Amy: When my sister invited us for a Thanksgiving getaway to send my nephew off before his deployment with the Army National Guard, we were excited to join in for the long weekend. Since my nephew, Jake, was in Texas to prepare for development, we headed to Galveston, Texas to spend time together next to... Continue Reading →
2016 – Nevada and Utah: Mingling of Natural and Man-made Marvels
Amy: Jon and I often end up in places we wouldn’t have anticipated. We have found interesting new locations based on recommendations from other travelers, a positive weather outlook, or affordability. After a few days of trying to avoid the rain in Northern Arizona, we ended up heading into Laughlin, Nevada based on a chat... Continue Reading →
2016 – Returning to the Grand Canyon State
Jon: Arizona has long held my interest as a place with dynamic landscapes and rich history, so I was thrilled to be going back. One of our first stops after the border sign was the town of Tombstone. I have a mild infatuation with the movie of the same name and had to see the... Continue Reading →
2016 – A new phase in the Southwest
Amy: There is just something special about a road trip. Throughout our travels over the past eight months, we have put in many miles (or kilometers) on four wheels. In Phase One, our international leg, we explored Iceland, Austria, Germany, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand with rented vehicles and soaked up unexpected moments when something... Continue Reading →








