The calming waters, amazing craft beer, wonderful wine, fresh sea food, and history of Connecticut. What more can really be said about a spot that can be reached by train from NYC and feel like a world away. 

The Sunshine State - where beaches and theme parks meet. Travel to the slower forgotten coast and the faster paced Orlando. Also Kassie is working on her newest novel based here!

Rick's home state - the birth place of the Jayhawks (and we are a KU Jayhawk family!) and where we still head to visit Rick's parents and sometimes get the opportunity to explore more of the state as well!

While Rick has spent many a nights in Mexico for work, we've only made it once for vacation. But we made it worth-while between Cenotes and Temples all in one trip!

This page collects our travels throughout New York State. From familiar places to slower escapes, these photos and stories capture how we experience the state beyond a single destination.

How can you pack so much into such a small State? Known for a home for folk music and somehow also for the playground of the uber rich in the 1800's/early 1900's it's a unique area that doesn't shortchange the beauty.

Roadtrips through the parks, time in Seattle, hanging with family in Spokane - can't go wrong in Washington! Beauty everywhere and nature abounds!