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Southern Road Trip

Walkway at Miami Beach
Florida

Day 9: Miami Beach on a Budget: What We Learned (The Hard Way)

So…what did we learn from adding Miami Beach to our “budget-friendly road-trip?” 😅 That this part of Florida should probably be skipped, or at least quickly passed through if budgeting is truly your buddy on your next travels to the state. While we were excited to be in the sun,

Miami Beach at Night
Florida

Day 8: The Highs, Lows, and Prices of Miami Beach

If you’re planning a trip and wondering about the Miami Beach trip cost, we’re breaking down exactly what we spent daily in South Beach. From food and drinks to beach rentals and our stay, here’s what it really costs. Waking up in Miami, Florida definitely has its perks. There’s sunshine,

Miami Beach at night
Florida

Day 7: Miami, Sunshine, and a Packing Reality Check

Guys. Day 7 is all about fun in the sun. Are you ready for that? I know we definitely were at this point in the trip. 😅 Once we finally made our way more south into Florida, it seemed like the heat was finally here to stay. So, we booked

couple on a healthy journey
Essential Posts

What We Learned After a Year of Travel, Growth, and Trying to Find Balance

At the beginning of this journey, we thought balance would come naturally. Travel more. Stress less. Eat better. Be present.  Simple, right?  Somewhere between waking up in a new Airbnb, pushing through long drives, and trying to keep up with “healthy habits,” we realized something… Healthy habits while traveling requires

Florida road trip day itinerary
Health

Southern Road Trip Day 5: A Quiet New Year’s Eve on the Road

Day 5 didn’t start out as planned. Even though we went to bed feeling accomplished, (we did our laundry, organized our groceries, and found a cozy airbnb), we woke up feeling like we shouldn’t have pushed so hard. You’ll come to see this is an ongoing realization throughout the Southern

Destrehan Plantation Stay
Florida

Day 4 of Our Southern Road Trip: Ghost Vibes, Bourbon Street, and Burnout

Hey guys! Thanks for tuning in today to hear all about Day 4 of our Southern Road Trip. Keep in mind this was done with two adults, no pets or kids, (yet)…but just because you want to take your kiddos or furballs along doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy a similar

Mississippi Road Trip
Health

Day 3 of Our Southern Road Trip: Mississippi History and Louisiana Charm

So! Welcome back. If you’ve arrived to hear some more about the Southern Series, then you’re in the right place! (And if you’re thinking, hey Shelby, you totes forgot to finish the Half Dome/Mt. Whitney Series, I got you. We’ll tie up that series after this one, so be sure

Our southern states road trip day 1
Lifestyle

The Southern Series: Day 1 of Our Southern States Road Trip

Hey friends! You may have noticed a slight shift in how the posts have been looking lately, and that’s because we’ve been on a 2-week road trip to the southern United States. It’s been amazing, but it’s also been hella busy. There’s been lessons learned, highs and lows, burn out,