by Jen Martin | May 29, 2018 | Food, Gear, Travel Log, Wildlife Encounters
Austin is one of the cities we were most looking forward to visiting on our trip. We had heard really good things, and of course it’s home to Franklin BBQ, and that had Billy really excited. We had a pretty long drive from Crystal Beach, and we added to the...
by Jen Martin | Apr 11, 2018 | Food, Travel Log
We made it to New Orleans! Bring on the gumbo! And jambalaya! And muffaletta! And… mosquitoes. UGH yes, unfortunately the campground we stayed in was literally a swamp. But oh man, we totally ate our way through this city! Our top picks were Chef...
by Jen Martin | Jan 30, 2018 | Food, Gear, Travel Log
Helllllo Cincinnati! Our main point in stopping here was to A) Hit the Ikea and swap out our mattress topper (not the mattress pad that was on the roof of the bus in Toledo…) and B) See the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter in nearby Kentucky. We stayed at...
by Jen Martin | Dec 15, 2017 | Food, International, Roadschooling, Travel Log
You guys. The adjectives do not even exist to give this store its due praise. We went at least four times during the week. Seriously, I can’t even. They had everything. I would live here if I could. Can you imagine living near a place like this?! This...
by Jen Martin | Dec 7, 2017 | Food, International, Roadschooling, Travel Log
We spent the rest of the week shopping (excellent conversion rate, woot woot!), doing random bus projects (remember the door/ratchet strap picture?), and checking out the Hergé exhibit at the Musée de la civilisation. We had to talk ourselves into leaving at the end...
by Jen Martin | Dec 2, 2017 | Food, International, Travel Log
Walking in the downtown area of Quebec City is like stepping directly onto a street in France. Billy and I have been to France but the kids have not, so this was even more special for them. Prepare yourself for picture overload. We strolled up and down the streets,...
