check Out This 30 Minute Firework Display
There were two reasons we decided to visit Kentucky in April & May this year. One - the Kentucky Derby. Two - Thunder Over Louisville. Neither of us had heard of Thunder Over Louisville until about a year ago, but when we had it suggested to us, Shae and I both knew it was … [Read more...] about Thunder Over Louisville 2019: Check Out This 30 Minute Firework Display
How To Buy Tickets For The Anne Frank House In Amsterdam
A few weeks before visiting Amsterdam, our friends told us that if we wanted to visit the Anne Frank House, we'd have to buy our tickets online. What we hadn't realized at the time was how far in advance we needed to order them. I tried buying tickets the week before arriving … [Read more...] about How To Buy Tickets For The Anne Frank House In Amsterdam