We’re a married, age-gap couple with a passion for exploring the U.S., one road trip at a time! Our travels focus on national parks, scenic drives, and hidden gems, with detailed itineraries to help you plan your own adventures. While we cover destinations across the country, we have a special love for Southern California, Las Vegas, Florida, and our current home base—Dayton, Ohio.With a background in hospitality and tourism management (B.A. & M.S.) and experience in hotels, theme parks, guided vacation sales, and special events, we bring both industry expertise and firsthand travel experience to our content.Follow along as we uncover the best weekend getaways, off-the-beaten-path spots, and foodie finds across the U.S.!
Discount Travel Secret: The $0 Travel Day That Feels Like a Million Bucks
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Happy Saturday! Hi Reader, Some of my favorite trips have included a day that cost $0 but was packed with unforgettable moments. Today I am sharing my favorite way to plan your own $0 Entertainment Day while traveling ✈️. Step 1: Find Free Tours 🗺️ Many cities offer walking tours that are totally free and led by locals who know all the secret spots. Check the visitor’s bureau or sites like FreeTour.com before you go. Step 2: Check the Event Calendar 🎶 From free concerts and art walks to farmers markets and seasonal festivals, cities are full of free fun. Even smaller towns usually have weekend happenings. Pro tip: search the city name + “events” on Facebook for hidden gems. Step 3: Explore Parks and Public Spaces 🌳 Botanical gardens, hiking trails, scenic waterfronts, and town plazas can fill your day with beauty and fresh air. Bonus points if you pack a picnic basket for lunch. Step 4: Look for Free Museum Days 🖼️ Many museums and galleries have monthly free admission days. If you are visiting multiple cities, check the Smithsonian Affiliations network to see which spots you can visit for free or at a big discount. 🎯 Your challenge: Plan one full day on your next trip using only free activities. You might be shocked to discover it becomes the highlight of your entire vacation. See you next week, Eva and JP 💎 P.S. Ready to plan your next trip? Find some of our favorite travel-related resources below. ✔ Find the cheapest rental car rate |
Discovering Hidden Gems
We’re a married, age-gap couple with a passion for exploring the U.S., one road trip at a time! Our travels focus on national parks, scenic drives, and hidden gems, with detailed itineraries to help you plan your own adventures. While we cover destinations across the country, we have a special love for Southern California, Las Vegas, Florida, and our current home base—Dayton, Ohio.With a background in hospitality and tourism management (B.A. & M.S.) and experience in hotels, theme parks, guided vacation sales, and special events, we bring both industry expertise and firsthand travel experience to our content.Follow along as we uncover the best weekend getaways, off-the-beaten-path spots, and foodie finds across the U.S.!
Discount Travel Secrets Hi Reader, This week I just want to share some brand new blog posts that have been published since my last newsletter. I realized I had never written reviews for some of the places I stayed in on my most recent trip to Florida back in July. So I started with those first: Orbit One Vacation Villas Review - literally right outside of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, the curb appeal is not the greatest, but it has been recently renovated and has a mid century modern +...
Happy Saturday! Hi Reader, Have you seen all the TikTok videos about “The Great Lock-In”? Basically, people are treating these last four months of the year as their time to really lock in on goals, bucket lists, and plans. And I am HERE for it! So I thought why not do the same thing for travel? Here’s how I’m using September to get “locked in” for Fall travel and activities and save money while I’m at it: 🍂 Week 1: Clear the summer clutter I’m putting away all my Summer stuff, and making my...
Happy Saturday! Hi Reader, Labor Day weekend often feels like the last big chance to soak up summer, but you do not have to spend a fortune or even leave town to enjoy it. With a little creativity, you can turn the holiday into a staycation packed with fun, free, and affordable activities. Here are a few ideas you can try, and some examples from my own backyard. 🎶 Local Festivals, Parades, and Fairs Many towns host special events over the holiday weekend. If you are not sure where to start,...