Travel
A collection of road trips, food trips, and all other exploration!
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Sometimes the Detour Is Better Than the Plan
Sometimes the best adventures start when your original plans completely change. This trip was supposed to begin with me hopping on a Friday flight to meet Marc in northern Alabama, where he’d been spending the week at the National NCRC event. Instead, thanks to a series of hilariously human events, I found myself catching a…
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New Orleans Jazz Fest Recap: A First Weekend to Remember
Happy Jazz Fest, y’all! This New Orleans Jazz Fest recap covers our first-ever weekend at the festival—and not shocking, it was amazing. Between biking to the fairgrounds, unforgettable food, and once-in-a-lifetime performances, it quickly became one of our favorite Louisiana detours yet. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented By Shell – New Orleans Jazz…
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Crescent City Classic Race Recap: An April Streak of Louisiana Runs
April Weekends = Running Races (Apparently) At some point—many weeks ago, with far too much confidence and not nearly enough foresight—we had the brilliant idea to sign up for not one, not two, but three races in three consecutive weekends. Because…why not? And honestly? Questionable decision-making aside, it turned into one of our favorite series…
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Carville Louisiana Historic Site: A Weekend Detour Near Baton Rouge
There are days when you set out with a loose plan—just a drive, a change of scenery—and somehow end up discovering something new, not all that far from home. This was one of those days. Louisiana Detours & Adventures Exploring the Carville Louisiana Historic Site Marc and I decided to go for a weekend drive,…
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Weekend Adventure to Cat Island: Hiking and Cypress Trees
A quick trip to Cat Island, Louisiana reminded us that sometimes the best adventures are the simple ones. Towering cypress trees and quiet trails make you feel like you escaped without actually going far. A much-needed hike complete with fresh air, muddy shoes, and a solid reminder of how lucky we are to have spots…
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California & Louisiana August Highlights: Road Trips, Red Dress Run & Bachelorette Fun
Weekend Kickoff: California We started August with a quick trip out to California to celebrate Marc’s grandparents’ anniversary. While there, Marc made sure Caitlin tried the famous special at Joe Jost’s. The next morning, we took an early morning detour to dip our toes in the Pacific Ocean at Newport Beach (a first for Caitlin),…
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RAGBRAI 2025: Cycling Across Iowa on a Multi-Day Adventure
What is RAGBRAI? RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) is the world’s largest multi-day recreational bike ride, attracting thousands of cyclists each summer. Over seven days, riders travel anywhere 400–500 miles from the Missouri River to the Mississippi, crossing Iowa, enjoying local food, live music, and the fellowship with fellow cyclists. It’s a…
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Denver and Morrison: Coors Field, Golden Eats & Red Rocks Concerts
First Pitch at Coors Field We kicked off the trip with the Colorado Rockies game — Caitlin’s very first Major League Baseball experience — starting with $3 beers at the Coors Field Rooftop before the first pitch. The sun dipped low over the stadium, the crowd buzzing as the game began. Flavors of Golden An…
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Rest Days and Rocky Mountain Adventures
We left Echo Park in the morning, heading toward Glenwood Springs. Along the way, we hiked up a small hill overlooking the town to visit Doc Holliday’s grave—the exact location remains lost to time, but a monument stands in his honor. The afternoon was spent soaking in the hot springs at Iron Mountain, charcuterie and…