Adventures

Visiting Venice

Venice has been on our bucket list for a long time, and finally we had the opportunity to explore this amazing island city.

1 month agoItaly

Visiting Eataly in Rome, Italy

Eataly is a food-lover's paradise with a huge assortment of fresh produce, cafes, restaurants and local delicacies on offer. A must see in Rome!

2 months agoAdventure

Exploring Rome with Rick Steves' Audio Guide

We downloaded Rick Steves' Audio Europe travel app and enjoyed a fantastic, free walking tour around the heart of Rome.

2 months agoNews

Hello from Europe!

Did you miss us? It's been a little while, and a lot has happened. Not least we're now thousands of miles away from Vermont in Europe! Let's catch you up.

About National Parks

3 years agoNational Parks

What is a National Park Passport?

We've had several National Park Passports over the years, but what exactly are they, and why do you need one? Here's what you need to know!

3 years agoNational Parks

Season 3National Park Adventure

Join us for Season 3 of our National Park adventure as we spend the summer in Colorado to explore 10 National Park Units.

National Park Visits

3 years agoNational Parks

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

It stands apart as the only National Park Unit that celebrates a single art form: jazz. Join us as we visit The Big Easy, learn about jazz and even try some jazz yoga!

3 years agoNational Parks

Yucca House National Monument

Despite being one of the most significant Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in Colorado, it's very rarely visited - and maybe that's a good thing.

Off-Roading

1 year agoTruck

F-150 New Wheels & Tires

The time has finally come for a new set of tires on our F-150, but this time we decided to change the wheels too - find out why and what we chose!

1 year agoTruck

Rough Country Tow Hooks

We replaced the OEM tow hooks on our Ford F-150 with the Rough Country tow hook shackle mount and D-rings to improve our recovery capabilities.

International Travel

2 months agoNews

Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink

It's been just under two weeks since we arrived at our Airbnb in Rome - time is flying fast! But not everything has been plain sailing this week.

4 years agoAdventures

Exploring the North York Moors National Park

When I lived in England, I spent over 8 years in and around the North Yorkshire area. It's a beautiful part of England, with several National Parks within easy reach. One of these is the North York Moors National Park, and I was excited for the opportunity to take Diana there when we were back in the UK recently.

Road Trips

2 years agoAdventures

Monadnock Fall Colors Road Trip

Our last chance to see the fall colors before they peak in New Hampshire - and it was amazing! Plus, we begin to prepare for winter camping.

2 years agoAdventures

Leaf Peeping in New Hampshire

We've come to New Hampshire this fall to see the foliage change color and follow the change as it moves south - an activity known as leaf peeping!

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Adventure

Florida to Texas to Vermont

From Florida we headed to Texas to empty our storage unit, then drove it all the way to Vermont - and visited our property for the first time in 2 months!