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,
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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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CopyCaturday: Copycat Kandy Kakes Edition Somewhere in the wilds of Instagram, someone crowned Saturday as Caturday. 😹 We adore our feline overlords, so let’s be honest—we feature them daily, not just on Saturday! Plus, they mostly spend every day judging us in silence! So we gave it a twist: welcome to CopyCaturday, where we test-drive
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In the last three months, we’ve done our fair share of traveling, but two months ago we officially landed for a Michigan Bus Break. So while we’re stationary, the journey continues — just a little more locally flavored! Michigan is one of our Home Bases, so we came up to soak in the summer, reconnect
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Big Stuff Everywhere—And We Mean Everywhere! What South of the Border road trip would be complete without a stop at South of the Border? 😂If you’ve ever driven down I-95, you’ve seen the billboards. Lots of billboards. It’s like Pedro himself is personally guiding you to one of America’s most quirky roadside attractions—a place where
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A Tiny World of Magic in Florida This whimsical little oddity wasn’t on the itinerary, but when we spotted a gnome-sized door at the base of a tree in Holly Hill, we couldn’t resist. It ended up being one of the most memorable detours on our Michigan-Bound Road Trip! Nestled along Riverside Drive in Holly
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SO …. we haven’t posted in a few months. And there is a decently funny reason why! Our unexpected Bus Life Break started while we were in Georgia in March, when I (Nancy) was out riding my e-bike while Zach was on his EUC! We were having fun, I was trying to get used to
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