A few months ago Jason and I had the pleasure of spending a week in Florence. Most of the time we spent exploring that lovely Italian city, but we knew we wanted to get out and explore Tuscany for at least one day. However, with so many charming towns and villages in Tuscany, it was tough to choose a day...
Jason and I love to get away for a few days right after Christmas. After weeks of decorating, shopping, cooking, and entertaining, we like to have some time to relax and reconnect. Often this has been a trip to Las Vegas, a city we love. But we wanted to do something different this year. So after a few days of...
You may never have heard of the Cotswolds, but chances are you’ve seen this scenic part of England in a movie or television show. This collection of 113 villages in West England gives new meaning to the word “charming.” From the homes made of yellow limestone to colorful flower boxes hanging under windows and the pubs with funny names dotting...
If I’m asked what to do in Berlin, my top recommendation is going to be a visit to the East Side Gallery, the largest remaining portion of the Berlin Wall. It’s an essential piece of history and a street art lovers mecca. As you scroll through the photos in this article, you’ve likely seen some of these murals before, but...
Four years ago, Jason and I traveled to Denmark and Sweden to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. One morning we woke up in Copenhagen and had no idea what to do that day. So we opened our computers and started researching options. After a few minutes Jason said, “Let’s take a free walking tour!” To which I replied, “A what?”...
I’ve known about Stonehenge as long as I can remember. Seeing it in person earlier this year was everything I expected. Yes, I've read plenty of mixed reviews online, but there was no way I was traveling all the way to England from California and not seeing this prehistoric site. But then I went down the “research rabbit hole.” That’s...
You may not recognize the name, “The Cotswolds”, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen the photos of charming stone cottages along cobblestone streets surrounded by green, rolling hills dotted with sheep. This is quintessential rural England. Here the pace of life is slower, every building has a story, and you only need to walk a few paces to find...
The Madrid food scene was the highlight of our recent trip to Spain. This city, and this country, sure know how to eat! When you take into account the reasonable prices along with the tasty adult beverages, you soon realize that a visit to Spain’s capital city could be all about eating. Fortunately, there are several great museums here to...
November 9, 2019, will mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. I knew that during our visit in late October, we needed to honor this special occasion with a unique tour. The Fat Tire Tour along the Berlin Wall fit the bill! What better way is there to cover such a large area in just half...
When I began planning our trip to Uganda, I had no idea I would see chimpanzees in the wild. The primary reason I was even in Uganda was to see the mountain gorillas--something I had wanted to do for many years. But I had asked our tour company to recommend an itinerary, and they strongly encouraged us to see the...
