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 …
Old Methuselah DeLeon Springs State Park If you want to meet a living landmark, the Old Methuselah bald cypress at DeLeon Springs State Park is it. This thousand-plus-year-old tree stands beside the spring run, hollow-trunked, wind-sculpted, and still throwing shade like only an elder can. We found Old Methuselah on a quick walk along the …
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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 …
The Carolinas It’s been a minute since we posted our adventures! We spent a lot of time visiting both of our families, and then did a LOT of work on the bus! When we left the Winston-Salem area, we headed toward one of Zach’s daughters! We had no intention of sightseeing, or working on the …
This Frying Pan Doesn’t Fit on the Stove We were expecting just a quick photo-op with the World’s Largest Frying Pan when we pulled into Rose Hill, North Carolina—and maybe a chuckle. But wow. This skillet is legit. Hidden behind a modest fence and nestled under a covered shelter, this massive frying pan could probably …
Now here’s something you don’t see every day… or ever. St. Pauls, North Carolina Have you ever seen the Half-Horse Half-Tractor Sculpture in St Pauls NC?? We have! Just off the road in St. Pauls, NC, there lives a glorious metal fever dream: a half-horse, half-tractor machine, being driven by what appears to be a …
Unexpected Paris: Fayetteville’s Mini Eiffel Moment Fayetteville, N.C. Right in the middle of a Fayetteville shopping plaza, tucked between a medical center and the hum of everyday errands, stands a white-painted Eiffel Tower replica that absolutely no one expects—and that’s exactly why it’s brilliant. Located at 1712 Owen Drive, the tower anchors the Bordeaux …
How We Came, Hummed, and Conquered the Kazoo Factory You can’t be in Beaufort, South Carolina, and not go on the Kaboozie Kazoo Factory tour. When called ahead, and they told us the morning tours had a class of first graders on them. We didn’t want to wait until late afternoon—we were heading back on …
North Carolina Roadside Attractions – Thru the Fog 😳 We rolled out of Tennessee on eerily foggy roads, taking it slow on purpose. Even with short driving days, North Carolina’s roadside attractions made every mile worth it — from quirky small‑town finds to record‑breaking “big things” that begged us to pull over. Mt. Airy, NC …
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Why the Mickey Coffee Pot Winston Salem Landmark is a Must-See As certified coffee fanatics, we couldn’t skip this oversized roadside wonder! ☕ We drink coffee all day, every day, so when we saw a giant coffee pot sculpture in Winston Salem, we knew it belonged on our itinerary. The History of the Mickey Coffee …
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