Shae and I love getting recommendations of things to do, places to eat, etc. on our road trip. While we were in Louisville, we got chatting to a couple who suggested we visit The Wrigley Taproom & Eatery in Corbin as that wasn't far from where we'd be staying in London, … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: The Wrigley Taproom & Eatery In Corbin, Kentucky
Things To Do
Kentucky, Virginia & Tennessee: Hiking To Tri-State Peak At Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
It's easy to step foot in two states at the same time, but what about three states? Shae, Truffles and I decided to find out. While staying in London KY, we drove an hour southeast to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. The park is located where Kentucky, Virginia and … [Read more...] about Kentucky, Virginia & Tennessee: Hiking To Tri-State Peak At Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Restaurant Review: Sonny’s BBQ In Corbin, Kentucky
We've eaten a lot of BBQ so far on our road trip and that didn't stop on my birthday the other week. Shae and I were staying in London, Kentucky at the Country Inn & Suites which was only 10-15 minutes from Corbin. We'd originally planned on eating at The Wrigley Taproom … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Sonny’s BBQ In Corbin, Kentucky
Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum – Birthplace Of Kentucky Fried Chicken
"Kentucky Fried Chicken!" That was my British nephew's immediate reaction when we told him we'd be visiting Kentucky next on our 50 state road trip. We'd always planned on getting KFC at some point during our 6 weeks in Kentucky, but we got lucky when staying in the … [Read more...] about Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum – Birthplace Of Kentucky Fried Chicken
Visiting Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace & Boyhood Home In Kentucky
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
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