Puglia, Italy’s “Heel of the Boot”
Rome, Florence, and Venice get a lot of hype in the tourism world – and for good reason. However, Italy is a treasure trove of wonderful smaller cities, sites, and cultures. A region that has long been on my bucket list was Puglia, the “heel of the boot”. You...
Winter Escapes: How We Flew to Tahiti (French Polynesia) For Free
They say there is no such thing as a free lunch. And most of the time, when I say we flew somewhere for “free”, I mean on points and miles, which do require investment of time and monetary funds. Our flight to Tahiti was, in fact, completely free –...
Winter Escapes: Enchanting Kauai
Our 2020 Thanksgiving trip finally took place a year later than anticipated, but we found Kauai to be worth the wait! Kauai is a great choice if you are looking for an island escape with a bit more peace and tranquility. Highlights of our Trip: Waimea Canyon Kokee State...
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...
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...
A Pandemic Outing: 3 days in Las Vegas
I share some of our experiences and recommendations for how to enjoy Las Vegas safely during the pandemic. ...