Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast

In 2021, Nathan ran a 3:02 at REVEL Big Bear to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Under Boston’s new rules, that same race would count as a 3:12. In the final part of our REVEL Big Bear series, we share our hot takes on the Boston Marathon’s new qualifying standards and the downhill adjustment that is reshaping races like Big Bear.In this episode: how the BAA tightened Boston Marathon qualifying times by five minutes, the new downhill penalty tiers (five minutes added for 1,500 to 2,999 feet of drop, ten minutes for 3,000 to 5,999 feet, and no qualifying at all at 6,000 feet or more), and why we think singling out downhill races misses the bigger picture. Plus, Alicia’s case for counting heat, hills, rain, and Disney churro stops, Nathan’s Denver 5K “advantage,” why Boston is a celebration and not a race to requalify, what London’s two day marathon in 2027 could mean for the World Marathon Majors, and what REVEL’s move to Vacation Races means for the runners who love these races. We wrap up with our takeaway: keep chipping away at your goal, even when someone moves the finish line.New to the series? Also check out Episode 29, our REVEL Big Bear story, and Episode 30, our conversation with REVEL’s Coach Paul Carmona. Running the final REVEL Big Bear on November 7? There’s still time to join the fun.Treasure Coast friends: join our DINK Book Club on Thursday, November 5, at 7 p.m. at Ocean Republic Brewing in Stuart, Florida where we’ll be discussing Blood Debt by Bryan Michael. (Use this link to buy your copy from Amazon. We make a small commission if you use our link). Bring your dog. Ocean Republic is offering book club members 10% off their check.Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, married 19 years and DINK by choice, who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. This is a space where your latest adventure is the opening line, not your kid’s age. 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!Not someday. Today.Find us everywhere:Website: https://marryingyourpassions.comBlog: https://marryingyourpassions.blogspot.comNewsletter: https://marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.comSocial media: @MarryingYourPassions on all platforms: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTubeEmail: [email protected]:https://truwild.comUse code MYP30 for 30% off your orderWe earn a commission on purchases made with our code, and TRUWILD sends us product.Mentioned in This Episode:REVEL Big BearVacation RacesCoach Paul Carmona, RunTrainRaceBoston Marathon qualifyingFind My MarathonTCS London MarathonThe Lenox Hotel BostonOur REVEL Big Bear story (Episode 29)Our conversation with Coach Paul (Episode 30)Blood Debt by Bryan Michael (Use this link to buy your copy from Amazon. We make a small commission if you use our link). Ocean Republic Brewing

He was a lawyer who hadn’t run in years. Then a 5K race bag held a card for a half marathon, then the half marathon race bag held a card for a marathon, and Coach Paul Carmona kept asking the same question: how hard could it be? More than 80 marathons, 15 Boston Marathons, and thousands of coached runners later, the longtime coach behind the REVEL Race Series training programs joins us ahead of the final REVEL Big Bear Marathon and Half on November 7, 2026.In this episode: Paul’s unplanned path from college rower to marathoner to downhill racing coach, how he became REVEL’s coach, his memory of running through the clouds at Big Bear, and his REVEL Big Bear course strategy for both the marathon and the half (fast, faster, fastest in reverse). Plus, why downhill racing is so hard on your quads, how to do downhill marathon training even if you live somewhere flat, why you should always run the tangents, what the Boston Marathon qualifying times and new downhill adjustment mean for Big Bear runners, why Paul treats Boston as dessert, and the very good reason he’s missing this year’s race.Running Big Bear this year? Catch Paul’s course strategy livestream on Wednesday, October 28, on the REVEL Race Series Facebook page, and don’t miss Coach Kristen Smith’s course talk at the expo.Treasure Coast friends: join our DINK Book Club on Thursday, November 5, at 7 p.m. at Ocean Republic Brewing in Stuart, where we’ll be discussing Blood Debt by Bryan Michael. Our pup Peppermint Patty will be there too, and Ocean Republic is offering book club members 10% off their check.Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, married 19 years and DINK by choice, who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. This is a space where your latest adventure is the opening line, not your kid’s age. 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!Not someday. Today.Find us everywhere:Website: https://marryingyourpassions.com Blog: https://marryingyourpassions.blogspot.comNewsletter: https://marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.comSocial media: @MarryingYourPassions on all platforms: Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTubeEmail: [email protected] Hydration and Nutrition:https://truwild.comUse code MYP30 for 30% off your orderMentioned in This Episode:REVEL Big BearREVEL Race Series on FacebookCoach Paul Carmona, RunTrainRaceCoach Paul’s emailVacation RacesBoston Marathon qualifyingOur REVEL Big Bear story (Episode 29)Blood Debt by Bryan MichaelOcean Republic Brewing

Some races change your life. For Nathan, REVEL Big Bear in Southern California was marathon number 30 and the day he finally qualified for the Boston Marathon. That same morning, Alicia ran her very first half marathon down the same mountain. With Big Bear running under the REVEL name for the last time on November 7, 2026, before the series joins Vacation Races, Nathan and Alicia share a love letter to REVEL and the race weekend that remains one of the highlights of their lives.In this episode: how we discovered REVEL at a race expo, why downhill racing is harder than it looks (just ask our quads), the Golden Driller Marathon that sparked the BQ chase, a year of downhill marathon training with 2,160 miles and a daily run streak, training side by side for Alicia's first half, scouting the finish line in Redlands, why a partner hotel matters on a point to point course, Coach Paul Carmona's REVEL Big Bear course strategy talk at the expo, a party bus up the mountain, the speed bump that nearly ended Alicia's race, the song that showed up at mile 15, and a finish line secret Nathan hears for the first time on mic. Plus, a celebration dinner at Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland, a preview of our full conversation with Coach Paul in Episode 30, and a little foreshadowing of our thoughts on Boston Marathon qualifying times and the new downhill rules.Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, married 19 years and DINK by choice, who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. This is a space where your latest adventure is the opening line, not your kid's age. 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!Not someday. Today.Find us everywhere:Website: https://marryingyourpassions.comBlog: https://marryingyourpassions.blogspot.comNewsletter: https://marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.comSocial media: @MarryingYourPassions on all platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTokEmail: [email protected] Hydration and Nutrition (one of our great affiliates)Use code MYP30 for 30% off your orderPlaces Mentioned in This Episode:REVEL Big BearVacation RacesCoach Paul Carmona, RunTrainRaceHampton Inn & Suites San Bernardino Slacker Half MarathonBoston Marathon qualifying infoGoofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland HotelGoodr Active EyewearCrumbl Cookies Golden Driller Marathon episode

We're heading south of the border this episode to talk with Melanie Marsell and Kathleen Hall, co-founders of Explore the Americas and Dive the Americas. They run a boutique custom travel design company covering Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.With over 20 years of combined experience and more than 3,000 trips planned, Melanie and Kathleen aren't remote agents working off a guidebook. Melanie is a Costa Rica native, and Kathleen has called Costa Rica home since 2015. They know which roads wash out, which guides to trust, and how to build a trip that actually lets you slow down and take a place in.In this episode, we dive into:The Meet Cute: How a Costa Rica native and a marine biology grad crossed paths in the jungle and built a business together.Monkey Business: The hilarious reality of what happens when your hotel room gets ransacked by monkeys.Intentional Travel: What responsible, custom travel actually looks like in practice, not just in theory.Debunking Myths: Why the biggest misconceptions about safety and accessibility in Latin America are years out of date.The Real Cost: What it actually costs to work with a custom travel company versus booking it yourself.Future DINK Trips: A sneak peek at the early conversations around a future DINK group trip we're exploring together.If you've ever wondered whether Latin America and the Caribbean are more accessible, more welcoming, and more livable than you think, this conversation will change your mind.About the Show:Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, married 19 years and DINK by choice. We travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat our way through life together. This is a space where your latest adventure is the opening line, not your kid's age. Whether you're a DINK couple, empty nester, or anyone ready to adventure now, this podcast is for you.New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe, leave us a review, and keep adventuring!Connect with Explore the Americas: Website: exploretheamericastravel.com and divetheamericas.com Instagram: @exploretheamericastravelFacebook: @exploretheamericastravelConnect with Us: Website: marryingyourpassions.com Socials: @marryingyourpassions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTubeBlog: https://marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com/Subscribe to our newsletter: https://marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com

Before marriage, before the 50 state marathon quest, before any of it, there was Montreal. Nathan and Alicia head back to their first trip together as a couple, back in August 2006, a solo planned adventure that turned into a lifelong partnership in adventure. They also revisit their 2023 day trip up from Burlington, Vermont, and reflect on just how much that first trip foreshadowed who they'd become.In this episode: Old Montreal's cobblestone streets, Mont Royal Park’s overlook (then and now), Notre Dame Basilica, Olympic Stadium, a duck boat tour with a very memorable smell, the Underground City, and the Montreal Eye. Plus, border crossing then versus now, a future trip wish list (Cirque du Soleil, the great Montreal bagel rivalry, and Nathan's plan to run every Canadian province after finishing all 50 states), and a can't miss episode extra: BG26.2 marathon weekend details and a listener discount code.Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, married 19 years and DINK by choice, who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. This is a space where your latest adventure is the opening line, not your kid's age. 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!Not someday. Today.Find us everywhere: Website: https://marryingyourpassions.com Blog: https://marryingyourpassions.blogspot.com Newsletter: https://marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.com Social media: @MarryingYourPassions on all platforms: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Email: [email protected] Mentioned in This Episode: AttractionsMont Royal Park Olympic Stadium (Parc Olympique)La Grande Roue de Montréal (Montreal Eye)Notre-Dame BasilicaCirque du SoleilRestaurantsLOV Restaurant (Old Montreal / McGill location) St-Viateur BagelFairmount BagelLodgingLe Sous-bois HostelNeighborhoods/AreasOld MontrealMile End neighborhood guideRunning RelatedMontreal Marathon (Marathon Beneva de Montréal)Our PartnersBG26.2 Marathon Weekend, Bowling Green, KY, November 1: Register: https://bg262.com Use code PASSION26 for $10 off any in person race (marathon, half marathon, or 6K) Hotel Sync discount: 15% off race weekend stays automatically appliedTruWild: https://truewild.com Use code MYP30 for 30% off your order

Join us as we kick off fall marathon season with a Labor Day weekend twofer: the Tupelo Marathon in Mississippi and the Heart of America Marathon in Columbia, Missouri. These two races hold a special place in Nathan's 50 state marathon journey, Tupelo was marathon number 3, Heart of America was number 9, and both remain some of our earliest adventures together as a married couple.We'll take you through what to expect on race day, from Tupelo's early 5 AM start and rolling country roads through Lee and Pontotoc counties, to Heart of America's five and a half miles of gravel road, the climb up Easley Hill, and its title as the second oldest continuously running marathon in the country. Plus, Nathan's hobble through the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum right after finishing Tupelo, a dough burger at Elvis's childhood diner, and the year we watched a runner attempt a record in a full suit at Heart of America.We also sit down with Heart of America race director Graham Bartlett for the inside scoop on this year's race. We also are excited to announce our 44th state and marathon: BG26.2 in Bowling Green, Kentucky this November, including a partnership discount code just for our listeners. Use code PASSION26 for $10 off any in person race! See you at the finish line!Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure podcast is hosted by Nathan and Alicia Adams, married 19 years and DINK by choice, who travel, run marathons, scuba dive, and eat their way through life together. This is a space where your latest adventure is the opening line, not your kid's age. 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: marryingyourpassions.comSign up for our newsletter: marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.comFind us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.Don't forget to check out our blog for exclusive pics and even more details from our trips to Tupelo and Columbia.Races mentioned in this episode: Tupelo Marathon and 14.2 Miler - Tupelo, MS Heart of America Marathon and Relay - Columbia, MO BG26.2 Marathon, Half Marathon, and 6K - Bowling Green, KY, use code PASSION26 for $10 off registrationOther helpful links: Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum - Tupelo, MS Jonnie’s Drive-in - Tupelo, MSThe Hotel Sync - Bowling Green, KY, 15% race weekend discount available, simply book directly for on their website, discount automatically appliedAs 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.

We know timeshares are a hot button topic. There are two camps out there, the owners who've had one for decades and won't hear a word against it, and everyone else convinced it's a scam. We fall firmly into the first camp, and in this episode we're opening up the books on all three of our timeshares to show you exactly why.Married DINK (dual income, no kids) couple, Nathan and Alicia break down their ownership at Westgate Resorts, Hyatt Vacation Club (purchased originally as Welk Resorts before Hyatt's 2022 acquisition), and Disney Vacation Club, covering real numbers, real maintenance fees, and the honest sales pitch experience at each. They share the story of buying their first Westgate timeshare on a whim in Gatlinburg back in 2014, almost selling it during COVID, and how that decision accidentally led them to fall in love with Branson, Missouri. They walk through how points, weeks, and exchanges like Interval International actually work, break down what a real week costs them in maintenance fees versus retail rates, and get honest about the parts of timeshare ownership nobody likes to talk about, aggressive sales pitches, owner update meetings, and rising fees.Most importantly, they answer the question at the heart of the episode: which of their three timeshares would they buy again without hesitation, and which one would they actually sell?As always, we end with a life takeaway: if you use it, it's more than worth it. If you don't, it's a waste, and honestly, that's true of almost anything you'll ever buy.Resorts/Timeshares mentioned:Westgate Branson Lakes Resort - Hollister, MOWestgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Water Park - Gatlinburg, TNWestgate Flamingo Bay Resort - Las Vegas, NVWestgate Park City Resort and Spa - Park City, UTHyatt Vacation Club at the Ranahan - Breckenridge, CO Villas of Cave Creek - Cave Creek, AZFour Seasons Residence Club San Diego, Aviara - Carlsbad, CADisney's Riviera Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FLDisney's Old Key West Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FLDisney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa - Lake Buena Vista, FLThe Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort - Lake Buena Vista, FLOther Helpful Links:Westgate ResortsHyatt Vacation ClubDisney Vacation ClubInterval InternationalMissed the story of how we got into Westgate in the first place? Check out our episode on Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains.As always, we'd love to hear about your own timeshare experiences, good, bad, or somewhere in between. Share your stories with us on social media or send us a message.Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure podcast 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!Find us everywhere @marryingyourpassions:Website: marryingyourpassions.comBlog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.comNewsletter: marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.comTikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

San Miguel de Allende is a four hundred and eighty five year old colonial city in central Mexico, and it's been named the number one small city in the world six separate times by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel and Leisure. In this episode we talk with Greg Gunter, an architect, MBA, and founder of the first Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise in Mexico, about why San Miguel de Allende has become one of the most compelling second home and retirement destinations for DINKs and expats from the United States.Greg has lived in San Miguel de Allende full time since 2009 and sells around twenty five homes a year there, and he walks us through everything someone would need to know before considering a move. We cover the city's UNESCO World Heritage designation and colonial architecture, the residency visa program that makes staying long term easier than in almost any other country, and why homes in San Miguel de Allende are owned fee simple with a deed instead of through the bank trust structure used on Mexico's coast. We also talk through the cost of living, the year round climate at 6,400 feet, the city's seventy five annual festivals, and the safety and language misconceptions that stop a lot of Americans from even considering a home outside the United States.Whether you're a DINK couple thinking about a second home abroad, planning your first trip to San Miguel de Allende, or just curious what expat life in central Mexico actually looks like, this episode covers the history, the lifestyle, and the practical steps to get started.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!Connect with us:Website: marryingyourpassions.comBlog: marryingyourpassions.blogspot.comFollow us: @MarryingYourPassions on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTubeCheck out Alicia's Reviews on Google MapsCheck out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisorConnect with Greg Gunter:Website: dreamprohomesluxury.comFollow him: Dream Pro Homes on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTubePlaces Mentioned in This EpisodeRosewood Hotel - San Miguel de AllendePueblo Bonito Hotel - San Miguel de AllendeLive Aqua - San Miguel de AllendeEl Charco del Ingenio (botanical garden and nature preserve)The Jardin (town square)Centro (city center)Other Helpful Links:San Miguel De Allende TourismComing Up NextEpisode 25: We're talking timeshares, why we love them, what to avoid, and how to actually get the most out of them.

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.comSign up for our newsletter and get the free Moonshine, Wine and Whiskey Tasting Guide:marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.comCheck out Alicia's Reviews on Google MapsCheck out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisorPlaces mentioned in this episode that we recommend!National Park:Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN/NCSugarlands Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TNLodging:Westgate Smoky Mountains Resort, Gatlinburg, TNHoneymoon Hills Cabin Rentals, Gatlinburg, TNDistilleries and Moonshine:Ole Smoky Distillery — The Holler, Gatlinburg, TNOle Smoky Distillery — The Barrelhouse, Gatlinburg, TNOle Smoky Distillery — The Barn at The Island, Pigeon Forge, TNSugarlands Distilling Company, Gatlinburg, TNTennessee Shine Company, Gatlinburg, TNSmith Creek Moonshine, Pigeon Forge, TNOld Forge Distillery, Pigeon Forge, TNJunction 35 Spirits, Pigeon Forge, TNWineries and Wine:Gatlinburg Winery, Gatlinburg, TNElkmont Winery, Gatlinburg, TNTennessee Homemade Wine, Pigeon Forge, TNApple Barn Winery, Sevierville, TNApple Barn Hard Cider Company, Sevierville, TNApple Barn Dessert Wine Shoppe, Sevierville, TNRocky Top Wine Trail, Sevierville/Pigeon Forge, TNRestaurants:The Baht, Gatlinburg, TNSplit Rail Eats, Gatlinburg, TNBest Italian Cafe and Pizzeria, Gatlinburg, TNPancake Pantry, Gatlinburg, TNLittle House of Pancakes, Gatlinburg, TNLoco Burro, Gatlinburg, TNMellow Mushroom, Gatlinburg, TNGatlinburg Brewing Company, Gatlinburg, TNSouthern Comfort Restaurant at Westgate, Gatlinburg, TNOld Mill Restaurant, Pigeon Forge, TNLocal Goat, Pigeon Forge, TNTaco Ranch, Pigeon Forge, TNApple Barn Restaurant, Sevierville, TNBars and Craft Beer:Casual Pint (inside the Holiday Inn), Pigeon Forge, TNShopping and Attractions:Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community Loop, Gatlinburg, TNHillbilly Golf, Gatlinburg, TNThe Island, Pigeon Forge, TNOld Mill Complex, Pigeon Forge, TNTanger Outlets, Sevierville, TNApple Barn Village, Sevierville, TNParks and Trails:Gatlinburg Trail (dog-friendly), Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TNCades Cove Loop Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TNRoaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TNPatriot Park, Pigeon Forge, TNGrocery:Food City, Gatlinburg, TNOther Helpful Links:Gatlinburg Official TourismB.A.R.K. Ranger ProgramInferno: 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 @MarryingYourPassionsDon't forget to check out our blog at marryingyourpassions.blogspot.comNot someday. Today.

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.comSign up for our newsletter:marryingyourpassions.beehiiv.comCheck out Alicia's Reviews on Google MapsCheck out Nathan's Reviews on TripAdvisorPlaces mentioned in this episode that we recommend!National Park:Hot Springs National ParkHot Springs National Park Visitor Center at the Fordyce BathhouseBathhouses and Spas:Quapaw Baths and Spa, Hot Springs, ARBuckstaff Bathhouse, Hot Springs, ARRestaurants/Breweries/Etc.:Superior Bathhouse Brewery, Hot Springs, ARHotels/Lodging:Gold-Inn, Hot Springs, ARHotel Hale, Hot Springs, ARShopping:Hot Springs Hat Company, Hot Springs, AROur Partners:TRUWILD Clean Nutrition: Use code MYP30 for 30% off at truwild.comOther Helpful Links:Arkansas.com Hot Springs GuideGreater Hot Springs Chamber of CommerceStay 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!