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: ✈️ New Itineraries: Silver Dollar City, Smoky Mountains & More!
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Discount Travel Secrets: New Itineraries! Hi Reader, It’s been a busy travel writing week around here and I’m so excited to share four brand new itineraries on the blog! Whether you’re dreaming of theme park thrills, mountain views, or a dash of Texas history, there’s something new for you to explore: 🎢 Silver Dollar City One Day Itinerary – Discover how to make the most of a single day at this Branson favorite, packed with shows, rides, and hidden gems. 🌄 Gatlinburg 2 Day Itinerary – A perfect weekend guide to the Smokies’ gateway town, with scenic spots, local eats, and cozy mountain vibes. 🎡 Pigeon Forge 2 Day Itinerary – From Dollywood to quirky museums, see how to fill two unforgettable days in one of Tennessee’s most fun-filled destinations. ⛪ El Paso Mission Trail Half Day Itinerary – Step back in time on one of the oldest historic trails in the U.S., featuring centuries-old missions, local culture, and delicious food stops. I’ve got about five more posts coming soon as I finish catching up on our past adventures — everything should be live by mid-November! After that, I’ll be shifting gears to start sharing 2026 travel plans and blog projects and I have a few exciting collaborations in the works that I can’t wait to tell you about soon. 👀 Until then, I’d love to know, which of these itineraries is your favorite, or where should I cover next? Hit reply and tell me what’s on your travel wish list! 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 |
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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: Free Giveaway From GPSmyCity! Hi Reader, I have something really fun (and totally free) for you this week! I’m partnering with GPSmyCity, an app that lets you explore destinations around the world through self guided walking tours. It is perfect for anyone who wants the structure of a tour without being rushed, herded, or paying high prices for a guide. You just pick the city, choose a route, and explore at your own pace with turn by turn directions so you never get...
Discount Travel Secrets: America250 is here! Hi Reader, I was planning to wait until the new year to talk about this, but since some celebrations are already starting, I figured why not get a head start? You’ve probably started to hear bits and pieces about America250, but if not, here’s the quick version: next year marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and there’s going to be a huge nationwide celebration leading up to July 4th, 2026. Funny enough,...
Discount Travel Secrets: Epic US Road Trips On A Budget Hi Reader, I’m so excited to share this week’s new post with you, our American Southwest Road Trip Itinerary! This one’s extra special because it was actually our honeymoon road trip over 5 years ago. We originally planned for four weeks on the road, but after three weeks, places started to close down and we had to head home early. Since then, we’ve revisited a lot of the destinations we missed, especially in Utah and Arizona, and...