There are two types of people on a road trip: Shane? Definitely the second. A few years ago, I bought him a pack of road trip games from a local shop for Christmas because — bless him — he cannot sit in a car for long stretches without getting antsy. I figured a little structured Read More
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The Biggest Mistake We Made While Traveling in Europe and How to Avoid It
When traveling internationally, it’s easy to assume that you’ll always have access to Wi-Fi. That you won’t need to worry about your phone data. We learned the hard way that this isn’t always true. Maybe we were being a little naive or cheap. Whichever way you want to look at it. But we figured we Read More
Packing for 8 Days in Costa Rica with Just a Carry-On!
Packing for a trip to Costa Rica is exciting, but fitting everything into a carry-on? Now that’s a challenge I was ready to take on! From packing for a photoshoot, to a variety of clothes for our hikes and jungle adventures, here’s exactly what I packed (as a woman), how I made it work, and Read More
A Perfect Ocean City Date Day (That’s Not Just the Boardwalk)
Ocean City, Maryland might be famous for its iconic boardwalk, but there’s so much more to discover in this coastal town—especially if you’re looking to turn a weekend getaway into an unforgettable date and adventure. In this blog post, we’re sharing our favorite Ocean City date ideas. We recently spent a long weekend in Ocean 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
Winter Date Night in the Neighborhood of the Arts
Winter in Rochester has officially begun. And those of us who enjoy being outside can find it challenging to determine what to do on a date night in Rochester when the weather is cold, snowy, and windy. The Neighborhood of the Arts in Rochester is a great place to find something to do on a Read More
Why We Fell in Love with Bansko, Bulgaria
For our 1st wedding anniversary, we decided to travel to Bulgaria. And what better town to spend a romantic week than Bansko? During the winter, the town is a premier ski destination, but during the summer it’s a beautiful mountainous town with plenty of sunshine and romance. Many people asked us, “Why Bulgaria?” – Because 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
#DITSCHAT – Dates in the States Twitter Chat
We’re excited to announce we will be having a live Twitter Chat every #TravelTuesday at 8:30pm EST. #DITSCHAT Ask us anything travel or blogging related that you want to know. Even if you just want to have a conversation with us, chime in! We’d love to hear from you. Twitter Chats are super easy and Read More