With Halloween just around the corner (18 days), make sure you embrace the spooky season and explore local events at your duty station! If you're stationed in Norfolk, there's plenty of scary fun happening throughout Hampton Roads. Here's four events we have our eyes on: Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Sept. 10th-Oct. 31st This fan favorite [...]
The Norfolk/ Virginia Beach area has quite a few memorable experiences to par take in! Many are activities to add to your duty station bucket list or easy ways to have great experiences when families come to visit. Glass Blowing at the Chrysler Museum Image from Chrysler Museum Located at the Chrysler Museum of Art [...]
We're talking pumpkin picking, oyster roasting, wine tasting and more. If you're stationed near Norfolk, here are some must-do fall activities in Hampton Roads: Apple and Pumpkin Picking at Cullipher Farms Photo courtesy of Cullipher Farms What is more fall than heading to the orchard to pick apples and pumpkins? Located in Virginia Beach off [...]
There is no doubt that COVID-19 wreaked havoc on businesses, but perhaps hit hardest were small and local businesses. While some did not survive, others thrived. Here is a list of some of my favorite small businesses in Norfolk: Norfolk Smoothie Photo courtesy of Norfolk Smoothie Newly renovated, Norfolk Smoothie is a must visit. With [...]
Photo by David McBee on Pexels.com Orders to Norfolk? We've done the research for you on pros and cons of the most popular places to live in the 757 area. Norfolk: A diverse area that has everything from historic districts to beach living. Norfolk has a population of 244,601. Norfolk is in Norfolk City County. [...]
From decadent stuffed French toast to savory chicken and waffles, there's nothing short of great brunch spots in the 757. And if you're looking for a boozy brunch, you're in luck. These five great restaurants offer delicious beverages, from mimosa flights to Cinnamon Toast Crunch shots: Redhead Bay Café Photo courtesy of Redhead Bay Cafe [...]
One of the best parts about getting stationed at Norfolk Naval Station or any of the other 757 bases are the beaches. If you love the sun, water, and all things beach, this is the place for you. Whether the Chesapeake Bay or the Atlantic Ocean, there is something for every beach lover. You can [...]
Sometimes the best laid dinner plans for an easy meal and night out include hitting up your local food trucks. The versatility in food trucks these days is pretty impressive and what better way to try out the local cuisine at your duty station? Whether you have recently PCS’d or have been around your station [...]
What is the most difficult task you undertake when settling at a new duty station? For me, it is finding my new everything. A new grocery store, hair salon, yoga studio and a place to enjoy a special night out. I am a very routine person so it is necessary for my mental health to quickly [...]
