This trip had been on my wishlist forever! Portland and the Willamette Valley even made my list of places I was dying to visit in 2017. So when a few…
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An Afternoon At Sonoma-Cutrer Winery (Sonoma Valley, California)
It's been a long while since I talked about one of my true loves---winery visits. It seems that (consciously or subconsciously) I always end up…
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- Caribbean
- Luxury or Splurge Experiences
- Mexico
- North America
- Reviews
Review: A Stay At Cancun’s Luxury LeBlanc Resort
This is the kind of view that has you asking yourself, IS THIS REAL LIFE?? After months of being home, I finally ventured out for…
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- Caribbean
- Europe
- Inspiration
- Israel
- Itinerary Ideas
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- Norway
- Portugal
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10 Places I’m Dying To Visit In 2021
WELL. Last year certainly didn't go as planned. 2020 has a lot to answer for. And so much has changed, when it comes to travel. But it's…
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Why Slovenia Should Be On Your Bucket List…And What to Do
I don’t know that Slovenia is really on most people’s radar. It certainly wasn’t on mine. My mom’s best friend and her husband work for the U.S. State Department, so…
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Floating On A Glacier Lake: Lake Tasman Boat Tour
Let’s face it, half of this post is just #icebergporn. This Tasman Lake boat trip paired with hiking the stunning Hooker Valley Track in the afternoon is how you win…
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Drinking in the Beauty & History of Slovenia’s Julian Alps
I’ve spent some time raving about Slovenia’s disproportional share of natural beauty in several other posts, but I’ve saved the best for last. After flying under the radar for decades, Slovenia…
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How To Visit Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, & Western Wall
Visiting the Temple Mount, including the Western Wall and Dome of the Rock, is a must on any trip to Jerusalem, and one of the things I looked forward to…
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Fancy Afternoon Tea at London’s The Langham
We so fancy. I knew as soon as I decided to visit London that a traditional afternoon tea was on the must-list. Yes, it’s expensive, and yes, it’s not for everyone. …
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- Sweden
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Our Last Day Sailing in Sweden, Or What to Do in Gothenburg (Hint: rent a sailboat)
I’m going to be honest—when I first started searching “what to do in Gothenburg”, I thought, maybe some architecture, some delicious food, some ice wine, a Viking museum. I did…
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A Perfect Day Sailing Gothenburg’s Archipelago: Björkö, Marstrand, & Grötö
Long weekends are magic. They lack the pressure of a real trip, of taking too much precious PTO. People always underestimate what you can really accomplish in a long weekend.…
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Skye’s Moody Loch Coruisk and the Black Cuillins
One of the things I loved most about our trip to Scotland is that we got off the beaten path quite a bit. In fact, I call it our “Highlands…
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Exploring Gothenburg & Renting a Sailboat in Sweden
This is probably the best decision I’ve ever made. Easily within my top five. So, last summer @farewhispers found us awesome tickets to Gothenburg. I literally had to look up…