I almost missed one of the prettiest villages in Ireland because I was too focused on keeping up with a cruise excursion schedule. The day was carefully planned, with a list of attractions to visit, a set time to return…
I have always been the kind of traveler who is happy to leave the main road if something interesting catches my attention. A small sign pointing toward a village I have never heard of or a quiet road leading somewhere…
I ruined a three day hike once because I packed like I was going on a weekend city trip, tossing in things I thought I needed and skipping half of what I actually did. By day two, my shoulders were…
I’ll never forget the morning I decided to take a trip to Madeira. The kids were still asleep, the house was unusually quiet, and I was sitting by the kitchen window with a cup of coffee, enjoying one of those…
My husband and I saved for three years for our Bora Bora trip, and I still remember the moment our boat transfer rounded the point and I saw Mount Otemanu rising behind a row of thatched roof overwater bungalows. It…
I’ve been lucky enough to visit both Costa Rica and Hawaii several times over the past few years, and each trip showed me a completely different side of what a tropical vacation can be. One of my favorite adventures was…
Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved spending time outdoors. Some of my fondest memories are from family camping trips, exploring trails with friends, and introducing my kids to the beauty of nature. There’s something magical about stepping onto…
I will surprise you today with these cool locations that you can visit with your couple near you that you didn’t even hear about. Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to mean crowded restaurants, overpriced roses, or the same routine everyone…
I used to think overwater bungalows meant a 20-hour flight to Bora Bora or the Maldives, the kind of trip you save for a big anniversary and plan a year in advance. Then a friend mentioned she’d booked one in…
Weekend getaways don’t have to cost thousands of dollars to feel unforgettable. Some of my favorite trips as a couple have been the ones where we skipped expensive resorts, drove a few hours instead of flying across the country, and…