US Travel

Because America Is Too Big and Too Weird Not to Explore

No other country packs this many landscapes, traditions, accents, and ways of life into one place—for better or worse. This page is where we share the places that surprised us, scared us, and made us fall a little more in love with this complicated country.

  • Netflix House Dallas and the Stranger Things Experience

    Netflix House Dallas and the Stranger Things Experience

    Ultimately, I don’t think this is appropriate for kids much under the age of 10 unless they are super comfortable with eerie environments and horror themes. I do think anyone 13 and up can handle it, unless they are super sensitive. It is very easy to take of your headphones if things get too intense,…

  • Our Mother–Tween Daughter NYC Adventure

    Our Mother–Tween Daughter NYC Adventure

    This summer, my daughter and I took a five-day trip to New York City. We packed in Broadway, history, food, iconic sights, and even a K-pop concert, all for around $2,000.

  • Feasting on a Full Thanksgiving Meal in the Middle of Nowhere

    Feasting on a Full Thanksgiving Meal in the Middle of Nowhere

    Can you have a full Thanksgiving meal in the middle of nowhere at a state or national park? We experiment for you and, turns out – yes you can!