Chattanooga in 3 Days: The Best Things to See, Do, and Eat
Underground waterfalls, a railway that climbs straight up a mountain, and a riverfront made for wandering. Here is how to spend three great days in Chattanooga.
Renting a Class A Motorhome: Why We Tried One Before Buying
Before we ever bought a motorhome, we rented one for 48 hours. Here is what that test drive taught us, and why we recommend trying before you buy.
96 Hours in Las Vegas: A First-Timer’s Guide to the Strip (and Beyond)
Four days on the Strip with shows, food, and a desert day trip to Hoover Dam. Our first-timer’s guide to Las Vegas, with one honest update: the Mirage closed in 2024.
Grand Hyatt Seattle Review: Inside the Emerald Suite (With Puget Sound Views)
More than 800 square feet, floor-to-ceiling Puget Sound views, and an easy walk to Pike Place. Inside the Emerald Suite at the Grand Hyatt Seattle.
The Lost Sea Adventure: Boating on America’s Largest Underground Lake
A glass-bottom boat ride across America’s largest underground lake. The Lost Sea in Tennessee is as wild as it sounds, and here is the story behind it.
A Weekend in Portland, Oregon: Waterfalls, a Zoo, Tiny Parks, and a Giant Bookstore
A 600-foot waterfall, a top-tier zoo, the world’s tiniest park, and a bookstore the size of a city block. Our quirky, kid-friendly Portland weekend.
We Moved Across the Country (and What’s Next for Finding Our Forte)
The year we packed up our whole life and drove it across the country. Our honest 2025 recap, what the move taught us, and where Finding Our Forte is headed in 2026.
Our First Yurt Stay: 24 Hours on a Hobby Farm in Sweetwater, Tennessee
Goats, alpacas, and a surprisingly cozy round room on a Tennessee hobby farm. Why a yurt might be the perfect intro to glamping.
Our First Time Tent Camping: What We Learned (and Overpacked)
Our first tent camping trip happened in winter, with kids. The gear that saved us, the rookie mistakes we made, and tips for your first night out.
A Day on Tybee Island, Georgia: Lighthouse, Beaches, and the Best Things to Do
A 178-step lighthouse, an old coastal fort, and a beach day just minutes from Savannah. Our easy day-trip guide to Tybee Island.
Our First RV Trip: What 2.5 Hours of Setup Taught Us About Being Total Beginners
We took our brand new RV out for the first time, a short shakedown trip to figure everything out before going anywhere real. Setup took 2.5 hours. We forgot snacks. We’d do it again tomorrow.
One Day in Canyonlands With Kids: Island in the Sky, Mesa Arch, and the Hike We Skipped
We thought we'd see Utah's biggest national park in a morning. Eight hours later we were still driving between overlooks. Our honest day in Island in the Sky with kids.
Charleston Weekend Getaway for Couples: Magnolia Plantation, the Aquarium, and Where to Eat
We went to Charleston for Camille's birthday and came back with one of our favorite weekend trips. Here's what we did, what's changed since 2016, and why Callie's Hot Little Biscuits deserves its own section.
Where to Eat in Savannah: 10 Spots You Have to Try
From soul food to 100-year-old ice cream, these are the 10 Savannah spots we would send any friend to. Come hungry.
Andaz Savannah Review: Where to Stay in Savannah's Historic District
A rooftop bar, an unbeatable Ellis Square location, and a room we did not want to leave. Why the Andaz is our pick for where to stay in downtown Savannah.
Savannah, Georgia: 10 Top Things to Do on a Weekend Getaway
Cobblestones, riverboats, and just the right amount of haunted. Our top 10 things to do on a Savannah weekend, plus the honest heads-up on heat and bugs.
San Francisco for Couples: Our 5-Day Itinerary (What to Do, What We'd Skip, and Where to Stay)Originally published October 2016. Updated June 2026 with current status for all attractions.
We spent a few days in San Francisco in fall 2016 and came back with an honest take on what's worth it, what's closed now, and where we stayed