Work Trip to Houston in Jan 2014

This is Vick’s first work trip abroad with Risktec. She’s on her way to spend a week with her colleagues based in Houston. This is a follow-on story from our Holiday to Las Vegas in Dec 2013.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Month Archive for February 2024

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This is an archive showing posts published in month: February 2024.

The two of us at Laurel Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The two of us at Laurel Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024: Day 9 – Great Smoky Mountains National Park

By Nige on March 31, 2024 at 8:56 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Sevierville | Tennessee | USA

The alarm went off at 6:30am, whilst Vick was in a deep sleep. But she fought through her desire to remain in bed. We were aiming to be on the road by 7am heading to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to do some hiking!

Sunrise over Sevierville
Sunrise over Sevierville

Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024: Day 8 – Driving in the Great Smoky Mountains

By Nige on March 30, 2024 at 7:18 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Sevierville | Tennessee | USA

We slept OK for the best part, and we slept in beyond 7am - a little later than we would normally be up. Breakfast comprised fruit, cereal, and bread/jam, which was nice enough.

The Honey Hole treehouse in Sevierville
The Honey Hole treehouse in Sevierville

Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024: Day 7 – Nashville to Sevierville

By Nige on March 29, 2024 at 9:07 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Nashville | Sevierville | Tennessee | USA

Another half decent sleep was enjoyed by the both of us. It was another comfy bed although again, it's difficult not to draw comparisons with your own bed at home. So it was a tad soft for my liking.

Breakfast at Canopy in Memphis
Breakfast at Canopy in Memphis

Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024: Day 6 – Memphis to Nashville

By Nige on March 28, 2024 at 8:02 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Memphis | Nashville | Tennessee | USA

A good night sleep was enjoyed by all. The bed was comfy, although a tad on the soft side. We also had a challenge in turning off the lights. The only way to turn the lights off was to turn the master light switch off at the door. Bizarre hotel...

Graceland near Memphis
Graceland near Memphis

Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024: Day 5 – Southaven to Memphis

By Nige on March 27, 2024 at 8:50 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Tennessee in Mar 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: Clinton | Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Memphis | Mississippi | Tennessee | USA

No tornado warnings last night, thank goodness. But it could be a whirlwind of a day with our visit to Graceland.

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