Travel USA Life 2.0: A New Chapter Begins—Here’s Why You’ll Love It
Welcome to Travel USA Life 2.0: A New Chapter Begins—Here’s Why You’ll Love It. We’re turning the page on the ordinary and launching into something extraordinary. This fresh chapter of Travel USA Life brings a bolder vision, richer experiences, and even more inspiring ways to explore the heart and soul of America.
Hello fellow travel dreamers, explorers, and deal seekers—It’s Brian here, the voice behind the newly refreshed Travel USA Life blog. If you’ve been with me on this journey before, you might remember our earlier adventures under the name Travel USA Discounts.
That chapter was all about finding ways to explore this incredible country affordably. And while the love for saving money hasn’t gone anywhere, the story has evolved—and so have I.
After taking a year-long break from the blog (more on that shortly), I’m back, reenergized and excited to reintroduce you to the newly minted Travel USA Life.
It’s not just a name change—it’s a shift in perspective. It’s a mindset. It’s about celebrating the vibrant, colorful journey of life that travel can offer, while still finding ways to make it more accessible through smart savings.
Let me take you on the inside track of why I paused, what’s inspiring this reboot, and what’s coming next. Spoiler alert: there are travel tips, tech hacks, sunset snaps, and a few Grandpa stories ahead.
Why I Took a Break: The Real Talk
Life has a funny way of hitting pause on your plans.
Over the past five years or so, I dealt with some major health setbacks that required my full attention. It started with congestive heart failure as a result of prolonged sleep apnea plus an extended atrial flutter condition. It was six weeks later; I was then diagnosed with the rare hairy cell leukemia in which I immediately started with chemo treatments, that was all just prior to the start of COVID-19 period.
I was lock down just before the world was. As a result of some of that medication, I had to have my thyroid removed. Most recently, I underwent a total hip replacement last October.
Add in some recovery time, therapy, and a few other life speed bumps, and it became clear that I needed to step away from my business and recreational blogging for a while to focus on simple healing and getting better day after day.
My health today is very good going forward. Even my cardiologist says after numerous tests that I again have a strong heart, and I don’t have congestive heart failure anymore.
But healing doesn’t just mean physically. Mentally and emotionally, I found myself needing to reevaluate the direction of this blog, my work, and even how I spend my time.
I’ve since stepped into semi-retirement, which means I still work a few days a week as a Director of Business Development here in Middle Tennessee, but I’ve also reclaimed a lot of time to explore my passions.
And explore we will.
Big Life Moments in the Meantime
Though I was grounded for a bit, life certainly didn’t slow down. In fact, some of the best moments of my life happened during this pause:
- Our home residence underwent total renovation upstairs and down. We had a new inground pool installed and a patio covered outdoor kitchen built.
- My daughter graduated college and got married shortly after.
- We went on a few beach vacations and even took a cruise to the Bahamas.
- Best of all, we became grandparents for the very first time!
I go by B-Pops now (my wife Rhonda is lovingly called Birdie), and being a grandparent has added a beautiful new layer to life’s journey. It’s another reason why I’m passionate about sharing the joy of travel—because time and memories are the true currency of life.
Introducing: Travel USA Life
The rebrand from Travel USA Discounts to Travel USA Life wasn’t just about sounding cooler. It was about embracing the full experience. Yes, I’m still going to be hunting down great travel deals, finding ways to save on attractions, and helping you travel smarter. But this version of the blog also covers the life part of the journey:
- Family experiences
- Food discoveries
- Entertainment highlights
- Tech tips for travelers
- And reflections on living joyfully and purposefully
Think of Travel USA Life as your digital travel sandwich (more on that in a second).
Travel Quote That Fuels the Fire
“Travel isn’t always about distance. Sometimes it’s about perspective. The farther you go, the closer you get—to yourself.”
