Into the Sunshine
“Go into the sunshine and be happy with what you see.” — Winston Churchill I want to thank Leeanne, my fellow beach-loving…
How to Plan a Solo Road Trip
Solo travel is daring, liberating, rejuvenating. It feels a little bit naughty, like getting away with something. You go when you want…
Four Days in Colonial Williamsburg — where history comes to life
After five weeks road tripping around America, I wanted to cap off the fabulous adventure with a return to our Revolutionary roots. …
Tennessee to Virginia — part 7 of the great American road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park spans the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. The roughly 40 miles that I drove up and…
A Day in Opryland, Tennessee
One of the guiding values for my cross-country road trip was to explore the kinds of things I normally don’t. Grand Ole…
Louisiana to Tennessee — part 5 of the great American road trip
As I drove east from Texas, the road trip took on an unmistakable feeling of wrapping up. I was back in the…
Two Days in Texas
Texas stretched out before me, as I drove eastward from New Mexico. The Texas plains are different from the South Dakota plains…
Road Trip: Utah to New Mexico
Western states are big. It’s one thing to note on a map; it’s another to drive. This post contains affiliate links. For…
Northern Utah — part 2 of the great American road trip
“This is the place.” So declared Mormon pioneer Brigham Young on reaching northern Utah, at least according to legend. As I drove in…
Virginia to Wyoming — part 1 of the great American road trip
One of the first things you have to decide before taking a road trip around America is which way to go: clockwise…
Cross-Country Road Trip!
As you’re reading this, I’m not sure where I am, but it’s probably somewhere west-by-northwest of Virginia. I’m taking a road trip…
Tips for New Bloggers
I want to thank Lahaina Vatanarom from the coffee wife for nominating me for a Blogger Recognition Award. I’ve been blogging off-and-on…