Tag: Barbecue

Destinations, Texas, Travel, USA

36 Hours in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Alyssa stands outside of Trompo Tacos in Dallas

It’s my Spring Break this week – and about two weeks ago I realized Michael and I didn’t have anything planned. I’m fortunate to get a full week off of work due to my industry; however, Michael doesn’t have another holiday on his work calendar until May. Since he needs to save up time off …

Destinations, Tennessee, Travel, USA

Travel Guide for Four Days in Memphis, Tennessee

The Lorraine Motel

About a year before we visited Nashville, we visited Memphis, Tennessee (I imagine most people visit those two cities in the opposite order). This was back in July 2016, nearly nine months before we started this blog. I plan on sharing some of our past trips in this space this year; I hope you don’t mind!

Destinations, Georgia, Travel, USA

Photo Diary: Scenes from Small Town, Georgia

View of the State Fair in Georgia, taken from the highway

After I graduated college, my dad and my stepmom moved up to a small town near Atlanta, Georgia, not too far from a place where I lived with my mom and dad when I was a baby.

Destinations, Missouri, Travel, USA

Travel Diary: Three Days in Kansas City, Missouri, Part Two

Alyssa stands in an alley with video game graffiti

This is the second entry in a three-day recap of a trip to Kansas City, Missouri. Missed Day One? Find it here. DAY TWO MORNING Michael and I began our second day in Kansas City a little later than many of our travel days as Sunday mornings are pretty quiet in the city. But eventually, …

Destinations, Missouri, Travel, USA

Travel Diary: Three Days in Kansas City, Missouri, Part One

Alyssa runs toward a shuttlecock on the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum

Recapping my first day in Kansas City, Missouri “Wait, it’s in Missouri?” Michael asked. “Yes,” I replied. “But it’s called Kansas City!” “Well, it’s in Kansas, too.” (This went on for several minutes before I finally caved and pulled out a map). Michael and I were searching for hotels for a Labor Day weekend trip, …

Destinations, Tennessee, Travel, USA

Travel Diary: 36 Hours in Nashville, Tennessee

Alyssa and Michael take a selfie in Nashville

Saturday marked a special milestone for us—nine years since Michael nervously asked if I wanted to be his girlfriend. My response? “I guess that sounds alright.” (Okay, maybe he wasn’t that awkward about it.) In the weeks leading up to our anniversary weekend, we began looking for flights. As I’ve mentioned before, we typically look …