Are you looking for a gift for an avid traveler in your life? Not sure what to buy? Here is a list of gifts that any traveler would love. They have been vetted by our family and they are all things we truly enjoy and know that others would enjoy as well! In other words,…
5 tips to prepare your kids for a trip
Traveling with kids is always an adventure. You can never truly cover all your bases. It can seem like information on how to prepare your kids for a trip is adding one more thing to travel planning! However, these tips will get you much closer to happy kids invested in your vacation. Read books ...
How to see Cusco and the Sacred Valley in 4 1/2 Days
I'd like to introduce my husband, Jason! He kindly wrote this post for me. So enjoy! When my oldest son, Carter, was 4 years old he was really into tropical rainforests and desperately wanted to visit one. Since I had just graduated from college and started my own business, I didn't have any money ...
The Traveler’s Christmas Wishlist
Are you looking for a gift for an avid traveler in your life? Not sure what to buy? Here is a list of gifts that any traveler would love. They have been vetted by our family and they are all things we truly enjoy and know that others would enjoy as well! In other words, we use each and everyone one ...
Quebec City at Christmas- The Ultimate Planning Guide
I have put off writing this post, not because I don't know what is fabulous about Quebec City at Christmas, but because it is near and dear to my heart. I don't want to mess this post up! But then I realized I just have to show you pictures, and you will all be clamoring to go! My family ...
Why Ottawa? Why not?
When we planned a trip to Ottawa over Columbus Day the question we got over and over was "Why Ottawa?" to which we replied "why not?" We have explored Canada extensively, why not visit its capitol city? I'll be honest, once we decided to visit, I was a little underwhelmed with the information I ...
5 things you must do in the Berkshires this fall
5 Things you must do in the Berkshires this Fall How many of you are James Taylor fans? If you are you know the verse in Sweet Baby James that talks about the Berkshires in winter. I have wanted to visit the magical sounding Berkshires since I first heard that song in high school. Well it turns out ...
A fall weekend in New Haven, Connecticut
Most people think of Yale when they think of New Haven, Connecticut. If they think of New Haven at all, that is. When my husband and I moved to Connecticut many years ago, I think the only thing I knew about Connecticut at all was Yale. Almost 20 years later, I know a few more things about ...
How to score really cheap flights with Skyscanner
Skyscanner is my number one travel tool. I really don't ever travel without it and here is why you should use it, too! Stop what you are doing and download it now and follow along to learn how to use this powerful tool. Cheap flights are a few clicks away. Download the free skyscanner ...
My Perfect Irish Brown Bread
When I first went to Ireland almost 20 years ago all the meals I ate out were really mediocre. We ate a lot of under-seasoned meat and potatoes, and I thought Irish food was not something I would miss, until . . . . . I tasted Irish brown bread! This beautiful, rustic, nutty, crusty, hearty slice of ...
Saratoga Springs, NY
This charming town in the capital region of Albany, NY, has captured our family’s heart. It's strange how certain towns can do that while others that are just as charming don’t. Our first experience with Saratoga was almost 8 years ago. We were planning a long fall weekend to the Berkshires, and I ...
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