With a nickname like “America’s Finest City”, San Diego sets a very high bar for itself as a vacation destination. Set on the Pacific Coast, with award-winning tourist attractions and a distinct culture throughout the city, there’s no doubt that there’s a lot to see here. Sun, sea, and sand When you talk about San…
Donald and I are finally back on the east coast after two amazing weeks honeymooning in Kauai and Maui, Hawaii. I’m already missing the Aloha spirit of the islands – the people were super happy, the food was incredibly fresh, and the adventures on Maui were seemingly unlimited. We had planned to sit on beach,…
Hey guys! It’s been a busy few months with our wedding in June and planning our Maui and Kauai honeymoon. Donald and I are finally enjoying some time off and exploring the islands of Hawaii! We are only halfway through our Hawaii honeymoon, and just arrived on the island of Maui after 7 days on Kauai….
Recently, I hopped in the car for a longish solo drive to a meeting in Western MA. While not technically a road trip, the familiar wafts of gas station coffee reminded me how much I miss being on the road! We all know what it’s like to pull long hours on the road…and how unhealthy…
Here is a quick update on sprouting your own sprouts – it works! In about 3-4 days, the little sprout seeds grow into fresh sprouts – at a fraction of the cost of store-bought sprouts. Plus you can decide what sort of sprouts you’re in the mood for – there are so many more options…
This guide is broken into four chapters, outlining the best of our 9-day trip to São Miguel, the Azores, in Mid-October. PART 1: Getting Around PART 2: Hiking + Swimming PART 3: Azorean Eats PART 4: What to Wear in the Azores Or you can CLICK HERE to download the FREE full 59-page guide book….
The Azores are an unbelievably beautiful set of 9 volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic. This is a first-hand guide to São Miguel Island – lovingly known in the Azores at The Green Island, for its lush vegetation. São Miguel hosts the capital city of the Azores, Ponta Delgada. This is where most international flights arrive on the…
Summer flew by and I was completely MIA. Now that the cooler, rainier weather is back, you’ll be seeing more of me around here. You’ll recall from my PNW packing post that I do quite a bit of research before packing for vacation. Donald and I are now getting ready for 9 days in the…
Washburn Island in Waquoit Bay (Falmouth, Cape Cod) is one of my favorite secret hangouts. Accessible only by private boat, this island is uninhabited, except for 10 campsites and a park ranger. Amenities are few, as are rules. Each site has firepits with a grill top, and 2 solar composting toilets (glorified outhouses). And the…
Wow! Nine days in the pacific northwest just isn’t enough time to do everything! Every beautiful hike / every brewery (and cidery!) / every swanky hipster restaurant … There is just too much fun stuff out there. The only drawback about the northwest is that people drive under the speed limit, which – to a…