Gee Farms Michigan kicks off this new series — Rooted on the Road — part travel, part plant therapy, and entirely our kind of chaos. It’s for the plant-obsessed, tiny-living crowd chasing greenery wherever the road takes us. Every visit starts with “we’ll just look” and ends with us making space in the bus for …
Three Historic Landmarks & A Breakfast Adventure The Holly Michigan water towers aren’t your typical roadside attraction—this small town has THREE distinct historic water towers, each with its own character. We headed into Holly early on a crisp fall morning with one mission: photograph all three. We expected fog, quiet streets, and maybe a few …
The Ghosts and Gravestones tour St Augustine promised laughs, frights, and a creepy trolley ride through the city’s haunted landmarks. Our Take: The Good, The Bad, The Not-So-Scary Bus Rating: 🚌 🚌 🚌 🚌 /5 We gave it four full buses. Not because it was scary—no ghosts, no orbs, not even a flickering light. But …
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A year ago we thought we were living our dream. Turns out we were still living everyone else’s version of it. The People-Pleasing Trap We were giving people arrival dates like we owed them a schedule. Rushing from spot to spot to hit timelines we didn’t set. When Zach didn’t feel up to driving the …
🗿 Sculpture Hunt in the Chill — Columbia SC Public Art at Its Most Unexpected February’s forecast? Cold hands, warm hearts, and roadside art that made us pull over with zero hesitation. Our Columbia SC public art stroll served dinosaurs with emotional boundaries, clangy sculptures that hit Zachary’s sweet spot, and murals designed to make …
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Things to Do in Ames Iowa: A Surprising Travel Gem We were on our way to Minnesota to attend Unicon21 and decided to make a stop in Ames Iowa. Usually, we keep our stops brief, but this time we took a day to explore the area, and we’re so glad we did! If you’re looking …
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A Hidden Gem Worth Discovering Nestled in the heart of Iowa State University’s campus, Reiman Gardens Ames Iowa offers an unexpected botanical paradise that delights visitors year-round. Located at 1407 University Blvd in Ames, Iowa, this stunning destination combines natural beauty with unique attractions, making it a perfect stop for travelers exploring the Midwest. What …
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Springfield Underground Cave Tours: Following the Kraft Noodle Trail It all started with a noodle. Not metaphorical, not culinary—just a giant, unapologetic elbow macaroni looming roadside like a beacon of processed cheese devotion. This Springfield Underground cave tours adventure began when Kraft placed their pasta sentinel there, creating an unlikely gateway to Missouri’s most fascinating …
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🐾 This Bus Runs on Breaks It’s not a breakdown. It’s a full on travel blog break. Like the kind Jemma takes halfway through chasing a squeaky toy, or when Louie naps with one eye open for maximum treat detection. Sometimes even the most dedicated travel blog needs to pull over and catch its breath, …
Let the Road Trip Pitstops .. Begin 🚐 We were northbound, dodging heavy rainclouds and running on gas station snacks, 80’s playlists, and a half-packed bus with questionable organization. 🎶⛅ 🔊 Amplify The Odd If you’re deep into a spiral of road trip pitstops mysteries, complete the trip with a soundscape that matches. Tap into Spotify …
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