Author Archives: wpengine

Travel and Currency Quiz

Posted on June 30, 2012 by wpengine

We swam in this lake in August of 2011. The tourists couldn’t believe that there were people crazy enough to do it. It was us Idaho boys and another young kid. Everyone else just looked at us like we were … Continue reading →

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A Loop Through the Smokies

Posted on June 13, 2012 by wpengine

The Great Smoky Mountains on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina make an incredible destination. You’ll see mountains, theme parks, cities, castles, and much more. I’ve been there twice, and still wouldn’t mind going back again. Let me take … Continue reading →

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Why you need to visit Lava Hot Springs, Idaho

Posted on June 7, 2012 by wpengine

I know that many of our readers are from the Idaho/Utah area, so this might sound a little boring to you, but you need to make sure that you’re taking advantage of this place. Idaho and the mountain west are … Continue reading →

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BAR 2011 (Big Awesome Ride) Part 2

Posted on May 30, 2012 by wpengine

This is a continuation of BAR 2011… Day 3 Staying at a Days Inn with a pool doesn’t always mean that the pool is going to be a great one.  I actually was rather dismayed by the pool, and felt … Continue reading →

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Priority Club Point Breaks

Posted on May 23, 2012 by wpengine

Being a Wanderluster and a frugal person for some people can be a funny match. Many people who know that I love to travel ask me where I’m going next. My usual answer is, “Wherever is a good deal.” At … Continue reading →

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Taking My Wife on her First International Trip

Posted on May 16, 2012 by wpengine

Shae and I were married in May of 2008. On Thursday we will celebrate our fourth anniversary together. I always tease her and tell her that they have been four L-O-N-G years, but it is only teasing as these years … Continue reading →

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188,000 Club Carlson Hotel Points – No Credit Card

Posted on May 14, 2012 by wpengine

If you’ve been wanderlusting with us since last December, you know that we hooked you up with an opportunity with Club Carlson to lock down as many as 5 free nights in a hotel with a single night stay purchase … Continue reading →

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