“Are you guys famous? Should I know who you are?” I looked quizzically at the guy in the Gourdoughs window. “Your shirt!” I look down. Oh crap it is laundry day. Apparently I was wearing my Over Yonderlust shirt out and mini cartoon Shaun and Erica was staring back at him. I blushed. “Yeah, I… Continue reading Hometown Tourism: Gourdoughs Donuts NOM NOM NOM
I seriously had an “OH WOW” moment when we crossed the river into Louisville. What a way to meet a city. Good job, guys. Good job. *slow clap* You wouldn’t believe what would follow: A badass modern art museum/swanky bar. Farm to market restaurants. Building texture beyond all imagination. Quirky. Visual. Not the usual descriptions… Continue reading Louisville, Kentucky: I Like to Be Surprised
The guys over at LowCostHolidays.com have put together an awesome contest - enter the Blogger Relay 2012! What we’re doing ‘round these parts are sharing our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd favorite travel memories before passing on this glorious green baton on to another blogger to do the same (and so on and so on). The… Continue reading Join us for the Blogger Relay!
This is part of the #WinosOnTheRoad trip series with Diana of D Travels ‘Round as we drive across country to start her new chapter in life. "You are going to go dressed as the library." Well, that is a bit odd. I'll roll with it. Diana and I somehow happened to pop into Louisville to… Continue reading It was Miss Scarlett! Clue Party in Louisville, Kentucky
Do you love yours? I sure love mine. I know when I'm traveling around the world it is the easiest thing to leave with someone I want to keep in contact with. Sure there is Facebook but you aren't always around your computer when traveling! ...and to ease your business card blues, we're giving away… Continue reading Business Card Giveaway with U Printing!
Whether it is teaching Samantha Brown to hula hoop and giving her henna, giving massages to Thievery Corporation or Radiohead, being featured in RARE magazine, being named one of the top 112 things to do in Austin via the Austin Monthly Magazine or making everyone feel just at home with her contagious and warm energy -… Continue reading Hometown Tourism: Poi, Hooping, and Henna with Henna Kim
This is part of the #WinosOnTheRoad trip series with Diana of D Travels ‘Round as we drive across country to start her new chapter in life. Oh Chicago. You're quite the tease. I always feel like I never have enough time with you and you leave me wanting. First I went to shoot a short… Continue reading Photo Essay: I’m having a small affair with Chicago
PhotoFly Travel club has been around the block and they’re just getting started. The group plans exciting adventures all over the world perfect for solo travelers and photography lovers. Check out some of the great photographs they’ve taken over the years... Contemplation 3 Our travel club took this photograph on a Kenya Safari in 2011.… Continue reading Photo Essay: Photofly Around the World
This is part of the #WinosOnTheRoad trip series with Diana of D Travels ‘Round as we drive across country to start her new chapter in life. There comes a time when every girl needs to live her princess dream. While Diana and I had not been traveling for an extended period of time, it had been over two years… Continue reading My Oasis: The Chicago Hyatt Regency
Also known as one of my favorite ways to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon, chicken shit bingo is probably one of the most amazing experiences you can have in Austin, Texas. This past time can be found at the iconic Ginny's Little Longhorn Saloon a bit north of downtown and has oodles of personality. Picture… Continue reading Hometown Tourism: Chicken Sh*t Bingo at Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon
This is part of the #WinosOnTheRoad trip series with Diana of D Travels ‘Round as we drive across country to start her new chapter in life. “I think this looks like the right place. Looks dive bar-y enough to be it for sure.” We walked into The Brothers with confidence. It was going to be a good night. Dim… Continue reading Omaha, Nebraska: King of Dive Bars?
This is part of the #WinosOnTheRoad trip series with Diana of D Travels ‘Round as we drive across country to start her new chapter in life. “Do you ladies want to check out my art studio?” Both Diana and I had sh*t eating grins on our faces. Oh hell yeah. THIS is what experiences are made of. Lucky for… Continue reading Serendipity and Art in Omaha, Nebraska
Balls. There. I said it. I know you were thinking it so now we can move on to bigger and better things. Like Love Balls. SHOVE THEM IN MY MOUTH. No really, these things are addictive and delicious as all hell. Stop your giggling. I'm serious. After our romp in Japan in 2008 I became… Continue reading Hometown Tourism: Austin Food Trucks – Love for the Love Balls
We have been tagged by the amazing Bethany and Randy of Beers and Beans to bring you our take on Capture the Color photo contest by TravelSupermarket! While I did cringe at the thought of going through all our photos from the last couple of years, the judges and prizes are what are making us a… Continue reading Rockin’ the Capture the Color Photo Contest
This is part of the #WinosOnTheRoad trip series with Diana of D Travels ‘Round as we drive across country to start her new chapter in life. “Why the hell are you going to Omaha NEBRASKA?! The only thing there is flat lands and rows of corn!” People didn’t get it. Hell, people think Colombia is… Continue reading Omaha, Nebraska: Well, THAT was a hell of a surprise.
