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Travel Goal: Seeing All 50 State Capitol Buildings
We have a goal to visit every State Capitol Building in the U.S. During our road trip last month, we got to see 7, making our total 14/50.
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How We Traveled the U.S. for Free Using Points
A lot of people think that traveling is expensive, but I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. In fact, most of our month long trip was paid for using points and miles. In this article, I’ll break down the programs we used to obtain free hotel stays, the credit card offers you can apply for, and other reward programs you can take advantage of that will give you rewards for things you’re already spending money on.
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Capitol Buildings in the U.S. (Interactive Map)
We created an interactive map of all the capitol buildings in the United States.
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A Long Weekend in Richmond, VA
We recently spent a few days in Richmond, VA for a much needed change of scenery. It had been a while since we’d traveled anywhere and both Mark and I were really itching to take a road trip.
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Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden
This 3-acre cactus garden is located at the Ethel M Chocolate Factory in Henderson, Nevada, just outside of Las Vegas. Here you’ll find over 300
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Seven Magic Mountains
Seven Magic Mountains is a roadside art installation by Ugo Rondinone. It’s located about 15 minutes from the Las Vegas strip. Due to it being
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The Shipping Container Home in Denver: Summer Road Trip 2021
For the last leg of our road trip, we drove from Rapid City to Denver, where we stayed in a unique shipping container home. After seeing so many shipping container homes on YouTube and HGTV shows, we thought it would be fun to try it out.
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South Dakota: Summer Road Trip 2021
After a fantastic stay in Utah, it was time to head to our next road trip destination – South Dakota! We woke up around 5:30 am to begin the 10 hour drive from Salt Lake City to Rapid City, South Dakota.
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Modern Farmhouse Stay in Utah: Summer Road Trip 2021
After spending a few days in Nevada, we headed out to the first stop on our road trip: Salt Lake City. Although we have been to Utah before, we have never explored this area. We were excited to see what Salt Lake had to offer and couldn’t wait for our stay in this beautiful modern farmhouse Airbnb!
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Meow Wolf Las Vegas – The Start of our Summer Road Trip
We visited Meow Wolf, an interactive art exhibit located at Area 15 in Las Vegas.
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Staying at a Winery in Hocking Hills, Ohio!
Just outside of Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio is Le Petit Chevalier Vineyards and Farm Winery. Book a relaxing stay at the winery loft, located directly above their winery, and experience what it’s like to live at a vineyard.
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What to Check Before Booking an Airbnb
When you are ready to book an Airbnb, it can be difficult to know what to do and what not to do. Not knowing the proper steps ahead of time can lead to a bad experience for you as well as your family or friends. We have compiled some tips for booking an Airbnb that will help ensure that everything goes smoothly.
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About Us
Hi! We're Barbara & Mark
A married couple in search of unique destinations, stays, and experiences around the globe.