My best friend Amy, my once traveling partner many years ago (come travel with me again, Big A!), likes to say When life gives you eggs, make eggnog. Some say Amy is a true genius…a wealth of knowledge if you…
And I Think To Myself, What a Wonderful (but Sometimes Scary) World
Breathtaking views sweep across Colombia’s Valle de Cocora It’s a wondrous, gorgeous world out there just waiting to be explored. So why are so many of us afraid of it? Why do so many people choose not to travel?…
Dining in DC: A Recap of Summer 2016
When we moved to D.C. over thirteen years ago, we weren’t overly impressed with its food culture. I had moved from the Philadelphia area and T from New York–both cities renowned and revered for their cutting-edge and creative culinary realms.…
Pamukkale: Looks Can Be Deceiving
At first glance, you might think that we’re in some kind of winter wonderland and wondering if T will stop at nothing (even subzero temperatures) to take his shirt off. While my husband certainly enjoys showing off his physique whenever an opportunity…
New Mexico: Making Waves and Playing in the Mud
I’m not exactly what you would call a Bob Dylan fan. I can probably name three of his songs–and I’m only certain that he actually sings two of them. And while I highly doubt that Mr. Dylan and I share a…
But First, Coffee
Mention that you’re traveling to Colombia and there’s a good chance that some people will respond in a questioningly, if not disapprovingly, manner and immediately rattle off words like: kidnapping, drugs, Narcos, Miss Universe, just to name a few. But to those…
Bath-it: Voting Not Required
Like the rest of the world, I’ve got Britain on my mind. And while so much uncertainty continues to surround the whole Brexit decision, there are two things about London and its environs that I’m quite sure of: 1.) I enjoyed…
Detroit: Lose Yourself in that 8 Mile
What would you say if I told you that we really liked the city of Detroit and highly recommend it for a long weekend getaway? What?! You think I’m crazy? You think that I’m so obsessed with traveling that I…
The Palace Sounds Good*
If you take one day trip from Paris, make it Versailles. Ok, full disclaimer: this was the only day trip we took from Paris, so I really have nothing to compare it to. But it’s my blog, so I can really…
Stellenbosch Wine Region: Drunk in Love
One of our very favorite things to do is to visit wineries (I mean, who doesn’t enjoy some good wine tasting?). From Napa & Sonoma Valleys in California to Willamette Valley in Oregon, to Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada, we have…