Dustin & Lindsey | To Make Much of Time

A husband and wife traveling duo. Join us on our adventures as we blog about travel, life, and the pursuit of the unknown.

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We're lucky to live somewhere so beautiful with amazing outdoor activities! What do you love about where you live?

#qualityoflife #visitvbr #virginia #staycation

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This time 5 years ago, we went to #Bermuda for #Thanksgiving. It was our last plane trip pre-covid. I can't believe we're at the 5-year mark. I recommend Bermuda during the off-season to explore non-beach parts of the island.
#islandtravel @bermuda https://t.co/61gmJe4kgO

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Yes this looks sunny and tropical but places that are this flat just feel wrong to me. I guess that’s what you get living near mountains your whole life! ⛰️ Who else feels the same way?

#florida #mountainlover

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Throwback to our dog adventure last weekend on the Roanoke Greenway. You’d think by the level of panting that we walked forever 🤣

#roanoke #roanokeoutside #hiking #labradorretrievers

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Fall colors + early morning light = unexpected pretty view outside of my hotel

#fall #naturephotography #northernvirginia

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I spent time in #orlando last week and enjoyed a sunset run with these views! 🐦 🏃‍♀️

#florida #running #birds

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I've noticed an uptick in people visiting our post on gingerbread house making - I guess 'tis the season (almost) 🤯

#gingerbreadhouse #christmas #holidaytraditions

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Good morning from the train! 🚂 This was a so much better than driving on the interstate. I wish we’d expand train routes in the US.

#amtrak #train #travel

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I will never get tired of #waterfall #hiking! Check out our latest addition: Fallingwater Cascades, off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford, VA, a short drive from #Roanoke.
#visitvbr #blueridgeparkway #peaksofotter #fallphotography #waterfallphotography
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It's unseasonably warm but it's Nov. so time to switch from my summer breakfast of Greek yogurt, homemade granola & berries to our winter breakfast: porridge. Check out our recipe, inspired by our trip to #scotland.
#porridge #recipe #scottishfood

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Friday is oh-so-sweet!

#dessert

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Two weeks until Thanksgiving 🦃 Do you have your game face ready?

Dog tip from Tara: stare at food with intense desire so it falls on the floor.

#thanksgiving #dogs

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Lab noir 🐕

#dogs #labradors

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Hiked a new-to-us trail at Explore Park in Roanoke this past weekend. This elongated fall and gorgeous weather is perfect for outdoor exploration!

#hiking #visitvbr #explorepark #roanokeva @recreation

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I’m obsessed with this painting. It’s amazing on so many levels! Spotted at a local restaurant. Unfortunately I don’t know the artist’s name to tag them. Maybe someone will know and help me out?

#art #painting #modernart

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Nothing like a 4am alarm ⏰ upside: sunrise from the sky.

#flight #travel #flightphotography

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I recently discovered the dessert called Chocolate Charlotte and got it from our local bakery for my birthday. This was delish!

#cakes #bakery #dessert

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1-mile walk surrounded by Blue Ridge mountains with dining and lodging right along the shore. Abbott Lake is great for those looking for something low-key after a strenuous nearby hike, and it's wheelchair accessible.
#peaksofotter #bedfordva #visitvbr
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This picture is probably more apt for a Monday than Friday but...How fascinating are the antique horse-drawn, glass-sided hearses?! This one is from c.1890 & was spotted on our recent visit to The Virginia Museum of Transportation.
#antiques #history #transportation @vtmroanoke

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Anyone else have a hankering for bringing fancy back? This china was the most widely used pattern on the Norfolk & Western Railway, used from 1922-1971. This is a far cry from the dining experience I have on the modern Amtraks, no offense to Amtrak.
#railroadhistory #trains