travel

  • Nashville trolley tour

    Mac and I are fans of trolley tours. They’re a good way to see the main sites and to help you figure out where you want to explore more. Old Town Trolley runs both the Nashville trolley tour and the tours we’ve taken in Savannah. It was also nice to check out the big spots…

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  • The Hermitage

    Another must-see for me was The Hermitage, the home of Andrew and Rachel Jackson. I read a great biography on Rachel and curious to see their famed home for myself. Photos aren’t allowed in the house, so I took some whilst wondering around the property. Address and location The Hermitage sits about 20 minutes outside…

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  • The Parthenon in Nashville

    During our last trip to Nashville, we decided to extend our trip by a few days in order to visit the big touristy spots. Our first stop was the Parthenon. The Parthenon in Nashville was originally built as a temporary structure during Tennessee’s centennial celebration of statehood. It was so popular that it was rebuilt…

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  • Living the allergy shot life

    Each allergy plan is unique to that person, so be sure to talk to your doctor about what’s best for you. I’m sharing my allergy shot tale for others who may be looking for more personal experiences. This is not medical advice. You could say I’m wildly allergic to the state of Colorado. One weird…

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  • Our weekend adventure in Nashville

    We went back to Nashville for my brother-in-law’s wedding a few weeks back (if you’re new here, I’m constantly behind on posting these days). They, like us, did a legal ceremony than had a full reception a few months later. Y’all, I ate so much food. I ate so much fried chicken. And I regret…

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  • Calhan Paint Mines

    Colorado is one of those states that has a lot of unique things to do. One of the most unique is the Calhan Paint Mines, a natural geological formation carved by erosion sit about 45 minutes east of Colorado Springs. The Paint Mines are an El Paso County park and are free. The rocks have…

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