The islands of Greece are an ideal holiday destination for every type of traveler. With beaches that rival those of the Caribbean, a rich history that influenced the entire world, an amazing culture with delicious cuisine and a varied natural landscape, the Greek islands are the place to go. If you are planning your next holiday, it is worth considering ... Read More »
It’s that time of year again. Holiday music fills the stores, the temps are dropping (in our part of the world) and holiday cheer is on display everywhere you look. With that in mind, we figured we would put together a list of some of our favorite items for travel. Our gift guide is full of awesome tools to keep ... Read More »
Before I tell you how much our two year around-the-world trip cost, I feel it’s important to tell you how we funded our trip. We didn’t inherit a bunch of money. We didn’t sell our kidneys. Our parents didn’t pay for it. And we didn’t win the lottery. On more than one occasion we had people tell us they assumed we won ... Read More »
If you are planning a trip to Indonesia, you’ll most likely find yourself in Jakarta at some point. Be sure to make time to visit Bogor, considered to be a suburb of the capital city. Bogor is the third largest city in Indonesia and, at one point in time, was the capital of the Sunda Kingdom. One of the great things about ... Read More »
After traveling around the world for 2 years, people have had a lot of questions for us. By far the most popular is, “What was your favorite place?” This question is difficult to answer because I really enjoyed almost everywhere we went. Though when I think about it, there are five spots that probably tie for first place in my ... Read More »
Who doesn’t love a weekend city break once in a while? We’ve offered up some great tips for spending your time in Boston and Chicago – now let’s turn our attention to San Francisco. The City by the Bay. It’s known by many names, but is often referred to as ‘The City’ by its residents. As with every great city, there is ... Read More »
The city of Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca is the perfect place for a sunny escape. Sparkling waters and an enviable climate make it a favorite holiday and vacation destination, but if you look further afield, you’ll find plenty more than crowded beaches and buzzing resorts. Flights to Alicante place you in a perfect location to explore the surrounding area ... Read More »
Hello friends! It’s been awhile since our last edition of The Update! We’ve been spending a lot of time catching up with life in the U.S. We’ve taken a few shorter trips, including an impact travel focused trip with Fathom Travel and a cabin getaway in northern Wisconsin. We’ve even had the opportunity to take a local house sit in Alana’s hometown ... Read More »
This post is sponsored by BestBoston.com Boston. Beantown. The City on a Hill. Whatever you call it, if you haven’t visited this vibrant city, it should definitely be on your short list of U.S. cities to experience. A long weekend getaway is just enough time to see much of the best that Boston has to offer. When planning your trip you may find ... Read More »
Story: an account of past events in someone’s life or in the evolution of something What is YOUR story? Think about it for a second. Now, think about the world around you and how your life is different than much of the world; not better, but different. Our recent trip with Fathom Travel to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic gave us and ... Read More »
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