Experience the fascination of a tourist; Feel the comfort of the local
I woke up this morning and realized it’s our last Saturday at home until after St. Patrick’s Day. By the time this post is published, next week we’ll have already had an early breakfast, visited the Trail of Tears Memorial, toured the 1903 Courthouse Museum and the Old Stagecoach Stop, explored Waynesville on foot, and will be …
Six Days and Counting: Release the Planning Kraken!Read More
This morning I woke up just as the black of night was fading to the cool gray of morning. As the hues changed to streaks of ever-so pale pink and blue I gathered my tools for my morning coffee and journal ritual. Before I could fill the pot I heard a rustling behind me. I turned …
We’ve done it! We have tackled probably the most important issue we’ve faced so far in planning this epic road trip.
We’ve named it.
Planning an Epic Road Trip: The Two Lane Gems Tour, Vol. 1Read More
epic: noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style I’m sure it’s somewhat obvious (given the name of this site and all), but I love road trips. When provided the opportunity to jump in the car and go someplace new, …
This may be the most important road trip planning list of all. Sure, figuring out what to do before you go is important, and you don’t want to leave any of the essentials behind, but traveling is all about hoping and making dreams come true, so no road trip would be complete without a wishlist. These are …
When you’re planning a road trip there are a few items that are absolute essentials. If you leave any of these behind you’re setting yourself up for potential issues, and I want you to be set up for success! (Gawd – I sound like I should be on a stage with a lavaliere mic hawking …
When you’re getting ready to hit the road, there are a few things you should take care of before you leave. These simple steps will take any worry off your mind so you can truly enjoy your road trip. Let someone know you’ll be gone Before you leave let someone know that you’ll be gone and …
