Planning a trip doesn’t have to mean draining your savings account. When my assistant told me she was preparing to spend the month of June traveling and wanted to do it as affordably as possible, I immediately jumped into travel-hack mode. After years of adventures with my husband Shane, I’ve learned a thing or two Read More
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Finding True Island Life in Pāhoa
Heads up! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we genuinely love and use. Thanks for supporting our adventures! When we booked our trip to the Big Island, we knew we Read More
From Road Trips to Mystery Date Books: A New Way to Explore the U.S.
If you’ve followed Dates in the States for a while, you know how much Shane and I love discovering new places together. From road trips across the U.S. to exploring hidden gems in our own backyard, travel has always been at the heart of what we do. So when I came up with the idea Read More
Drawn to Cemeteries on Your Travels? You Might Be a Taphophile
There’s something undeniably fascinating about wandering through cemeteries during our travels. Far from being eerie, these spaces hold stories, artistry, and history that often rival the best museums. If you’ve ever marveled at a unique gravesite or felt a pull toward the peaceful beauty of memorials, you may just be a taphophile—a lover of cemeteries Read More
Visit 10 Craft Breweries in Rochester, NY on this Rochester Beer Trail
This post may contain affiliate links. Over the past few years, Rochester, New York, has shown exceptional growth in a booming industry. With many new breweries opening around the Greater Rochester area, the craft beer industry has been taking over Upstate New York. It looks like we moved here at the best time, wouldn’t you Read More
10 Things To Do in Marshall, North Carolina
Nestled in the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Marshall, North Carolina, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. With its charming downtown, vibrant arts scene and stunning natural landscapes, Marshall offers an array of things to do for those seeking adventure, culture, and a touch of magic. My beautiful cousin, Lara, was Read More
Effortlessly Healthy Delivers Nutritious Delights to Your Doorstep!
Hey all, Crystal and Shane here! We’ve partnered with an excellent local food company here in Rochester – Effortlessly Healthy. We’re thrilled to kick off this culinary journey with you for all you health enthusiasts and foodies, showcasing delectable and nutritious meals from Effortlessly Healthy. This is actually an honest review, not a sales post Read More
Our Luggage Went on Its Own Honeymoon
We’d been planning our dream honeymoon to Aruba since we got engaged. To be honest, I felt like I planned more of the honeymoon and was looking forward to it more than I did the wedding. Finally, we were going to be able to get out of the states and explore a foreign country together. Read More
Our Horrific Experience Renting an RV
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a goal of traveling to ALL of the mainland US states by the time I turned 30. With only one more year to go, we only had about 4 states left and they were all in the center of the US. States like Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Read More
September Travel Blogger Interview Series – Happy Nomad Couple
Welcome to our September interview featuring Ashly and Carlos from Happy Nomad Couple. Their blog talks about their life after quitting their full time jobs to travel the world on a budget. They love sharing their travel budgeting tips, backpacking treks, and their experience traveling as a couple. Want to be featured next? Contact us today Read More