Sorrento
The Amalfi coast in summer was not a place that I thought that we would ever find ourselves. We aren’t true budget travelers but we do tend to avoid places […]
Koufonisia
I’ve been dreading writing this post for two reasons: one, this was truly one of the most magical places that I have ever been and I don’t want to wander […]
Hvar
When we were booking our trip through the Balkans, Croatia was high on the list. We’ve been chasing the clearest water in the world for a bit and the Adriatic […]
Santorini
Dreamy sunsets, whitewashed buildings perched on dramatic cliffs, and the vibrant hues of the Aegean Sea—welcome to Santorini, a Mediterranean paradise that enchants travelers from all corners of the globe. […]
Santiago
This one is going to be short and sweet, just like our time in Santiago, Chile. Getting to the most remote places in the world requires a bit of legwork […]
Pompeii
When you think of Pompeii, visions of volcanic eruptions, buried ruins, and a lost city come to mind. However, Pompeii is a bustling city once again, albeit surrounding those ruins […]
Fargo
Fargo, North Dakota may not be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a vacation, but an opportunity popped up to see my favorite band play at a […]
A Weekend in Oslo
When a neighboring city started a new direct service to Oslo, we took full advantage of one of the inaugural flights and decided on a long weekend in the Nordic […]
Ios
The Greek island of Ios may be small, but it’s full of surprises. In the early winter of 2020 we started putting together a dream trip for June of that […]
Nashville
A weekend trip to Music City-- a little history, great food, and amazing music.
Airport Drinking: St. Louis Lambert
Airport drinking. Whether it is to ease nerves or just kick of the vacation, there is something immensely satisfying about bellying up to an airport bar. We spend a lot […]
Lisbon
I grew up in the Azores, a small Portuguese island chain in the middle of the Atlantic. My father was in the Air Force and was stationed on Terceira through […]
Solvang
If you’ve had Europe on your mind but you aren’t able to make the journey right now, there is a small town nestled in Southern California’s Santa Ynez Valley that […]
Guinness Open Gate
Two years ago, on March 17 2020, the world shutdown– for us, at least. David started to work from home and my place of employment laid everyone off for a […]
Siem Reap
With travel resuming, I can’t help but think of far-flung destinations. Near the center of Cambodia, not far from the banks of the Tonlé Sap lake, Siem Reap fits the […]
London
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life” Samuel Johnson These words float around my head every time that I visit London. The season for […]
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