Six Days in Austin Texas

We spent Six Days in Austin Texas- one whole week to really get to know the city. Recreate our itinerary to see the highlights of this weird and wonderful place! Day 1 Hotel-Save $1,000 for the week and stay at Sleep Inn & Suites Austin North or stay somewhere nice and swanky downtown. Pennybacker BridgeContinue reading “Six Days in Austin Texas”

Is The Tampa Riverwalk Pass Worth It?

Is The Tampa Riverwalk Pass Worth It? Tampa is an easy and inexpensive flight for most mid-westerners, so it is a very popular destination and one we finally experienced. We needed more sun and Tampa did not disappoint! We planned our trip around the three-day $79 Tampa Riverwalk Attraction Pass and are here to tellContinue reading “Is The Tampa Riverwalk Pass Worth It?”

A Day Trip to Richmond, Indiana

A Day Trip to Richmond, Indiana is super doable for Ohio residents because it is just over the state line, about 35 minutes west of Huber Heights/Dayton area. I traveled there on one of those spring days when it snows off and on in-between warm and sunny 50-degree weather. It is a time when mostContinue reading “A Day Trip to Richmond, Indiana”

Hawaii: The Big Island Itinerary

Hawaii: The Big Island Itinerary offers an escape from the still chilly and muddy midwestern weather. If you can’t wait another day for spring, the only thing to do is travel to where the sun always shines. Hawaii is one of those magical places. So we braved the long airplane ride and arrived in paradise.Continue reading “Hawaii: The Big Island Itinerary”

A Week in New England

If you have a week in New England to do a road trip, then this blog post is for you! We started out with nothing but a list of sights to see. We didn’t reserve anything ahead. This was our experience… Burlington Stowe, and Barre, Vermont Church Street Marketplace is a great first stop toContinue reading “A Week in New England”

4 Days In & Around Boston

Day One ….of 4 Days In and Around Boston begins with a visit back-in-time to Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Plimoth Patuxet (1947), a living history museum of a 17th-century English settlement is located near Cape Cod and is open mid-March to Thanksgiving (approximately). This English village comes alive with professionals in period dress cooking,Continue reading “4 Days In & Around Boston”

My Favorite Amazon Items for Dogs

I am so happy you are visiting my favorite Amazon items for dogs! I have purchased a lot of things for my dogs. Honestly, most of them were not worth the money! What didn’t work for me included a bike leash (dog couldn’t keep up), a pet carrier backpack (dog too big), most dog toysContinue reading “My Favorite Amazon Items for Dogs”

What To See Along the Michigan Coast

Are you wondering what to see along the Michigan coast? On our way to Mackinac Island, we took a road trip along the beautiful Michigan coastline. The experience did not disappoint! Use our trip as a guide when planning your road trip! In May, we started out in the city of South Haven and tookContinue reading “What To See Along the Michigan Coast”

Weekend Getaway on Mackinac Island, Michigan

Of course you want to spend your weekend getaway on Mackinac (pronounced mac-in-aw) Island… Perhaps because you heard that Mackinac Island has been rated the number one summer destination in America by TripAdvisor.com. Maybe it is because you are looking to find some rest and relaxation surrounded by beautiful scenery. It also could be becauseContinue reading “Weekend Getaway on Mackinac Island, Michigan”

Springfield, Illinois: Land of Lincoln

Springfield, Illinois: The Land of Lincoln- a hidden travel gem just a few hours south of Chicago is today’s travel destination! There are a lot of Springfields in the United States (34 I think). For example, my last two posts were about Springfield, Ohio. Today; however, we are going to focus on an itinerary toContinue reading “Springfield, Illinois: Land of Lincoln”