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Best Marriott Hotel Brands for Long Stays

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.

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Dallas to Austin Road Trip: A Perfect 24 Hour Itinerary

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.

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The Best Things To Do in Charlotte, NC

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!

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What It’s Like on Opening Day in Yellowstone

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.

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Dallas to Caddo Lake State Park: A Fall Weekend Itinerary

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!

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