Marrying Your Passions

  Power the Hype in Newport News: One City Marathon Weekend & Beyond Episode 15 of Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast Nathan crossing the finish line at the Newport News One City Marathon in 2015 Episode Overview We're back to our marathon roots! After our epic 2024 road trip series and Virgin Voyages deep-dive, Episode 15 returns to what started it all: combining marathon running with exploring new destinations. Nathan ran the inaugural One City Marathon in Newport News, Virginia back in 2015 his state #17 in the quest to run all 50 states as part of the 50 States Marathon Club . Now, 11 years later, we're sharing that experience PLUS exclusive insider info from the City of Newport News about this year's "Power the Hype" 2026 celebration. Whether you're a runner training for Boston, a spectator supporting someone racing, a DINK/SINK traveler looking for a Virginia getaway, or just someone who loves maritime history and m...

  Travel & Leisure's The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026: We Pick Our Dream Destinations Episode 14 of Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast Just landed in Masai Mara, Kenya back in July 2019 Episode Overview What if you could only pick THREE places to travel to in 2026? We took on that challenge using Travel & Leisure's The Best 50 Places to Travel in 2026 article. It was harder than we thought! In this special episode, we're doing something different. Instead of our usual travel guide format, we're dreaming big and helping you do the same. We share experiences from the 11 destinations on the list we've already visited, then each pick our top 3 dream destinations from the remaining 39 places. Whether you're DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids) like us, SINKs (Solo Income, No Kids), empty nesters, recently retired, or just taking a kid-free trip, this episode will inspire your 2026 bucket list! Where We've Been: 11 of ...

Virgin Voyages Excursions: Honest Reviews from 2 Caribbean Cruises Part 3 of our Virgin Voyages series Planning Virgin Voyages shore excursions? We tested booking through Virgin vs. independent operators across Honduras, Mexico, Bahamas, and Florida. Here's what worked, what didn't, and what we'd do differently. Missed the earlier parts? Check out Part 1: Adults-Only Cruise Overview & Dining and Part 2: Activities, Entertainment & Scarlet Night Party for the full Virgin Voyages experience. Virgin Shore Things vs. Independent Booking: What We Learned After two cruises, we mixed three strategies: booking through Virgin's app, booking local operators directly, and winging it completely. Book through Virgin when: You're a first-time cruiser or solo traveler You need guaranteed accessibility or transportation You're anxious about timing Book independently when: You want smaller groups and better prices You're comfortable with research and timing The ...