Some days, this feels like the most magical thing we’ve ever built. Other days, it feels like we’re one inconvenience away from a breakdown. Here’s what helps us keep going even when we’re dead tired and deeply over it.

No spreadsheet could fully prepare us for this part… when the novelty wears off, the adrenaline fades, and all that’s left is a whole lot of work and an ever-growing to-do list.

We survived our first rental season and came out the other side with Superhost Status, glowing guest reviews, and a beautiful blue kitchen! Now what? This off-season, we're setting our sights on two big renovation projects.

We spent five years working from the road, and Marriott was one of the easiest hotel chains to rely on for extended travel. If you’re planning a long road trip, working remotely while traveling, or simply staying somewhere for several weeks, these are the Marriott brands that work well with life on the road.

After years of traveling with our dog Lincoln, we’ve stayed at a lot of hotels. In this guide, we’ll walk through the best Marriott hotel brands for dogs and what makes each one good for pet travelers.

Austin is one of the easiest and most fun road trips to take from Dallas! We recently spent 24 hours in Austin and managed to squeeze in lake views, live music, a state park, and the biggest donut we’ve ever seen. If you’re planning a Dallas to Austin road trip, here’s a simple itinerary to make the most of a quick trip.

Driving between Oklahoma City and Tulsa? Skip the interstate and take Route 66 instead. From neon signs and classic diners, to vintage bowling alleys and quirky roadside stops, this stretch of the Mother Road is packed with easy, nostalgic highlights. Here are the best Route 66 attractions between OKC and Tulsa.

We spent a month in Charlotte’s Elizabeth Neighborhood, walking the city, biking greenways, eating our way through bakeries and breweries, hiking nearby mountains, catching sports games, and saying “we could live here” more than once. If you’re planning your own visit, here are our favorite things to do in Charlotte, NC!

Opening Day in Yellowstone has been on our bucket list for years, and we finally made it happen! Between renovation projects, we snuck into the park to see Old Faithful erupt, explore geyser basins, and catch Grand Prismatic at sunset. Here’s what that day looked like, plus tips for planning your own Opening Day.

Caddo Lake doesn’t feel like Texas; it feels more like Louisiana. Bald cypress trees rise out of dark water, and Spanish moss hangs overhead. In mid-November, we finally made it to Caddo Lake State Park, chasing fall color and an escape from the city, and it ended up one of our favorite road trips from Dallas yet!