The adventures of Jen and Doug and a black cat named Mr. Knightley.
Behold our most expensive day of fun. For one day we spent nearly 30% of the previous six months’ of adventuring before we even walked in the door of Universal Studios. Doug and I both …
When we mentioned we were going to Gainesville, Florida, we were met with “Why are you going there?” But it turns out that our friends are Florida State University alumni who considered the city to …
Once we hit The South, we had been repeatedly told “Omigosh, you HAVE to go to Buc-ee’s for the brisket!” So even though Buc-ee’s was founded in Texas, which is where we would normally go …
First, can we just take a moment to appreciate the number of double letters in “Chattanooga, Tennessee”? I mean, it’s really something. Chattanooga sits along the Tennessee River, just above Georgia, nestled in the foothills …
There’s never enough time to sample all the regional food that’s on our list while we travel the country, but here is some of the fare we were able to sample in Georgia. Multiple people …
One of the experiences (often tasty, occasionally “interesting”) we seek out on the road is sampling regional delicacies. These can be local specialties or historical dishes that originated in a particular region. Here is a …
Wilson Alwyn Bentley (1865–1931) was an American farmer known for his photography, but not of the usual subjects. Instead, he was the first person to take detailed photographs of snowflakes and record their features. He …
Doug and I did a two-hour “Sun to Cheese” tour at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vt. The idea behind the tour is that they show you the process of making their cheddar cheese: growing the …
By a totally crazy coincidence, Doug and I were visiting Baltimore at the same time as our lovely and adventurous friends Don and Jen. Don was in town for a conference, so we only got …
The Dogfish Head Brewery was founded in 1995 by Sam Calagione, and quickly became known for its unique beers. The company has grown to include brewpubs and restaurants as well as a small hotel in …
