Wendy, Author at Empty Nesters Hit the Road

5 Reasons to Visit Chicago Now

Post author:Wendy
Post published:November 8, 2017
Post category:Travel in the USA Chicago United States
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I grew up in Chicago, so to say that I love this city is an understatement. We moved to California when I was fifteen, and at first our return trips…

Top Sites of Downtown Chicago

Post author:Wendy
Post published:October 23, 2017
Post category:Travel in the USA Chicago United States
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“What are we going to do in Chicago?” Jason asked as we were driving to LAX to catch our flight. He knows I love to plan our trips and that…

Ten Things To Do in Downtown LA

Post author:Wendy
Post published:October 9, 2017
Post category:Travel in the USA Los Angeles United States
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Rediscovering downtown Los AngelesOk, I admit, I’ve taken downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) for granted. After living in Southern California for 35 years I’ve not given this section of LA its…

7 Ways to Travel Affordably and Comfortably

Post author:Wendy
Post published:September 17, 2017
Post category:Travel Advice
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I love to travel. I love to to stay in nice hotels, eat delicious food, drink good wine (or beer or cocktails) and take cool tours. Unfortunately, I am not…

Hip, Quirky and Remote–a day trip to Point Reyes Station

Post author:Wendy
Post published:September 10, 2017
Post category:Travel in the USA
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Located in West Marin County, California, near the mouth of Tomales Bay, Point Reyes Station has existed with various names since 1875 when the railroad arrived. Local resident, Galen Burdell…

Hanoi to Halong Bay

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 20, 2017
Post category:Travel to Asia Vietnam
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Normally, when our family travels, we make our own arrangements for everything; hotel, airport transfers, tours, dining reservations, etc. I consider ourselves seasoned travelers and look forward to researching every…

Time for the unexpected–Vik and Stykkishólmur

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 10, 2017
Post category:Travel in Europe Iceland
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[siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget]A few days later, our travel plans changed (click here to learn more), and we found ourselves unexpectedly in the seaside village of Stykkishólmur on the Snaefellsnes…

Iceland–relaxation or adventure?

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 10, 2017
Post category:Travel in Europe Iceland
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I love planning my future travel. I start far in advance and research everything--where to stay, what to see, best restaurants, local customs and currency, etc. One of the best…

Don’t Overlook Pacific Grove

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 10, 2017
Post category:Travel in the USA
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Don't get me wrong, I love Monterey, California, and never tire of visiting the historic Cannery Row and spectacular Monterey Bay Aquarium. In fact, we have been taking our now…

We’re Wendy and Jason Lee and we're Empty Nesters who love to travel. We're always eager to visit new countries, but we get just as excited to explore in our own backyard of Southern California.

Most of the time we travel as a couple, but when schedules permit, we also enjoy traveling as a family with our two grown children. And if friends or family can join us, that's even better!

When we travel we prioritize comfort--a nice hotel room, good food and wine, and great tours. This isn't always the cheapest option, so we've discovered plenty of travel hacks to make it possible.