Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast

Nathan and Alicia Adams
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Welcome to Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast! We're Nathan and Alicia, a childfree couple proving you don't have to wait for "someday" to live your best life. Join us as we share travel adventures, marathon stories, foodie discoveries, and honest advice for DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids), empty nesters, and anyone prioritizing adventure NOW. We've explored 47 states, camped across 11,775 miles in our teardrop trailer, visited National Parks from coast to coast, traveled internationally to places like England and Kenya, and Nathan's run marathons in 40 states (and counting). From hunting down the best deep-dish pizza in Chicago to testing moonshine across multiple states to SCUBA diving in the Caribbean, we've learned that the freedom to travel - and eat well - comes from making it a priority, not waiting for the perfect time. Whether we're reviewing adults-only cruises, sharing destination marathon experiences, discovering hidden gem restaurants, exploring breweries and distilleries, or explaining how we turned Alicia's work conferences into cross-country road trips, we're here to inspire you to make adventure part of your everyday life. Plus, you'll meet Peppermint Patty, our dog who predicts college football games (she's 13-3 this season, just saying). We believe life gets richer when you marry your passions with meaningful connections and the freedom to pursue them. Whether you're DINKs like us, empty nesters with newfound freedom, or couples figuring out how to travel more - this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Let's make it happen!

  1. 1d ago

    Gatlinburg & Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Where to Hike, Eat, & Drink

    What if the destination where you honeymooned became the place you keep returning to for nearly two decades because it keeps getting better every time? Married DINK couple Nathan and Alicia have been going to Gatlinburg, Tennessee since their honeymoon in 2007, and in this episode they share everything they have learned about one of the most popular travel destinations in the country. From heart-shaped jacuzzis at Honeymoon Hills to the best Thai food in the Smokies, from watching Westgate Smoky Mountains nearly burn to the ground in the devastating 2016 wildfire to watching it rebuild and thrive, this is the episode that has been 19 years in the making. They cover the full corridor (Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg) including the exploding moonshine, wine, and whiskey tasting scene, the best restaurants for vegetarians and everyone else, the Arts and Crafts Community Loop that most tourists miss, the only dog-friendly trail on the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and how a timeshare inside a national park became their home base. Plus: the story of what happens when a 23-year-old on his honeymoon asks a small-town Tennessee waitress for "adult entertainment." It went exactly as you would expect. Don't miss our free Moonshine, Wine and Whiskey Tasting Guide, a subscriber-exclusive companion to this episode with every spot we have actually visited, real prices, and the passport tricks most people miss. Sign up for our newsletter at marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com and get it immediately. Nathan and Alicia are the hosts of Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast (DINK = Dual Income, No Kids). They are a child-free couple based in Port St. Lucie, Florida who believe adventure does not have to wait until someday. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! We are happy to offer our listeners a special deal for TRUWILD nutrition. Stay hydrated out there with TRUWILD's clean, natural energy and hydration made for the life you actually live. Use code MYP30 at truwild.com for 30% off your order. Visit us on our website: https://marryingyourpassions.com Sign up for our newsletter and get the free Moonshine, Wine and Whiskey Tasting Guide: marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Places mentioned in this episode that we recommend! National Park: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN/NC Sugarlands Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN Lodging: Westgate Smoky Mountains Resort, Gatlinburg, TN Honeymoon Hills Cabin Rentals, Gatlinburg, TN Distilleries and Moonshine: Ole Smoky Distillery — The Holler, Gatlinburg, TN Ole Smoky Distillery — The Barrelhouse, Gatlinburg, TN Ole Smoky Distillery — The Barn at The Island, Pigeon Forge, TN Sugarlands Distilling Company, Gatlinburg, TN Tennessee Shine Company, Gatlinburg, TN Smith Creek Moonshine, Pigeon Forge, TN Old Forge Distillery, Pigeon Forge, TN Junction 35 Spirits, Pigeon Forge, TN Wineries and Wine: Gatlinburg Winery, Gatlinburg, TN Elkmont Winery, Gatlinburg, TN Tennessee Homemade Wine, Pigeon Forge, TN Apple Barn Winery, Sevierville, TN Apple Barn Hard Cider Company, Sevierville, TN Apple Barn Dessert Wine Shoppe, Sevierville, TN Rocky Top Wine Trail, Sevierville/Pigeon Forge, TN Restaurants: The Baht, Gatlinburg, TN Split Rail Eats, Gatlinburg, TN Best Italian Cafe and Pizzeria, Gatlinburg, TN Pancake Pantry, Gatlinburg, TN Little House of Pancakes, Gatlinburg, TN Loco Burro, Gatlinburg, TN Mellow Mushroom, Gatlinburg, TN Gatlinburg Brewing Company, Gatlinburg, TN Southern Comfort Restaurant at Westgate, Gatlinburg, TN Old Mill Restaurant, Pigeon Forge, TN Local Goat, Pigeon Forge, TN Taco Ranch, Pigeon Forge, TN Apple Barn Restaurant, Sevierville, TN Bars and Craft Beer: Casual Pint (inside the Holiday Inn), Pigeon Forge, TN Shopping and Attractions: Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community Loop, Gatlinburg, TN Hillbilly Golf, Gatlinburg, TN The Island, Pigeon Forge, TN Old Mill Complex, Pigeon Forge, TN Tanger Outlets, Sevierville, TN Apple Barn Village, Sevierville, TN Parks and Trails: Gatlinburg Trail (dog-friendly), Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN Cades Cove Loop Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge, TN Grocery: Food City, Gatlinburg, TN Other Helpful Links: Gatlinburg Official Tourism B.A.R.K. Ranger Program Inferno: The Gatlinburg Disaster (podcast) Stay tuned for our next episode as we head south of the border for a conversation about San Miguel de Allende, Mexico with our first international guest. The adventure continues! As always, we would love to hear how you are marrying your passions to your everyday life! Share your stories with us on social media or send us a message. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @MarryingYourPassions Don't forget to check out our blog at marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Not someday. Today.

    1h 25m

  2. Jun 15

    Hot Springs National Park and Bathhouse Row: Everything You Need to Know About Hot Springs, Arkansas

    What if one of the best destinations for DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids) in the country was a place that probably never crossed your mind? Join us as we explore Hot Springs National Park and Hot Springs, Arkansas, a city and a national park so intertwined you genuinely cannot tell where one ends and the other begins. We hiked through the Ouachita Mountains in the morning, soaked in a private thermal bath in the afternoon, drank beer brewed from the same spring water that has flowed beneath the city for centuries, and walked a historic street with over 100 years of stories. We also brought our dog, Peppermint Patty, on her very first national park hike, nearly skipped the visitor center and almost immediately regretted it, and came away convinced that Hot Springs belongs near the top of every DINK travel list. Nathan and Alicia, your married DINK couple hosts, share where we stayed, our favorite eats and drinks, the thermal bath experience at Quapaw Baths and Spa, the Beer Bath Taster flight at the only brewery in the world inside a national park, the history of Bathhouse Row and Motel Row, and why the Fordyce Bathhouse visitor center and museum is the one stop you absolutely cannot skip even if you are short on time. As always, we end with takeaways on making adventure part of your everyday life such as a "short visit is always better than no visit!" and "Go do the thing!" Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple who travel, run marathons, and eat and drink their way through life together. Whether you are a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure now, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Visit us on our website: https://marryingyourpassions.com Sign up for our newsletter: marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Places mentioned in this episode that we recommend! National Park: Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs National Park Visitor Center at the Fordyce Bathhouse Bathhouses and Spas: Quapaw Baths and Spa, Hot Springs, AR Buckstaff Bathhouse, Hot Springs, AR Restaurants/Breweries/Etc.: Superior Bathhouse Brewery, Hot Springs, AR Hotels/Lodging: Gold-Inn, Hot Springs, AR Hotel Hale, Hot Springs, AR Shopping: Hot Springs Hat Company, Hot Springs, AR Our Partners: TRUWILD Clean Nutrition: Use code MYP30 for 30% off at truwild.com Other Helpful Links: Arkansas.com Hot Springs Guide Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Stay tuned for our next episode on Gatlinburg, Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as the adventure continues! As always, we would love to hear how you are marrying your passions to your everyday life! Share your stories with us on social media or send us a message. Find us on Facebook or Instagram. Don't forget to check out our blog!

    59 min

  3. Jun 1

    Wild Adventures and Clean Nutrition with TRUWILD Co-Founder Zac Curhan

    Most performance nutrition products are packed with synthetic ingredients you cannot pronounce. Zac Curhan built TRUWILD to change that, starting with $10,000 and a bad experience on a hiking trail. In this episode he joins married DINK couple (dual income, no kids) Nathan and Alicia to talk clean nutrition for adventure travel, what entrepreneurship really costs, and why you should stop only doing things you know you will finish. We also get into what entrepreneurship does to your relationships and why TRUWILD products are just as much for the person walking their dog in the Florida heat as they are for the athlete crossing a marathon finish line. We have been using TRUWILD products in training, on race day, and on the road, and we are thrilled to finally introduce you to the person behind the brand. As a listener of Marrying Your Passions, you can get 30% off your entire TRUWILD order. Visit truwild.com and use code MYP30 at checkout, or go to truwild.com/discount/MYP30 to have the discount applied automatically. FIND TRUWILD: Website: truwild.com Facebook: @truwild Instagram: @tru_wild TikTok: @truwild Pinterest: @truwild Find Zac on Instagram: @zstar77 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AND STAY UP TO DATE Sign up for our Newsletter Read this episode's blog for more tips and exclusive pictures. OUR LINKS: Our Website: marryingyourpassions.com Follow us: @marryingyourpassions on Facebook and Instagram Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Marrying Your Passions is the podcast for DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids), SINKs (Single Income, No Kids), empty nesters, recently retired couples, and anyone ready to make adventure part of their everyday life. We believe you do not have to wait for someday. Whether you are chasing all 50 states for marathons, fun, or otherwise, exploring national parks, or just looking for your next great trip, we are here to help you marry your passions and live fully now! New episodes every other week.

    40 min

  4. May 18

    South Dakota: Mount Rushmore, the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon, and a Storm We'll Never Forget

    Married DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) couple, Nathan and Alicia have made adventure a non-negotiable part of their everyday life. In Episode 20, they take you back to May 2022 and one of the most unforgettable trips of their 50-state marathon journey as Nathan seeks to run a marathon in every state. It started as a straightforward plan: drive from Denver to Keystone, South Dakota to visit Mount Rushmore, then head east to Brookings, South Dakota for the Brookings Marathon. Mount Rushmore delivered everything they hoped for and more. What happened on the drive to Brookings did not. What followed was one of the most terrifying experiences of their lives, a storm that stopped traffic on the highway, turned the sky pitch black in the middle of the afternoon, and changed everything about how this trip was going to go. The marathon was gone. The town had no power. They pivoted to Minnesota, got that state crossed off, and still needed South Dakota. A few weeks later, the day after Alicia ran the Revel Rockies Half Marathon in Morrison, Colorado, they drove back to South Dakota for the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon. And Deadwood had a few surprises of its own. They had the chance to sit down with the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon race director, Emily specifically for this episode. Emily has been the race director since 2010. She shares the race's history, its place in the Deadwood community, and everything she has built around race weekend this year. If you have ever thought about running a destination marathon, this conversation will move the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon to the top of your list. RESOURCES: RACE: Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon Facebook Instagram RACE WEEKEND EVENTS: Wild West Legends Shakeout Hike, Saturday June 6, free, meet at Deadwood Visitor Center Volksmarch at Crazy Horse Memorial, Saturday June 6, 8am to 1pm, $4 cash Fast 5K, Kids 1k Saturday June 6 Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay, Sunday, June 7 Post-Race Party at Outlaw Square, Sunday June 7, 2 to 5pm XTERRA: Xterra Trail Run World Championship info HOTELS: K Bar S Lodge, Keystone, SD Hampton Inn Deadwood at the Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort, Deadwood, SD My Place Hotel, Brookings, SD RESTAURANTS: The Powder House, Keystone, SD Deadwood Social Club at Saloon No. 10, Deadwood, SD ATTRACTIONS: Mount Rushmore National Memorial Crazy Horse Memorial ALICIA'S RACE: Revel Rockies Half Marathon (no longer held, but Revel still has several other races) JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AND STAY UP TO DATE Sign up for our Newsletter Read this episode's blog for more tips and exclusive pictures. OUR LINKS: Our Website: marryingyourpassions.com Follow us: @marryingyourpassions on Facebook and Instagram Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Marrying Your Passions is the podcast for DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids), SINKs (Single Income, No Kids), empty nesters, recently retired couples, and anyone ready to make adventure part of their everyday life. We believe you do not have to wait for someday. Whether you are chasing all 50 states for marathons, fun, or otherwise, exploring national parks, or just looking for your next great trip, we are here to help you marry your passions and live fully now! New episodes every other week.

    1h 8m

  5. May 4

    Disney World, SeaWorld, and Why Family-Friendly Destinations are DINK Heaven

    Think Disney World and SeaWorld are just for families with kids? Think again. In this episode, married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) Nathan and Alicia make the case that family-friendly destinations are some of the best places to be when you are child-free, and share exactly how they experience them differently and completely on their own terms. From spontaneous mid-stay resort switches and late-night fireworks surprises at ‘Ohana restaurant to free resort hopping on a dinner reservation and the foot golf conversation that brought them back to SeaWorld, this episode is packed with personal stories, practical tips, and a genuinely refreshing perspective. Disney World and SeaWorld are two deep dive examples, but the bigger idea is this: there are places just like these wherever you live or wherever you want to travel. This episode will help you experience all of them on your own terms. IN THIS EPISODE: Why DINKs thrive at family-friendly destinations: it is not about absence, it is about abundanceDisney World: the Riviera Resort, mid-stay switching, resort hopping routes, Epcot festivals, and the Ohana fireworks moment we never saw comingSeaWorld: the foot golf origin story, festival tips, and why the annual pass changes everythingAquatica Orlando: the only water park in Florida with a 'fun river"Traveling with Peppermint Patty: dog-friendly resorts, Best Friends Pet Care, and day-use kennelsPlus: how everywhere you live or want to travel has a place just like this waiting for you RESOURCES: DISNEY WORLD: EPCOT Theme ParkDisney's Riviera ResortDisney Vacation Club (DVC)Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and DVC Cabins Best Friends Pet Care at DisneyDisney SpringsBlizzard Beach Water ParkChase Disney Visa Card SEAWORLD AND AQUATICA: SeaWorld OrlandoAquatica OrlandoSea World Annual Passes including Florida Educator pass Seven Seas Food Festival SeaWorld Christmas Celebration: PETS: Best Friends Pet Care at Disney World: Disney dog-friendly resort policySeaWorld kennel information JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AND STAY UP TO DATE Sign up for our NewsletterRead this episode's blog for more tips and exclusive pictures. OUR LINKS: Our Website: marryingyourpassions.comOur Blog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.comFollow us: @marryingyourpassions on Facebook and InstagramCheck out Alicia's Reviews on Google MapsCheck out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! #DINKTravel #DisneyWorld #DisneyDINK #SeaWorldOrlando #FamilyFriendlyTravel #DINKLife #DisneyVacationClub #DVC #OrlandoTravel #TravelCouple #ChildFreeTravel

    1h 20m

  6. Apr 6

    Chasing the Olympics: Milano Cortina 2026 with Author and Event Traveler Bryan Michael

    What does it take to actually go to the Olympics? Not watch it from your couch, but pack your bags, book your tickets two years in advance, and show up on a mountain in northern Italy with your family ready to experience one of the greatest spectacles on earth? This episode married DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) couple Nathan and Alicia sit down with their good friend Bryan Richards, who writes under the pen name Bryan Michael, to find out. Bryan is a Charlotte-based crime thriller author and a guy who has made a habit of traveling specifically for big events, from the Daytona 500 to the ACC Championship to the Mille Miglia in Italy. This past February he took his wife Shannan and their son to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and he came back with stories, hard-won logistics advice, and a perspective on the Games that goes way beyond the sports. We talk about how to navigate the lottery system, why you need to book your accommodations the moment they become available, what it costs, what to pack, and why the zones matter more than you think. We also talk about what it feels like to stand in a crowd of people from a dozen different countries all cheering for the same athlete coming down a mountain, and why that matters right now. Plus Bryan talks about completing his first book, Blood Debt, breaks news on his upcoming thriller Past Due, the second book in the Miller Family series, talks about what it really looks like to go all in on a creative dream, and shares what he has learned about building an audience from scratch. If you are thinking about the LA 2028 Olympics or any future Olympics, this episode is your head start. In this episode: How Bryan planned a two-year Olympic trip on a real budgetNavigating the lottery, zones, and ticketing systemWhat he would do differently on accommodationsThe moment that made it all worth itGoing all in on a creative passion and what the grind actually looks likeWhat is coming next for the Miller Family thriller series RESOURCES: GUEST: Bryan Michael, Author of Blood Debt available on on Amazon and Past Due (coming April 2026) Website: bryanmichaelauthor.com Socials: @bryanmichaelauthor on Instagram and Facebook Autographed copies and book club discounts available on his website OLYMPICS: Milano Cortina 2026 Official Site LA 2028 Olympics Official Site ATTRACTIONS: The Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Milan Ferrari Museum Maranello Lavino Olympic Venues OUR LINKS: Our Website: marryingyourpassions.com Our Blog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Follow us: @marryingyourpassions on Instagram and Facebook Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring!

    1h 23m

  7. Mar 23

    Tulsa, Oklahoma: The Golden Driller Marathon, Black Wall Street, and a Boston Marathon Story Two Years in the Making

    On April 17, 2021, Nathan crossed the finish line of the Golden Driller Marathon in Tulsa, Oklahoma and finally believed he could qualify for the Bosto. Two years later, on April 17, 2023, exactly to the day, he crossed the finish line on Boylston Street at the Boston Marathon. The Golden Driller Marathon is one of Oklahoma's best kept secrets. A flat, fast, Boston qualifying course along the beautiful Riverparks trail system on the Arkansas River, a small and friendly race with a big community feel, and a city that will genuinely surprise you. Married DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) couple Nathan and Alicia spent less than 48 hours in Tulsa in April 2021 and still managed to explore the powerful history of Black Wall Street, visit the iconic Golden Driller statue, discover great local food and coffee, and fall a little bit in love with a city they never expected to. If you are running the Golden Driller this year, thinking about it, looking for a Boston qualifier, love a great race story, or just want to discover a genuinely underrated city that will surprise you, this episode is for you! RESOURCES: RACE: Golden Driller Marathon Registration Golden Driller Racing HOTEL: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tulsa Downtown/Route 66 RESTAURANTS: Ti Amo Ristorante Italiano COFFEE: Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge ATTRACTIONS: Greenwood District / Black Wall Street Vernon A.M.E. Church The Golden Driller Statue The Gathering Place ONEOK Field / Tulsa Drillers Blue Dome District TOURISM: Tulsa Oklahoma Tourism Visit Tulsa OUR LINKS: Our Website: marryingyourpassions.com Our Blog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Follow us: @marryingyourpassions on Facebook and Instagram Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! #DINKTravel #Marathon #Tulsa #Oklahoma #GoldenDrillerMarathon #50StatesMarathon #BostonMarathon #ChildfreeTravel #TravelPodcast #BlackWallStreet

    1h 9m

  8. Mar 9

    Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown & Jamestown: Everything You Need to Know About Virginia's Historic Triangle

    What happens when a marathon introduces you to a region so amazing you keep coming back? That's exactly what happened to us in Virginia's Historic Triangle! Join us as we explore Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown, Virginia across two unforgettable trips. With 2026 marking both America's 250th anniversary AND Colonial Williamsburg's 100th anniversary, there has never been a better time to visit this incredible region. Nathan and Alicia, your married DINK couple hosts, share where we stayedshare where we stayed, our favorite local eats and drinks, great shopping finds including a very eventful visit to the Nautical Dog with Peppermint Patty, and our time exploring some of the most historically significant sites in America. Nathan also shares a hidden gem that has stayed with him since the drive home: Virginia State Route 5. As always, we end with life takeaways on making your passions part of everyday life. Go do the thing you have always dreamed of doing. Sometimes it will be even better than you imagined. And sometimes there won't be a single panda bear in sight. ;) Marrying Your Passions is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, a married DINK couple (Dual Income, No Kids) who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. Whether you’re a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure NOW, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring! Visit us on our website: https://marryingyourpassions.com Check out Alicia's Reviews on Google Maps Check out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisor Places mentioned in this episode that we recommend! Historic Sites: Colonial Williamsburg Yorktown Battlefield American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Historic Jamestowne Resorts/Timeshares: King's Creek by Spinnaker Resorts - Williamsburg, VA Westgate Historic Williamsburg Resort - Williamsburg, VA Restaurants/Breweries/Distilleries/Etc.: Sal's by Victor - Williamsburg, VA Copper Fox Distillery - Williamsburg, VA Craft 31 - Williamsburg, VA Precarious Beer Project - Williamsburg, VA Column 15 - Williamsburg, VA Silver Hand Meadery - Williamsburg, VA Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters - Yorktown, VA Shopping: The Christmas Mouse - Williamsburg, VA Whitley's Peanut Factory - Williamsburg, VA The Nautical Dog & Schwartz's Cat Cove - Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg General Store - Williamsburg, VA Merchant’s Square - Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg Premium Outlets - Williamsburg, VA Other Helpful Links: Virginia 250 Passport Visit Williamsburg Waller Mill Park Stay tuned for our next episode on Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Golden Driller Marathon as the adventure continues! As always, we'd love to hear how you're marrying your passions to your everyday life! Share your stories with us on social media or send us a message. Find us on Facebook or Instagram. Don’t forget to check out our blog!

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Welcome to Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast! We're Nathan and Alicia, a childfree couple proving you don't have to wait for "someday" to live your best life. Join us as we share travel adventures, marathon stories, foodie discoveries, and honest advice for DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids), empty nesters, and anyone prioritizing adventure NOW. We've explored 47 states, camped across 11,775 miles in our teardrop trailer, visited National Parks from coast to coast, traveled internationally to places like England and Kenya, and Nathan's run marathons in 40 states (and counting). From hunting down the best deep-dish pizza in Chicago to testing moonshine across multiple states to SCUBA diving in the Caribbean, we've learned that the freedom to travel - and eat well - comes from making it a priority, not waiting for the perfect time. Whether we're reviewing adults-only cruises, sharing destination marathon experiences, discovering hidden gem restaurants, exploring breweries and distilleries, or explaining how we turned Alicia's work conferences into cross-country road trips, we're here to inspire you to make adventure part of your everyday life. Plus, you'll meet Peppermint Patty, our dog who predicts college football games (she's 13-3 this season, just saying). We believe life gets richer when you marry your passions with meaningful connections and the freedom to pursue them. Whether you're DINKs like us, empty nesters with newfound freedom, or couples figuring out how to travel more - this podcast is for you. New episodes every other week. Let's make it happen!

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