Welcome to Dates in the States
The captivating chronicle of Crystal and Shane’s journey across the United States on a budget. Based in Rochester, NY, this dynamic couple has successfully traveled to all mainland states and is now embarking on a new adventure: exploring a different country each year, all in alphabetical order.
This blog is a fun and personable way of capturing the experiences of their travels across the USA and beyond its borders.
Crystal, the driving force behind the blog, not only shares her passion for exploration but also manages her own digital marketing company. She helps small businesses improve their content marketing to increase visibility in their communities so they can streamline their online presence and grow their impact.
Meanwhile, Shane, Crystal’s husband, runs his own personal training business virtually and on-location helping clients with limited mobility build muscle and focus on their pain areas so they can get back to doing what they love in life.
These ventures not only allow them to travel but also provide a unique perspective on the intersection of travel and entrepreneurship.
‘Dates in the States’ all started with a 5-week road trip across the country in Crystal’s Mustang during their first year of dating. This life-changing experience laid the foundation for the blog, inspiring other couples seeking memorable date ideas and a wanderlust-filled exploration of the world.
Their blog encompasses a diverse range of experiences, from local event highlights and restaurant reviews to invigorating hikes, quirky roadside attractions, and more. Crystal and Shane invite readers to join them in discovering the wonders of the world, one date night at a time.
Crystal’s commitment to her digital marketing business and her passion for houseplants, which she sells at local farmers’ markets during the summers, adds an entrepreneurial flair to the couple’s adventures. Meanwhile, Shane’s personal training business thrives as he helps clients achieve their fitness goals.
“The one passion in our lives is travel, and we want to share our experiences with the world on this blog. We want to create content that people will enjoy reading and, in return, will help them learn and discover all these wonderful and beautiful places the world has to offer with someone they love by their side, just like we have. Dare to live without the box.”