Rob Taylor's Blog, page 35
August 3, 2021
St Simons Island Lighthouse – Everything You Need To Know
And our lighthouse obsession continues… We love visiting lighthouses whenever we travel and the St Simons Island lighthouse is a great one! We’ve been several times, on our own and we’ve taken friends. This is our guide to visiting and everything you need to know for enjoying the St Simons Island waterfront.
St Simons Island is a great stop for a day or two if you’re doing a Georgia Coast road trip. There are lots of hotels, restaurants and beautiful places to visit.
Where is St Simons...
August 2, 2021
Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone: The Most Colorful Springs (and A Great Hike!)
Following several incredible trips around Yellowstone National Park we’ve seen that it’s actually really important to understand what’s at each of the geyser basins. This guide is all about the Biscuit Basin, a lesser known and pretty awesome geyser area very near Old Faithful. We’re sharing what geysers are at Biscuit Basin, photography tips, and how to add it to your time in Yellowstone National Park.
Be sure to check out our other Yellowstone National Park geyser guides too!
Where i...
July 30, 2021
Beautiful Georgia Coast Road Trip: Best Stops from Savannah to Jekyll Island
Have you ever done a Georgia Coast road trip? No?! Well now’s your chance and you will love it! A road trip along the Georgia coast is rather surprising, as it’s not a big long beach like doing a California Coast road trip or a Florida Gulf Coast trip. But it’s awesome!
A lot of people ask us about living in the South and how to get the best of both beaches and history. Doing a road trip from Florida to Georgia is the perfect way to get the full experience. A road trip from Atlanta is an ...
July 13, 2021
5+ Day Croatia Road Trip Plan – SO AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL!!
Doing a road trip around Croatia is pretty incredible. Where else can you walk across waterfall boardwalks one day and then wind through dark medieval alleyways the next? This Croatia road trip is perfect to do with kids or without. From Plitvice National Park to the quiet coves of the Dalmatian Isles, you’ll love this epic European road trip.
Check out our vlog of sailing through Croatia and see if that’s an option for you!
Croatia Road Trip PlanIf you can add this to a bigger Eur...
July 12, 2021
Jekyll Island, Georgia: the Weekend Getaway You Need to Plan NOW
It’s been two years since we first fell in love with the Golden Isles of Georgia. Our first experience was on St Simons Island when we visited the King and Prince Resort. From the food to the Spanish moss, we were hooked. And now we’ve gotten to explore another of the Golden Isles: Jekyll Island. Again, wow.
Jekyll Island is actually one big state park but then it’s also a town and a collection of beaches and hotels and golfing and… It’s funny to compare Jekyll with St Simons Island b...
July 11, 2021
July 2021 Update – Summer Bummers and Back to School Prep
Summer is halfway done, and then for some kids school starts in a month. That’s us. We just got out and now have just a month left of summer vacay. It’s been fun though and it’s been BUSY. Why is vacation, whether you’re at home or traveling, so busy?
Last time I sent a newsletter was at the beginning of June. School was getting out, it was the start of Pride Month, and we were planning some trips.
Road Trip to Savannah, GeorgiaWe have since gone to Savannah, Georgia and loved it. I’m...
July 8, 2021
Best Things to do in Mobile, Alabama: the birthplace of Mardi Gras
Mobile, Alabama is a magical city. A lot of people don’t think of Mobile when they picture the beautiful, wrought iron balconies towns of the South, but Mobile AL is gorgeous and a must-visit place. There are so many things to do in Mobile, from walking the historic streets and eating amazing Southern cooking, so getting out into nature on the swamp or on Dauphin Island. Mobile is a hidden gem and will surprise you with every turn.
Being the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the USA and founded by ...
July 7, 2021
Virtual School Setup: How to Setup the Best Learning or Home Office Environment
Even though our kids and many others are returning to school building and classrooms, a lot are still learning from home. We’ve perfected our virtual school setup for times when it may be needed, and these helpful tips and gear will be great for you too! And truth be told, our homeschool setup and learning space is also really great for working from home.
Do you have a dedicated workspace or learning space in your home or do you just set up at the dinner table? Either way, these tips will be ...
July 5, 2021
Jekyll Island, Georgia: a weekend of family fun and relaxation
It’s been two years since we first fell in love with the Golden Isles of Georgia. Our first experience was on St Simons Island when we visited the King and Prince Resort. From the food to the Spanish moss, we were hooked. And now we’ve gotten to explore another of the Golden Isles: Jekyll Island. Again, wow.
Jekyll Island is actually one big state park but then it’s also a town and a collection of beaches and hotels and golfing and… It’s funny to compare Jekyll with St Simons Island b...
July 2, 2021
Unsurpassed Colors, Beautiful Hikes You’ll Love At Valley Of Fire, Las Vegas
Before we visited the Valley of Fire with kids it just looked like an Instagram heaven. That’s all that we knew about it, all from photos that people had taken and posted to Instagram. And then we visited and hiked and had up close wildlife encounters and fell in love. Valley of Fire State Park is the best Las Vegas day trip you didn’t know you need to do.
We’re going to help you plan and have the best visit possible, seeing some of the most amazing geology Nevada has to offer, and so close t...
