Winter Escapes: Oahu’s Kahala Beach
I am fortunate that I have been able to travel to Oahu on multiple occasions for work, and a few family vacations – including my own wedding! On every occasion, lodging has been a house or condo rental which has allowed us to stay on various parts of Oahu,...
Big Sur & Wine Country: An Epic California Road Trip
In June 2021, we spent a few glorious days in California, visiting our friend who lives in Sacramento. While discussing upcoming travel plans, our friend mentioned that he really wanted to see Santa Barbara, and that we should fly out to visit him again and drive down to Santa...
Soaking up the Flavors: A Guide to Wine Tasting in Napa Valley
A few weeks ago, we flew to visit a good friend in Sacramento, and spent a few days in Napa Valley. Here are some tips for planning your food and wine journey, including some pandemic-specific tips!...
Domestic travel is now our jam (and, is the Southwest Companion Pass worth it?)
Well friends, it is hard to believe the summer is almost over! This blog has been a bit silent since our last big adventure abroad as our schedules ramped up – I truly felt that we hit the jackpot on timing with that trip, back in the spring when...
Cruising the Nile from Luxor to Aswan
Let me remind you: I am not a cruiser. I would much rather idle away on land than board a floating petri dish. However, I recognize the fact that in some parts of the world, traveling by boat is the best way – and sometimes the only way –...
Luxor & Valley of the Kings
We chose to start our Egypt adventure in Luxor and end our travels at the Great Pyramids in Giza, which in reality is working a bit backward historically but made sense for us from a travel logistics standpoint. Luxor is an hour flight from Cairo, served by Air Egypt...
Planning a Trip to Egypt on Points & Miles
Pyramids, temples, camels…who hasn’t dreamed of going to Egypt at some point? Egypt is certainly a bucket list destination, with centuries of tombs, temples, and ancient cities – with new findings being constantly discovered, even as of this year, when a lost city near Luxor was unearthed. With crowds...
Planning a Trip to Iguassu Falls
Iguassu, Iguazu, or Iguaçu depending on the language you are speaking, all translate to mean “big water” and aptly describe the largest waterfall complex in the world. The Iguassu park is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The park is divided 80% in Argentina and 20% in...
Uruguay: A Day Trip to Colonia from Buenos Aires
How to visit Uruguay for one to two days as a side trip from Buenos Aires. ...
Argentina
Hard to believe that 2 years ago, we were in Argentina this week, enjoying summer in the Southern hemisphere. Argentina has a lot to love – a vast array of gorgeous landscapes, lots of great cultural experiences, and some pretty darn good wine to boot! I am hopeful that...