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Fashion, The Traveling Chick, Travel & Lifestyle · July 6, 2020

We Went Walking in Memphis: Taking a Road Trip During Covid-19


Memphis was our destination and the reason why taking a road trip during Covid-19 was necessary. What's it like traveling during a pandemic? Here it goes!

We thought long and hard about it. Debated. Slept on it. Tossed it out to our family. We knew there was no way we were sitting in an airport or getting on anyone’s plane just yet, but a road trip? Well, that sounded promising.

We are used to at least two major trips during the summer months. My daughter and I usually trek to New York City for three or four days, and we’ve done a few cruises and many trips to WDW for a magical time. Of course this year with Covid-19, all of that was not an option.

After a few sessions, we decided that we would brave it and hit the road 55 Southbound to Memphis. It’s a mere four hours away, and would give us the opportunity to see some different sites for a few days.

I’ve shared about my link to Memphis previously on this here blog, and while it holds some not go good memories there, it’s become a better place for me since I’ve reached peak adulthood. My daughter enjoys it, too for all that is good about it—the food, the atmosphere, the music, and the Peabody ducks!

 

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After careful thought and consideration, we’ve decided to hit the road for a getaway. ⠀ We are Memphis bound! ⠀ It meets my criteria, as I only do road trips that are five hours or less! We will be staying in an @airbnb which has passed all of their Covid-19 criteria, and since I’m driving, I can bring all the wipes and Lysol we need. ⠀ While we won’t be doing much during our trip, it’ll give us some new scenery for three days, and hopefully some good memories, too. ⠀ I will be sharing on stories all weekend, so buckle up and enjoy our ride! ⠀ #travel #roadtrip #visitMemphis #familytravel #wanderlust #worklifewhat #mamamogul #stl #stlmom #stlouis #memphis

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Coincidentally, my favorite episode of This is Us is called Memphis and tells the sweet story of Randall and his birthfather. William’s origin story began in the Mid-south, so it’s only fitting that we make a go of it during our visit. And coincidentally, we ran smack into Melvin’s Place, which we thought was a work of fiction, but turned out to be a real place in the middle of the Soulsville neighborhood. If you’ve seen the episode, then you understand why seeing it in person pulled at my heartstrings.

Memphis was our destination and the reason why taking a road trip during Covid-19 was necessary. What's it like traveling during a pandemic? Here it goes!

Instead of staying in a hotel with guests aplenty roaming the lobby and halls, we opted for an AirBNB situation. An apartment with two bedrooms to ourselves in a building in midtown sounded appealing. Of course, there would be no tours of Graceland, or dining in a restaurant during this trip, but we were going to make the best of it.

My boyfriend Will joined us, and we decided to make the best out of the situation.

Alexander Hamilton would approve, and yes, we were in the room where it happened—thank you Disney +!

What’s it like taking a road trip during Covid-19? Here are a few things I learned:

Get out, get in

The goal of the trip was to get out, get in. Literally. While we trekked through the Soulsville neighborhood, drove through Beale Street, and took a peek at he National Civil Rights Museum and where Dr. King was assassinated, we did it in the safest way we could.

Memphis was our destination and the reason why taking a road trip during Covid-19 was necessary. What's it like traveling during a pandemic? Here it goes!

We got out of the car, took a look around, and got back in the car. No leisurely strolls, everything we did was fast and with purpose. While there is a lot to do Memphis, we wanted to try to do them without getting too close to people, so everything we did was at a breakneck speed.

I am not used to doing that, so it was hard for me to not want to take my type and peruse the scene, but our new normal requires that we social distance, even while traveling.

See landmarks from your car

There’s a lot that you can see from the safety of your car. We passed by many Memphis tourist hot spots including Sun Records, Stax, and more.

Memphis was our destination and the reason why taking a road trip during Covid-19 was necessary. What's it like traveling during a pandemic? Here it goes!

Eat like a local

Because dining in a restaurant was out of the question, we only partook in curbside or pick-up, so we often had meals from places locals visit like Interstate Barbecue, Tops, and Corky’s.

Try to get a feel of how the locals eat, and enjoy your food to-go.

Be prepared

It’s hard to think of everything when traveling during a pandemic, but it is most important to be prepared. I packed up my car with most of our essentials including extra masks, hand sanitizer, Lysol, and other cleaning supplies. I also brought plenty of water, and we made one grocery store run to get things that I couldn’t bring with me on the road trip.

We planned as much as we could, and things turned out pretty well, all things considered.

Our trip was a little stressful and required more patience than a little bit, but I am glad we got a chance to get out of our city and see some different scenery, if only for a little while.

Memphis was our destination and the reason why taking a road trip during Covid-19 was necessary. What's it like traveling during a pandemic? Here it goes!

Are you planning a road trip during Covid-19? What are your tips?


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Laylah and I had a girlies night out at the grand Laylah and I had a girlies night out at the grand opening of @bbtheatres in Creve Coeur. We definitely will be back soon! ✌🏾#recap #stl #stlouis #gno
When it’s 80 degrees out, and the sun is so brig When it’s 80 degrees out, and the sun is so bright so you have to squint. 😂😂😂 #stl #stlwx #spring
29 years ago today, my SONshine was born! @codismi 29 years ago today, my SONshine was born! @codismith, you are the BEST son a mom could have, and I’m so blessed to be your momma! Love you to the moon and back and then some. Enjoy your day, my Aries offspring! ♈️
I could wax poetic and get all mushy and whatnot b I could wax poetic and get all mushy and whatnot but—I won’t this time! Happy 67th Birthday, Mama! I love you! ❤️
When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday
To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement fro To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement from me to you for Love Day. ❤️❤️❤️ #valentines #valentinesday #love
Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT
We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from 2013. Strike a pose, the remix.
Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally be Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally been able to get a staycation on the calendar. Having fun with these ladies!
Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school i Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school in Jacksonville, and I had 3 different hairstyles going on at the same time.  #FBF #backintheday
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