Congaree National Park was one of the locations listed on our spreadsheet of places to visit in South Carolina before we'd even started our 50 state road trip. During our Columbia Canal walk, our guideĀ Spencer also highly recommended visiting Congaree National Park, especially … [Read more...] about Hiking The Weston Lake Loop At Congaree National Park
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10 Reasons We Loved Riverbanks Zoo In Columbia SC
Shae and I visited Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia SC a few days ago and loved it. Here are 10 reasons why we loved Riverbanks Zoo: 1) We Fed Giraffes The first thing we did when we entered the zoo was head straight to the giraffe enclosure. For $2 per person, you … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons We Loved Riverbanks Zoo In Columbia SC
A Free Ranger Walk At Columbia Canal, SC
He walked over looking cold and official. I asked if he was the Park Ranger scheduled to lead our Columbia Canal History Walk on Sunday, January 7, 2018. He confirmed that he was and that his name was Spencer. We waited a few more minutes for any other guests to join us but no … [Read more...] about A Free Ranger Walk At Columbia Canal, SC
The South Carolina State Museum in Columbia SC
When I first heard of the South Carolina State Museum, I wasn't too sure what to expect. I love a good museum, but typically it's a museum where I know what to expect when I visit. The African American History Museum, the Natural History Museum and COSI Science Museum are … [Read more...] about The South Carolina State Museum in Columbia SC
Chilling Out (Quite Literally) At Irmo Community Park, Columbia SC
Our plan to head south for the winter didn't quite go according to plan. We'd assumed it'd be much warmer in South Carolina than further north. To be fair, we were correct. That didn't stop it from still being below freezing though. After spending most of the day staying … [Read more...] about Chilling Out (Quite Literally) At Irmo Community Park, Columbia SC
The World’s Largest Fire Hydrant, Columbia SC
On our first full day exploring Columbia SC, Shae and I did what any normal people would choose to do. We visited the World's Largest Fire Hydrant. The 39 foot sculpture was recommended to us by a couple of people before our 50 state road trip began and seemed like the perfect … [Read more...] about The World’s Largest Fire Hydrant, Columbia SC
A Quick Stop In Taipei
After flying from Melbourne to Bangkok, we had a 3.5 hour flight from Bangkok to Taipei. When we first booked our tickets, we were due to have a one hour connection in Taipei. EVA Air changed our flight schedule a couple of months after booking though, so our one hour … [Read more...] about A Quick Stop In Taipei
Our Favorite Things In Melbourne, Australia
We ended up spending 10 full days in Melbourne on our trip down under. That's because we have some good friends who live there, so we wanted to maximize our time with them. We therefore didn't spend a huge amount of time in the city center; instead, most of it was spent in the … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Things In Melbourne, Australia
Penguins, Starfish & A Chocolate Factory – A Day Out On Phillip Island
Phillip Island in Melbourne, Australia is the ultimate place to fulfill your childhood dreams. Chocolate factory - check Rock pools - check Penguins - check Ice cream - check Beaches - check Holding starfish - check We spent a day on Phillip Island with our friends and … [Read more...] about Penguins, Starfish & A Chocolate Factory – A Day Out On Phillip Island
Meeting Gem The Wombat: A Pat & Play For 15 Minutes One Day
One of the first things we did after arriving in Melbourne was head to Healsville Sanctuary. For me, the fact that we were visiting our fourth animal sanctuary in as many weeks wasn't an issue. I'm not someone who loves animals more than people, but I do LOVE me some animals. … [Read more...] about Meeting Gem The Wombat: A Pat & Play For 15 Minutes One Day