People ALWAYS ask us what is the best place to travel. And our answer is always the same. Travel is so subjective. Each trip is so different, and it’s hard to compare a city destination with an adventure destination with a wonder of the world. Here are 10 places that blew our mind. I’d strongly recommend you try to carve out the time…
For me it isn’t about expensive presents, but more about thoughtfulness. Choosing the right Mother’s Day gift for the woman who raised you, or the other empowering mother figures in your life, is a way to show love and gratitude. Read more…
I’ve been traveling over 45 years. 26 years with hot hubby, and almost 18 years as a family. We’ve visited six continents and over 50 countries. I feel pretty confident we’ve learned some core travel tips along the way…
I don’t know about you, but I see January 1st as a clean slate to start a healthy new year. Making New Year resolutions is easy… but keeping them and being consistent… well that’s a whole other thing. Life is busier than ever, we have more distractions and stress than ever, and it’s hard to stay…
We’re heading dangerously fast towards college with my high school senior. We are now in our year of ‘lasts’. We’ve been preparing for this momentous moment for almost 18 years, and navigating the college application process for 18 months. Who knows what the future has in store for him, but I do know one thing… the college application process is…
Valparaiso Chile (or Valpo as the locals call it) is about a ninety minute drive from Santiago, and is the second largest city in Chile. Valpo is a historical city nestled in the hills overlooking Chiles first major port.Street art is used here as a form of expression, both politically and socially, and wherever you turn in Valparaiso you see street art. On &hellip…
Girls Getaway! Just writing that makes me want to sing. Is there anything more decadent than to belly laugh, relax, and recharge with your tribe? I don’t know about you, but my girlfriends are crucial to my sanity. Life is busy; especially as my teenager is on the brink of college. These days my weeks are filled with parenting obligations, college apps, work…
Are you looking for the perfect gift for a travel-lover? Check out my Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers (and Travel-Lovers) for some ideas. I tried to find sustainable, ethical, and eco-friendly products, and I always LOVE to support female-owned companies. I look for gifts that are unique, stylish, useful, and easy to transport around the world. I really hope this 2018…
I love holiday traditions and one of our family traditions is sending annual holiday cards to our friends and family. I also love receiving photo cards each year from friends and family, and seeing how their kids have grown, etc. Last year I was so impressed with Mpix, I decided to order our cards from them again this year.
I take tons of pictures &hellip…
Times Square is one of the most visited tourist attractions, and over 50 million people each year will arrive. Times Square is definitely geared towards tourists, and most New Yorkers avoid this area like the plague. With neon bright lights and hustle and bustle, it’s a feast for the senses and is pulsing with energy. It can be fascinating and overwhelming. Most New…