*CRUNCH CRUNCH* I awkwardly make my way across the ice. There is a reason that I never made it as a professional ballerina. Besides the fact that I would have despised the tutu, I just can’t hack it in the grace department. Regardless - I had made it to our first glacier. What was supposed… Continue reading The World’s Largest Snowcone: The Matanuska Glacier
We arrived to Anchorage, Alaska a bit tired and and a bit confused about how it could only be 12:30am. I forget that traveling into the past gives you a new type of jet lag - we are always going East. A super quick check in by the friendly clerk at the counter led us… Continue reading Saturday Review: The Hilton Garden Inn – Anchorage, Alaska
Don't say I didn't give you enough time to plan. T-Minus 34 days until I hit the big 3-0 and I'm inviting YOU to my birthday party at Oktoberfest. Join us for a few days of beerful events. To be honest, I'm hoping to consume enough to forget that my birthday even really happened and… Continue reading You’re Invited to My Oktoberfest Birthday!
I rubbed my eyes and squeed an annoying amount of times. This can't be real, right? I mean, Alaska was just kinda plopped into my lap. One of those destinations that come alive in your dreams. One of those that you're not really sure you will get to experience. I mean, I had already flapped… Continue reading Road Trip Through Alaska, the Last Frontier
We’ve thought about it. We’re slow travelers. What better way to support our lifestyle than to get into house-sitting? How does one become a house sitter? Enter Pete and Dalene Heck of Hecktic Travels: They have opened my eyes to what can be accomplished with this lifestyle. We’re responsible. We’re quiet. We like animals. This… Continue reading E-Book Review: How to Become a House Sitter
Just a little bit of awesomeness to get you through this Friday and into the weekend. There is nothing like a good ol' big of Chicago in HDR.
As we sit here waiting for our friend to pick us up and take us to the airport, I can't help but focus on that sickly feeling of bundled nerves in my stomach. The butterflies have turned into a mass of locusts and I can't believe we're about to head out on another big trip.… Continue reading The New NEW Packing List
Meet Zach Nelligan of Triple Crown Tattoo. He is the hand and tattoo artist behind my chest piece (also known as my lovely, LOOK AT ME I’M FROM TEXAS, YA’LL, tattoo) along with our 5th wedding anniversary matching tattoos. He not only has his own unique “old school” style but is constantly traveling all over… Continue reading A Traveling Tattoo Artist? The Way to Go!
Couldn't help myself and took out my camera to take pictures of gleeful kids excitedly splashing around during the summer in Chicago.
It is weird writing about our “next big trip” - something I couldn’t even fathom at the beginning of our last year in Central and South America. It is like we are a perfect fit for long term travel or something. So I present: THE PLAN OF ATTACK - FALL/WINTER 2012 Because, you know, there… Continue reading The Upcoming Plan of Attack
Just saying the word, “Hawaii,” instantly conjures up images of pristine beaches, unspoiled green mountains and lush forest, all kissed with floral scented breezes. But what are the flavors of Hawaii like? I’ve long associated Hawaii with macadamia nuts, Kona coffee, fresh seafood and exotic fruits, but I’ve only recently realized just how diverse the… Continue reading Redefining the Flavors of Hawaii
***This is yet another burlesque post. If you do not want to see pictures of scantily clad ladies (no direct nudity), please shut your eyes and move on to another post. How about a post about donuts?*** If you haven’t already, check out our previous posts about the Texas Burlesque scene and road tripping to… Continue reading Burlesque in Austin: The Jigglewatts
“What food truck should I go to?!” Somehow, over the last few months, we’ve turned into Austin ambassadors online. After 16 years of living here, I’m just happy that I can pass on the information. If you ever need any information on Austin, always feel free to hit us up. We have loads of things… Continue reading Hometown Tourism: Torchy’s Tacos
I really liked Washington DC. I mean, what is there NOT to like? The place is OOZING with history. But by the end of our road trip, I just felt this gaping hole without Shaun. These were places we said we would explore together - just like Chicago. We were looking forward to being museum… Continue reading Washington DC: Keep it classy!
I never really understood horse racing. Woo. You sit in a seat and watch tiny people on horses go in circles. Granted, I’ve never been much of a gambler. I just don’t get the big adrenaline rush. I guess my vice is cold, delicious, heavenly beer. Beer that the cocktail waitresses at Treasure Island in… Continue reading Taking Our Chances at Churchill Downs
