Category: USA Bucket Lists

  • Escape To Asheville: 5 Tips

    Escape To Asheville: 5 Tips

    Escape to Asheville, a town nestled in the heart of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina. Renowned for its vibrant art scene, soul-stirring music, delectable culinary delights, and captivating theater performances, Asheville is a haven for those seeking a blend of culture, nature, and relaxation. Beyond its cultural attractions, Asheville also offers…

  • Six Days in Austin Texas

    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 Bridge…

  • A Day Trip to Richmond, Indiana

    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 most…

  • Hawaii: The Big Island Itinerary

    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.…

  • A Week in New England

    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 to…

  • 4 Days In & Around Boston

    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,…

  • 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 toys…

  • What To See Along the Michigan Coast

    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 took…

  • 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 because…

  • 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 to…