Marrying Your Passions

Chicago and Nashville Travel Guide: The Final Leg of Our Epic 11,775-Mile Cross-Country Journey  This post is from Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast . If you're a childfree couple who loves travel, road trips, and turning work trips into adventures - you're in the right place. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! In 2024, we logged 11,775 miles across the country - and our latest episode reflects on the final stops of that epic journey: Chicago and Nashville. This wasn't just a vacation. Alicia had a week-long work conference in Chicago, and instead of her flying in solo while Nathan stayed home, we turned it into an adventure. We figured out how to make it work - Nathan explored the city while Alicia was in meetings, and we turned what could have been a boring work trip into an unforgettable part of our cross-country journey. Chicago: Where Deep Dish Dreams and Lakefront Runs Meet We spent a full week in the Chicago area, camping at the...

pisode 3 of Marrying Your Passions: Continuing our 2024 camping adventure from Bar Harbor west to the stunning Badlands After exploring Maine's Acadia National Park, we continued our epic summer 2024 camping adventure, heading west with our teardrop camper. What started as a potential Canadian route became an incredible 8-day, 2,273-mile journey through family visits and stunning national parks. From Maine to the Midwest Leaving Bar Harbor behind, our first stop was Lake Lauderdale Campground in Cambridge, New York—a practical halfway point that delivered an unexpected highlight. An Unexpected Wildlife Encounter "I'm standing there looking at the sunset, and this black bear just kind of walks around the corner of the shower house, minding his own business, having a lovely evening stroll," Alicia recalls. The encounter showcased perfect campground community spirit—a fellow tent camper helped capture photos, and when our teardrop needed positioning help on the elevated ...

At Marrying Your Passions, we believe that the best relationships are built when couples pursue their dreams together, explore new horizons side by side, and create lasting memories through shared adventures. Whether you're seasoned travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, or simply looking to add more excitement to your relationship, you've found your tribe. Your Hosts: Alicia & Nathan After 18+ years of marriage, Alicia and Nathan have mastered the art of keeping their relationship fresh and exciting through shared passions. From running adventures to camping under the stars, diving into crystal-clear waters, and yes, even magical Disney getaways, they've discovered that the secret to a thriving marriage isn't just loving each other—it's actively pursuing life's adventures together. Want to see where they've been? Check out their detailed travel experiences: Alicia's Google Reviews for honest insights into accommodations, restaurants, and local gems ...