When it comes to making a few bloopers and blunders, we certainly can’t say we’ve escaped without a few along the way. All in all, this trip has gone about as smoothly as we could have ever hoped for. But that doesn’t mean we haven’t made a few mistakes along the tour’s path. Some totally […]
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Orange Beach, Alabama – A Sunny Day Spent On The Gulf Coast, Day 158
Today we took advantage of a bright and sunny day and headed to Orange Beach, Alabama. This beach is one of the most-visited and developed beach resort towns in Alabama. And it is considered a twin coast city of Gulf Shores. Both are located about 1 hour outside of Mobile. However, Orange Beach is located solely […]
The Story Behind The Trip – The Power Of Doing What You Love! Day 157
So just what exactly is the story behind the trip? The question comes up often whenever we meet someone out on the road. In fact, usually, at least a few times every single day. “How did the idea for this trip come to you – and how did you two plan it and pull it […]
Battleship Memorial Park – Touring A Battleship and Submarine, Day 156
Battleship Memorial Park, located in Mobile, Alabama was founded as a memorial park that honors all veterans, of all wars. And when we found out that you can tour both a Battleship and Submarine that was involved in World War II, we jumped at the chance. So we drove down to Mobile Bay today to […]
The Incredible Beauty of Mobile’s Bellingrath Gardens and Home – Day 155
Bellingrath Gardens and Home in Mobile, Alabama is another perfect example of the incredible hidden gems that exist all over the Unites States. And do we ever love finding them! Unbeknownst to us before our travels, several of our followers listed it as a “must-see” for our time in Alabama. And it certainly is just […]
Our 3 Favorite Camping Apps To Find Camping Sites, Day 154
Today we are sharing our favorite Camping Apps that we use to find camping sites as we travel from state to state. One of the most common questions that we get is “How do you find the campgrounds where you are going to stay?” And with over 150 days of being on the road, we […]
Experiencing A Mardi Gras Parade First Hand In Mississippi! Day 153
One of our bucket list items has always been to experience a Mardi Gras Parade first hand. And it just so happened, that opportunity presented itself today in Ocean Springs, Mississippi! Although many equate Mardi Gras Parades with New Orleans, there are actually hundreds of parades all throughout Alabama, Mississippi & Louisiana. And they are […]
The Impact of Hurricane Katrina On The Mississippi Gulf Coast, Day 152
August 29, 2005 will always be remembered as the day Hurricane Katrina changed the lives of millions of people. To this day it was one of the deadliest hurricanes that has ever hit the United States. And most of us remember the levees that failed, causing New Orleans to be nearly 80% under water. But […]
A Safe & Easy Way To Camp For Free – At A Casino Of All Places! Day 151
Who knew you could camp for free at a casino! We have stayed at quite a few camping sites during our travels across the country. For many of the nights, we are able to use traditional RV camp sites. And honestly, we have been quite surprised at how many quality clean and nice sites exist […]
Ocean Springs, MS – A Quaint Town on The Secret Coast, Day 150
Just about 2 miles east of Biloxi, Mississippi you will find the quaint little town of Ocean Springs. As part of Coastal Mississippi, Ocean Springs is just one of the many towns that they consider part of ‘The Secret Coast”. Although not as well known as the popular tourist destinations of the Florida Gulf Coast, […]