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Asheville: Chasing The Appalachian

February 13, 2017 by etchedinadventure

I drove eight and a half hours with just me, myself, and I in my Hyundai Sonata from my home in Orlando, Florida for the purpose of conquering mountain trails, taking photos from the mountaintops, and drinking at the dozens of breweries in Asheville, North Carolina. Fueled by Monster, boiled peanuts, and sunflower seeds I alternated between listening to country music and the Joe Rogan Experience and somehow the miles and minutes flew by.However, I had some of my worst […]

Categories: Asheville, Hiking, North America, North Carolina, Travel, United States • Tags: Appalachian Moutains, Appalachian Trail, Asheville, Blue Ridge Parkway, Brewery, Budget Travel, Hiking, North America, North Carolina, Rainforest, Trails, USA, Waterfall

9 Things You Must Do In Pittsburgh

December 6, 2016 by etchedinadventure

1. Ride the Duquesne Incline up to Mount Washington Observatory for $2.50 and enjoy the views of Downtown Pittsburgh, Heinz Field, and PNC Park. 2. Explore all three buildings that make up the Mattress Factory – Museum of Contemporary Art. 3. Visit The Andy Warhol Museum. For those who don’t know who Andy Warhol is, like myself beforehand, he was one of the leading figures of the pop art movement and was infamous for his rebellious interpretations defending the oppression of homosexuality as well as his taxidermy […]

Categories: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Travel, United States • Tags: Budget Travel, North America, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Travel, United States, USA

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Exploring the Best of Colorado Springs

November 20, 2016 by etchedinadventure

Using Google Flights I tracked some cheap destinations to visit from my home in Orlando and stumbled upon a $67 round-trip ticket on a budget airline to Colorado Springs. I’ve recently become infatuated with mountains and hiking thanks to a recent excursion to the Great Smoky Mountains. So, it took little hesitation to book a flight and start packing my bags. I saved $35 by only bringing a hiking backpack as my personal bag, $24 by not reserving a seat, and a whopping […]

Categories: Colorado Springs, North America, Travel, United States • Tags: Breweries, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods, Hiking, Mountains, North America, Pikes Peak, Red Rock Canyon, Travel, USA

Road Trip: Charleston, South Carolina

October 7, 2016 by etchedinadventure

I refer to my US roadtrips as my Statewide Ride. I started off by driving from my home in Orlando, Florida all the way up to Hoboken, New Jersey, visiting several states along the way, where I stayed for a few weeks with some close friends and saw New York City and Philadelphia up close and personal for the first time. Ever since then I’ve had an itch that I just can’t quite scratch and have to do something about from time to […]

Categories: Charleston, Planning, Road Trip, South Carolina, Travel, United States • Tags: Charleston, North America, Planning, Road Trip, South Carolina, Travel, USA

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Exploring St. Petersburg, Florida

September 10, 2016 by etchedinadventure

What brought me to St.Petersburg, Florida? Simple. What’s the point of being a born and raised Floridian traveling the world when you haven’t even ventured into your own backyard? So here’s what I saw. Florida Holocaust Museum: I have a mild obsession for World War II and the Holocaust. Despite it being a time period of tremendous pain, hardship, and suffering I have been intrigued by the facts and the stories of the participants and victims on arguably the biggest conflict and […]

Categories: Florida, St. Petersburg, Travel, United States • Tags: Florida, St. Petersburg, Travel, United States

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Taking On The Smoky Mountains

July 31, 2016 by etchedinadventure

Why did I want to hike the Smoky Mountains? The real question is why not? So I bought a cheap plane ticket to meet my twin brother at his home in Atlanta and drove his BMW to Gatlinburg. He’s an experienced hiker while I’m pretty much a novice so I plain and simple had nothing to lose on this adventure. Packing List (I Wish I Had Followed): 1. Bring a lightweight traveler’s backpack, not a school one since you won’t be able to fit everything […]

Categories: Gatlinburg, Georgia, North America, Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, Travel, United States • Tags: Chimney Tops, Clingmans Dome, Gatlinburg, Georgia, North America, Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, Travel, United States

My Atlanta Bucket List

July 28, 2016 by etchedinadventure

Four days in the capital of Georgia with nothing to do but explore. Here’s what I found and here’s why I loved my time here. World of Coco-Cola My dad drinks nothing but coke, I mean literally he always has a Coca-Cola for lunch or dinner. Personally, I prefer a little Jack with my coke but I had to visit to satisfy my simple curiosity on why coke is so dang popular and American. This visit is indefinitely family friendly and there […]

Categories: Atlanta, Georgia, North America, Travel, United States • Tags: Atlanta, Georgia, North America, Travel, United States

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Day Trip to Miami

July 16, 2016 by etchedinadventure

Miami is heavily influenced by Hispanic culture, namely Cuban. As of late a toxic algae has unfortunately tainted the water making it green and foul-smelling and many of the curious and active fish and manatees are gone as well as the infamous beaches being no longer safe to visit for the time-being. Wynwood Walls: Overrun by hipsters and tourists during the summer, Wynwood Walls is the center piece of the art district, Wynwood, that was generally avoided before the art scene’s revival. Now breweries, […]

Categories: Florida, Miami, North America, Travel, United States • Tags: Art, Bayside, Florida, Miami, North America, Travel, United States, Wynwood

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My Richmond Bucket List

June 27, 2016 by etchedinadventure

James River: Virginia State Capitol: Virginia Historical Society: The Museum of the Confederacy: St. John’s Episcopal Church: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: Edgar Allen Poe Museum: Kabana Rooftop Bar: Street Art: Architecture: Railroads:

Categories: North America, Richmond, Travel, United States, Virginia • Tags: North America, Richmond, Travel, United States, Virginia

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Category Archives: United States

Asheville: Chasing The Appalachian

9 Things You Must Do In Pittsburgh

Exploring the Best of Colorado Springs

Road Trip: Charleston, South Carolina

Exploring St. Petersburg, Florida

Taking On The Smoky Mountains

My Atlanta Bucket List

Day Trip to Miami

My Richmond Bucket List