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Maui: Aloha, Gorgeous
In my Kauai blog post, I wrote that we weren’t expecting to love Hawaii as much as we did. I know. I know. What’s not to love about Hawaii? It’s true. There’s not much here to not fall in love…
Falling In Lush With Kauai
Is it really that beautiful? We’ve been asked that question a lot since our recent return from Hawaii. There’s a sense of intrigue and utter infatuation with this remote chain of U.S. islands that is even more amplified with us east…
36 Hours in Shenandoah Valley Wine Country
First things first: This post is not about Charlottesville. Now make no mistake: I love Charlottesville. It’s one of Virginia’s Wine Country’s prides and joys, and for very good reason. But while Charlottesville is absolutely charming and equally rich in culture, art,…
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…
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…