Category: Traveling with Teens!
They’re Never Too Old to Enjoy Traveling with the Family!
North Dakota House of Representatives – North Dakota State Capitol Building – Bismarck, North Dakota – 07/08/2022
Inside the North Dakota House of Representatives in the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, North Dakota
Garage Door Graffiti at Artisan Forge Studios – Eau Claire, Wisconsin – 07/07/2022
Garage Door Graffiti at Artisan Forge Studios Leaving our hotel to go get gas, I chanced across this little gem…
Exterior Sculpture Collection at Artisan Forge Studios – Eau Claire, Wisconsin – 07/07/2022
Leaving our hotel to go get gas, I chanced across this little gem of a cooperative art studio in Eau…
Showcase of Citrus Album Six: Giant Monster Truck Super Swamp Safari! – Clermont, Florida – 05/06/2021
Climb aboard a behemoth open-air monster truck for a birds-eye view of orange groves, blueberry bushes, farms, fields, swamplands, and…
Showcase of Citrus Album Five: Orange Picking in the Citrus Groves! – Clermont, Florida – 05/06/2021
High atop the list of our favorite things to do throughout the course of our homeschooling experience has always been…
Eagle & Phenix Mills Water Tower – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021
One prominent feature of the Columbus, Georgia skyline is the Eagle & Phenix Mills Water Tower. It can be seen…
Historic Hotels: Columbus Marriott – Columbus, Georgia – 05/04/2021
One of our “new” favorite things to do is check out Historic Hotels. For my birthday, we spent an evening…
Trapped in a Daydream: A Seonghwa Birthday Cafe Event at Oolong Bubble Teahouse – Kennesaw, Georgia – 04/03/2021
Our second K-Pop Fan Event for the day was another Birthday Celebration for Seonghwa from the group ATEEZ. Hosted at…
Happy Birthday Seonghwa and Yunho! K-Pop Group ATEEZ Birthday Cup Sleeve Event at Boba Tea Tok – Duluth, Georgia – 04/03/2021
In the K-Pop music industry, fans worldwide will host local events to celebrate their favorite artists’ birthdays and special events,…
Hiking the Ivy Creek Greenway from The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center to the Woodward Mill Historic Site and Beyond – Buford, Georgia – 03/14/2021
Gwinnett County boasts an extensive park system with lots of hiking and trails. In the Buford area, The Gwinnett Environmental…
An Art Walk Through Decatur – Decatur, Georgia – 03/05/2021
As kids get older, the travel destinations change a bit. You don’t spend as much time exploring kids’ museums or…
Dancing Goats Coffee Bar (A Filming Location for the Movie Love, Simon) – Decatur, Georgia – 03/05/2021
We’ve been on a bit of a kick lately, checking out movie and television filming locations around the Atlanta-ish area….
School Bus Graveyard 2021 – Alto, Georgia – 02/12/2021
Since the last time we visited the School Bus Graveyard in January of 2020, we’ve been wondering if the art…
Yay! We Found Ah Boong at 2 PLUS 2 Bubble Tea + Ice Cream – Suwanee, Georgia – 11/18/2020
We first experienced Ah Boong in Koreatown Los Angeles last December, and I thought it was the cutest thing ever!…
Save the Bees Rainbow Mandala by Chance Losher aka Professor Rainbow – Strong Alley – Knoxville, Tennessee – 10/29/2020
Local Knoxville Artist Chance Losher, better known as Professor Rainbow, has worked hard to bring this lovely piece to Strong…
Cassiopeia by Addison Karl – Knoxville, Tennessee – 10/29/2020
Knoxville, Tennessee has an incredible amount of street art. Strong Alley / Graffiti Alley was actually one of my earliest…
Anna Ruby Falls Trail Hike – Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests – Helen, Georgia – 06/13/2020
When visiting North Georgia, make sure you take in some gorgeous forest scenery on your way to a beautiful waterfall!…
A Vegan Picnic in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests – Helen, Georgia – 06/13/2020
When your daughter is a very creative vegan chef, you are overwhelmingly fortunate to regularly enjoy such lovely meals! She…
The School Bus Graveyard – Alto, Georgia – 01/06/2020
We’ve been spending more and more time seeking out super cool street art projects around the country. But, wait, what?…
Mango Snow Flower Bingsu at Little Bean Cafe – Koreatown Galleria – Los Angeles, California – 12/07/2019
Our final Korean indulgence for the evening was a Mango and Milk Snow Flower Bingsu from Little Bean Cafe in…
Boba Tea at Little Bean Cafe – Koreatown Galleria – Los Angeles, California – 12/07/2019
After a big dinner at Street Food of Seoul in City Center on 6th, it was now time to start…
Shopping Adventures at Koreatown Galleria – Los Angeles, California – 12/07/2019
We came to Koreatown Galleria primarily to do some shopping at Choice Music LA. But, there were tons of cute…
Ube Ah Boong at SomiSomi – MaDang Courtyard Koreatown – Los Angeles, California – 12/07/2019
SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki serves up a super fun and absolutely delicious snack-style dessert called Ah Boong! Ah Boong…
Santa Monica Sisters – Santa Monica Pier – Santa Monica, California – 12/07/2019
Love my girls… And, fortunately, they love each other! #siblings#love
Hustle and Bustle on Santa Monica Pier – Santa Monica, California – 12/07/2019
With the hustle and bustle along the iconic Santa Monica Pier, you never know what you’re going to find! One…
A Joshua Tree Adventure Along the Hagen Canyon Nature Trail at Red Rock Canyon State Park – Cantil, California – 12/07/2019
I guess I’m a bit of a U2 Fan Girl, and that tends to show itself when I’m in the…
Exploring the Geology of Hagen Canyon Nature Trail at Red Rock Canyon State Park – Cantil, California – 12/07/2019
Nothing makes me happier than time spent exploring red sandstone formations! Buttes, cliffs, curtains, spires, and more! We definitely want…
Hiking the Hagen Canyon Nature Trail at Red Rock Canyon State Park – Cantil, California – 12/07/2019
My favorite landscapes on the entire planet! Red Rocks! I absolutely live for traversing the red sandstone trails and formations!…
Area 51 Alien Center – Amargosa Valley, Nevada – 12/06/2019
When you don’t always know where you’re going, you never know exactly what you’re going to find! We’re in the…
Bad Owl Coffee Roasters – A Harry Potter Themed Coffee Shop – Henderson, Nevada – 12/06/2019
Bad Owl Coffee Roasters… Is Oh, So Good! One of these days I’m going to get around to making a…
Walking Across Hoover Dam – Hoover Dam, Nevada – 12/06/2019
Hoover Dam makes a great Day Trip from Las Vegas! Walk across the dam itself, or take a tour all…
Hands-On Learning at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Visitor Center – Boulder City, Nevada – 12/06/2019
You’re never too old for hands-on learning! Toddlers, teens, and everyone in between! National Parks are some of the greatest…
Vegetarian Creativity on the Continental Breakfast – Boulder City, Nevada – 12/06/2019
We always adore every opportunity we get for fancy French pastries, or colorful, flavorful doughnuts. But, breakfast is also a…
LOVE – I LOVE SUGAR Las Vegas Flagship Location – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/05/2019
Okay, so maybe it’s just the door to a candy shop. But, it IS a 14,000 Flagship Location of THE…
I LOVE SUGAR Flagship Location at The LINQ Promenade – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/05/2019
I LOVE SUGAR wasn’t quite ready yet when we were passing through town, but it’s open now! You should definitely…
LOVE – Monumental Word Series by Laura Kimpton – In the Palazzo Waterfall Atrium at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/05/2019
Created by artist Laura Kimpton, as part of her Monumental Word Series, the LOVE art installation stands proudly with the…
A Little Indulgence at Sloan’s Homemade Ice Cream Sweet Shoppe – The Grand Canal Shoppes of The Venetian Resort – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/05/2019
They don’t call it Sin City for nothin’! If you’re looking for some serious G-Rated indulgence for your crew, step…
Lyft Art Park – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/05/2019
Nothing is more exciting than randomly finding something that makes you stop in your tracks and say, “HUH?” “What the…
Welcome to Las Vegas Sign – Las Vegas Boulevard at Main Street Downtown – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/05/2019
New on the scene in 2018, this fun, colorful sign beckons visitors towards Downtown Vegas! Find these beauties on the…
A Little Vegas After Midnight – Cruising the Vegas Strip – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/05/2019
Bright lights, big city… A city that never sleeps… It’s ALWAYS time for fun in Vegas, baby! Checking out the…
Kà by Cirque du Soleil at the MGM Grand – Exhibit of Show Props – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/04/2019
Even the exhibits for Kà by Cirque du Soleil at the MGM Grand are fascinating! The costumes, props, and other…
Kà by Cirque du Soleil at the MGM Grand – PreShow Access and Meet ‘n Greet – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/04/2019
We absolutely LIVE for LIVE… We love live shows of any sort, from music to theatre, and everything in between….
Kà by Cirque du Soleil at the MGM Grand – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/04/2019
Next on the Birthday Agenda, Kà by Cirque du Soleil at the MGM Grand Stay tuned. The awesomeness. Is intense.
Fat Baby Birthday Dinner! Amano Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/04/2019
We needed something EXTREME for Alysia’s 20th Birthday Dinner! And Amano Las Vegas fit that bill perfectly! Behold, The Fat…
Brilliant! A Neon Museum Experience – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/04/2019
If you want the full flavor of The Neon Museum, you definitely HAVE to add Brilliant! to your itinerary. Strolling…
Tim Burton’s Lost Vegas Exhibit at The Neon Museum – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/04/2019
I knew I wanted to bring Alysia to The Neon Museum in Las Vegas for her 20th Birthday. It was…
The Neon Boneyard Aglow at The Neon Museum – Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/04/2019
In this second album from the Neon Boneyard at The Neon Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, we went back through…
Sunrise on the Cadillac Ranch – Amarillo, Texas – 12/02/2019
Ah, yes, hands down, the best, most iconic Roadside Attraction in our great nation! Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas! We…
Butterflies by Mantra – The Unexpected Project – Fort Smith, Arkansas – 12/01/2019
There is nothing I love more than the serendipitous beauty of a butterfly! And knowing there is someone painting such…
Midnight in Memphis – Random Sights and Signs on Beale Street – Memphis, Tennessee – 12/01/2019
We started Alysia’s 20th Birthday right! By Walking in Memphis! So much music history, walking these streets… From WC Handy,…
Waterfall Scrambling at Cane Creek Falls – Fall Creek Falls State Park – Spencer, Tennessee – 11/06/2019
It’s been a while since we’ve been rock or waterfall scrambling. I’ve been trying to plan a few waterfall destinations…
Beethoven Lives! – Brevard, North Carolina – 10/30/2019
Beethoven Lives! And he does it all over Brevard, North Carolina! Each summer, the city of Brevard hosts one of…
Jumping for Joy! – Dunlap, Tennessee – 10/28/2019
Sometimes we have WAY too much fun….
WIN Bubble Tea – Nashville, Tennessee – 06/20/2019
We are ALWAYS on the lookout for the Best Boba Tea Places! WIN Bubble Tea in Nashville, Tennessee was super…
2 AM Times Square – New York, New York – 05/15/2019
The City That Never Sleeps, indeed! Bright Lights, Big City, it’s 2am in Times Square!
Cloud Gate at Millennium Park – Chicago, Illinois – 05/08/2019
We finally made it to The Bean! We’ve driven by Cloud Gate in Millennium Park, oh, probably a hundred times…
Bear Hunting in Cherokee! – Cherokee, North Carolina – 03/20/2019
We LOVE Bear Hunting in Cherokee, North Carolina! No, not THAT kind of hunting! Searching for Painted Bears throughout town…
Newfound Gap – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Newfound Gap, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
Newfound Gap, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a mountain pass situated at the border where Tennessee gives…
West Prong of the Little Pigeon River – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Gatlinburg, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
Rivers and creeks are a beautiful part of the grand scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But they…
Four Old Broads on the High Seas – Winder-Barrow Community Theatre – Winder, Georgia – 03/03/2019
We are very fortunate to have such a high-quality, dedicated, professional Community Theatre group so close to us! In Tennessee,…
UGA Baseball – Athens, Georgia – 02/23/2019
We are definitely a family of Baseball Lovers! It is our ultimate goal to get to a home game for…
Fun on the F Train – Carroll Gardens – Brooklyn, New York – 12/12/2018
Just doing a little of that morning coffee on the NYC Subway!
Birthday Fun at the Mall of Georgia – Buford, Georgia – 12/01/2018
A girl only turns 19 once, so it HAS to be special! And there’s definitely something special on the horizon…
Keeping Augusta Funky – Augusta, Georgia – 11/03/2018
We were in Augusta tonight to do a little work on the TobyMac / Ryan Stevenson Tour. We helped these…
Bonneville Salt Flats – Wendover, Utah – 09/15/2018
Chancing across the Bonneville Salt Flats and the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway was another unexpectedly awesome gem of a…