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SMACKDOWN! Air BnBs vs. Hotels

Air Bnb? Hotel? What are we feeling like tonight? From Seattle to Orlando, we've slept in the best--and lay awake in the worst. Check out our take on the hits and misses from everywhere we've crashed so far, what to watch out for when booking an Air BnB and how a standard corporate hotel can occasionally save the day.
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Another Dose of Salt Lake City

We owed Mia a "Friends and Family Weekend" experience because we couldn't make it last year. In this return, we decide to put some new cameras to use and actually shoot a pod with her roommate, Sierra. The mic quality on the cameras wasn't the best, but hey... if the college crowd wants to party with us, who are we to deny them?
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A Little Less Memphis, a Little More Alabama


After the last stop in Little Rock, we realized we were a quick trip away from seeing the shining star of American exceptionalism... Graceland! Elvis' story and home were as amazing as we expected, but the rise in crime around Memphis over the past several years left us saying, "Roll, Tide, Roll!" and before we knew it, we were waking up in Tuscaloosa. Check out ALL of our links at linktr.ee/skiptownallstars #emptynest #fulltank

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Little Rock Me Gently

After 5 great days in OKC, it was time for your favorite empty nesters to hit the road again. A eerie feeling about The Big Easy was beginning to grow, and after a snap decision we gave up our plans to hit New Orleans and head to THE ROCK. That's right. You didn't ask for Arkansas but you got it anyway. From hiking to dining to digging into some history, we packed a ton of enjoyment into our brief 2-day adventure in Little Rock. Hell, the only thing we didn't catch a glimpse of was an actual razorback, and for that we're pretty grateful. Check out ALL of our links at linktr.ee/skiptownallstars #emptynest #fulltank

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The Sooner You Get to OKC, the Better

After a Texas-sized adventure and a Louisville slog, our young-ish adventurers embarked on one of James' "must see" destinations... Oklahoma City. See, he was around shortly after the worst-of-the-worst hit the city, but was eager to see its rebound. Long story short? It FAR surpassed the revival he expected. Meanwhile, Denise could easily be bribed into an OKC suburb with a corndog and free parking. To be continued, Oklahoma City... James' fat thumbs are working Zillow to find a plot of land there even as we speak! Find us at linktr.ee/skiptownallstars. #emptynest #fulltank

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Checking In: Could YOU Skip Town with YOUR Partner?

"What's it REALLY like traveling with James/Denise?"
Yep. It's our #1 question from you to our inbox, every week since we left LA. We decided it was finally time to answer this question from our perspective, and to flip the script on you. #emptynest #fulltank

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