Travel Stories

Sometimes setting aside the time and money for travel can feel impossible... but it's definitely not.

Follow along with us as I share our journey as a family who loves to travel together. Who knows? Maybe it'll spark some inspiration for you and yours.

Where To Stay Tupelo: Hotel Tupelo

A few weeks ago, I asked my Instagram followers: “Have you ever booked a staycation in the city where you currently live?” I was...

Alyssa Manning

Jun 5, 20236 min read

Where To Stay Miami: Esme Hotel Miami Beach

Find out why the Esme Hotel is the ultimate Miami Beach getaway hidden gem.

Alyssa Manning

May 15, 20234 min read

Walking in Greenwood

On a cloudy Mississippi fall day, we headed over to Greenwood, Mississippi, to meet Mr. Sylvester Hoover for a Delta Blues Legends Tour.

Riley Manning

Jan 1, 20236 min read

Off to the races in Lexington, Kentucky

After a weekend in Lexington, we are convinced that a visit to Horse Country should be on everyone’s travel bucket list.

Riley Manning

Oct 2, 20227 min read

Couple’s Weekend Getaway to Nashville

Nashville may be honky tonk heaven, but it is also can make for a laid-back couple’s weekend getaway.

Alyssa Manning

Aug 1, 20226 min read

Shark Tooth Hunting on Morris Island, South Carolina

Shark tooth and fossil hunting on South Carolina's uninhabited barrier was one of our all-time favorite experiences on this vacation.

Alyssa Manning

Jul 3, 20225 min read

10 Low-Key Things to Do in Savannah Georgia

Savannah is a place made for slowing down. Read our list of 10 low-key things to do for a relaxed getaway to the Hostess City of the South.

Alyssa Manning

May 2, 20225 min read

Kayak with Monkeys at Silver Springs State Park Florida

Monkeys, Gators, Turtles! Oh my! Kayak the emerald springs of Florida’s first tourist attraction and home to a troop of rhesus macaques

Alyssa Manning

Apr 2, 20225 min read

Camp Mountain Lake Retreat, Tennessee

A renovated summer camp gave us, the teenager, and the dogs an amazing outdoors getaway with the perfect level of "roughing it."

Riley Manning

Oct 2, 20213 min read

Weekend Getaway to New York City, New York

New York is always calling us, but a trip to the Big Apple is no small ordeal to plan. This three-day itinerary makes it simple.

Alyssa Manning

May 1, 20211 min read