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
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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
The Romantic Town of Bansko
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
How to Travel for Free as a Travel Blogger
How to Travel for FREE as a Travel Blogger Have you ever wondered how you could travel for free? If there was a way for YOU to provide businesses a service, and in return, you could stay anywhere or do anything without it costing money? This is something I pondered for a long time as Read More
How I’m Growing My Travel Blog Traffic (& How You Can, Too!)
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for more information.* Back in November 0f 2016, I quit a job that was too stressful for me and moved to a new state closer to home. As I was searching for a different path, I created this blog – Dates in the States. I initially created Read More