Journals

Wartburg

Tucked into the rugged hills of the Cumberland Plateau, Morgan County, Wartburg, Tennessee is the kind of small town you hope for all who chase destinations on the backroads. Surrounded...

McKinney

McKinney. A historic treasure. A Texas original. These are just a few ways you might hear people describe this North Texas city. Located just north of Dallas–Fort Worth, McKinney is...

Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a desert oasis characterized by being effortlessly cool – equal parts retro glamour and laidback. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and sunshine, it is known for its mid-century...

Three Rivers: The Gateway to Sequoia National Park

Three Rivers is the gateway town to Sequoia National Park, set at the base of the mountains. Three Rivers is a sweet little community with a river running right through...

Orange Beach

Need a road trip to rest? Then Orange Beach, Alabama might be your next best destination. We arrived with two objectives – doing the least and eating seafood – both...

Bisbee, Arizona

Bisbee is a charming, artistic old copper mining mountain town located in southern Arizona near the Mexico border. The climate is enjoyable year-round, as the elevation is 5,500 feet. You...

Maui

Beaches, waterfalls, lush valleys, wild chickens, and island adventure. Those are the words that come to mind when thinking about Maui. The island is known for its dramatic landscapes, where...

3 Days in Las Vegas

When my wife Lyssa had a business trip to Las Vegas that lasted most of a week, we decided it only made sense for me to fly out and join...

Joshua Tree

Located at the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park, the town of Joshua Tree is a fun desert stop. The surrounding national park is known for its iconic Joshua trees, dramatic rock formations,...

Grass Valley & Nevada City

Grass Valley and Nevada City, California, are neighboring towns nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. They feel straight out of a movie – earthy, cozy, and each...

The Island of O’ahu

O’ahu put us at ease. It was the last island we visited on a 10-day island hopping adventure. We spent four days exploring the island and relaxing – it perfectly...

Aruba Highlights to Experience “One Happy Island”

When you visit “One Happy Island” it’s best to hold on to your hats, literally, because Aruba is a blustery vacation destination! Aruba is a small island in the southern Caribbean...

Tombstone, Arizona

Tombstone, Arizona is known as the town of “Too Tough To Die” by truly stepping back in time to the wild western days. Established in 1879 by Ed Schieffelin during...

The Big Island of Hawaii

3 days of road-tripping around the Big Island of Hawaii was full of lush rainforests, dramatic ocean views, and rich culture, all atop the the powerful volcanoes that formed it...

Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee

Leiper’s Fork is one of our favorite stops in Tennessee. Located just outside of Franklin, the teeny town has never disappointed us. The main drag is located on a strip...

Pittsburgh

We can’t say that we were particularly excited to go to learn we’d be traveling to Pittsburgh for a wedding. It’s not a city we had heard much about when...