Some of our earliest adventures together truly set the stage for our shared love of exploration. One of those memorable firsts was a long weekend trip in May 2016, venturing south into the unique landscapes of Colorado and New Mexico. Our itinerary was wonderfully eclectic: the hot springs of Pagosa Springs, the artistic charm of […]
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If you are looking for the perfect blend of rich history and pristine white-sand beaches, this 7-day Southern Alabama itinerary is the ultimate guide to exploring Mobile and Gulf Shores. For our anniversary, we decided on a week-long escape to southern Alabama, splitting our time between the historic port city of Mobile and the sandy
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Our recent trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama, promised days of sun-kissed relaxation on its incredibly soft, sugar-white sands. However, Mother Nature had other plans for one of our mornings, greeting us with unseasonably chilly temperatures and blustery winds that made a beach day less than ideal. But true adventurers know that a change in plans
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My First Time at a Buc-ee’s I hadn’t heard much about Buc-ee’s. Then, a store opened in Colorado in March 2024 and suddenly it seemed to be all anyone was talking about. Last fall on a road trip with Justin between Florida and South Carolina, we kept seeing the signs for a Buc-ee’s and decided
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We love breaking up serious sightseeing with a healthy dose of the delightfully absurd, and Burlington, Vermont, does not disappoint. On a recent trip, we tracked down two of the city’s best Burlington Roadside Attractions—plus a necessary maple creemee run—proving that sometimes, the best sights are the ones that make you scratch your head and
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Our travels took us to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and tucked away on the University of New Mexico campus, we stumbled upon another spot claiming to be the Center of the Universe, but with a very different vibe. This “Center of the Universe” is a concrete structure with a central middle from which six concrete arms/tunnels
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, might not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of cosmic significance, but tucked away in its downtown area lies a quirky and intriguing spot known as the “Center of the Universe.” During our recent days exploring Tulsa, we sought out this unassuming landmark, and it quickly became a
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When you have a few days to explore London completely on your own, the world opens up well beyond the central tourist hubs. You don’t have to stay glued to the West End or the underground tube stations; instead, you can easily slip away for a quick, breezy half-day escape down the river. On the