Travel

South of the Border is a quirky roadside landmark with lots of fun attractions. See why it's one of the best free things to do in South Carolina!

We live near the Natchez Trace Parkway in Nashville. We've driven, biked, motorcycled, RV'd & walked it. Here's how to enjoy The Trace if you only have 1 hr

Going to a timeshare presentation for free vacation gifts? Read my experience with a well-known vacation club! Frustrating? Yes. But we got the free cruise!

Visiting Brentwood? Showing guests around town? My top 5 uniquely delicious restaurants in Brentwood, TN - from the most romantic to the best Sunday brunch.

Eclipse Trip

My girlfriend and I traveled 1,200 miles to see the 2017 eclipse. Here's how our eclipse trip went and why we'll drive even farther to see the 2024 eclipse!

Increase your odds of finding Fairy Stones at 2 different places in Virginia. 3 types of Fairy Stone crosses you're most likely to find & where to find them

Living in Franklin, Tennessee, we see a good deal of celebrities whenever we're out and about. Here are some of the best places where you are most likely to spot a celebrity in and around Nashville. (We've excluded all of the music venues and locations where Nashville celebrities are on hand for a specific function.)

I've gone skydiving 6 times in 9 years. Tandem skydiving has become more popular, more accessible, probably safe -- but less personal. See why I say that.

Want to take a car seat on a plane, rather than checking it as baggage? I made a portable car seat dolly (using a cheap luggage cart) to make a stroller!

I love parks. My kids love parks. We explored Nashville's beautiful Centennial Park the other day. Here's a little about our first time visiting Centennial Park in Nashville.

Plan your visit to the Farmers Market Nashville: Here's what it's like shopping at the Nashville Farmers Market AND the adjoining Market House & Flea Market.

Cargo ship travel delivers a unique experience you won't enjoy on a passenger cruise. Freight travel involves stopping into sometimes exotic destinations. Here are tips for booking a trip on a freighter ship.

Downhill driving tips I learned firsthand in the Smoky Mountains. See how to use 2 & 1 on your automatic gear shift to use engine braking & avoid smoking brakes.

People drive from states away to get a close-up view of the Glade Creek Grist Mill! Here's what it is like to visit, photos of the grist mill, and tips before you go.

I usually hit the hiking trail with my son on my back and my 2 dogs by my side. Here are my best tips for hiking with baby + A list of the essentials you REALLY need to take.

The Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke is definitely worth a visit! Explore the history of planes, trains, and automobiles all in one place via 3 separate galleries.

TWRA stocks winter trout all over Tennessee. We've always heard that Marrowbone Lake is one of the best-kept secrets for trout fishing near Nashville. We drove up to Joelton to check it out! Have a look at our photos, directions to Marrowbone Lake, as well as information on boat rentals and creel limits. Included are links to more Brentwood fly fishing spots, local fly shops and fishing clubs you may find helpful.

Roanoke Starcade video game museum is one of the most unique arcades. (The best I've ever visited,) It will transport you back to your youth. My #1 tip for visiting this Roanoke arcade.