In starting a travel blog the temptation is to open with the most impressive place that you’ve traveled to, gratuitously highlighting your best travel experiences making even the most seasoned travel nerd ooze with jealously. Yet I have decided for this first post to keep things in real time.

In honor of the 4th of July, my husband and I have decided to do a very American thing and  take a road trip. We will drive from NYC down to Hilton Head South Carolina stopping at points of interest  along the way. I am one of those people who have traveled  more places outside of the country than I have inside of the country, and even though I have made the drive along the East Coast many times, there are places that I would love to revisit.

Our Itinerary: NYC, Washington DC, Hilton Head SC, Outer Banks NC, Baltimore MD, NYC

It’s worth mentioning that I am the sole driver in this adventure since my husband, being a city boy, never learned how to drive. We are also bringing along, Phoebe, our 8 month old puppy. Wish us luck we might need it.