Wendy, Author at Empty Nesters Hit the Road

The Perfect 10 Day Tanzania Itinerary

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Post published:September 20, 2022
Post category:Tanzania
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Your Tanzania Itinerary--Planning The Perfect Safari I had high expectations for my trip to Tanzania, and yet they were all exceeded. I could not have imagined how many animals we…

Fall In California–12 Great Destinations For A Weekend Getaway

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Post published:August 19, 2022
Post category:California United States
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Where You Need To Go This Fall In California Fall is my favorite time of year in California. The summer tourists go home, the weather cools down, and there are…

What To Do In Maryland

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Post published:August 18, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA
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Best Things to Do When Visiting Maryland Maryland is a fantastic vacation destination because it offers everything from modern shopping centers to remote mountain landscapes. You can find interesting places…

Cathedral Rock in Sedona

How To Prepare For An Overnight Hiking Excursion

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Post published:August 4, 2022
Post category:Travel Advice
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Overnight Hiking Excursion: Tips to Help You Prepare! Hiking is a leisure activity that started out as a long walk in the 18th century. However, unlike normal walking, hiking is…

Zion To Bryce Canyon–And Everything In Between

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Post published:July 29, 2022
Post category:Utah
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Everything You Need To See From Zion To Bryce We just completed our third road trip to Southern Utah and we continue to be amazed at the natural beauty of…

Travel Bucket List: A Guide to Small Ship Cruising Destinations

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Post published:July 21, 2022
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Cool Places For Small Ship Cruises Around The World Traveling via a small ship cruise is a unique opportunity to explore distant destinations. It’s a chance to meet people with…

What To Do In Half Moon Bay–The Perfect Weekend Getaway

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Post published:July 7, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA California
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Here's what to do in Half Moon Bay. We had visited Half Moon Bay almost twenty years ago and I remember it fondly. But at the time our kids were…

The Best Old San Juan Food Tour

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Post published:June 28, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA Puerto Rico
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The Perfect Old San Juan Food Tour. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, food tours are one of the best ways to explore a new city. Food…

Ziplining in Puerto Rico–A Review of Toro Verde Adventure Park

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Post published:June 10, 2022
Post category:Puerto Rico Travel in the USA
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Your Best Option For Ziplining in Puerto Rico. I love ziplining. Speeding above the treetops suspended from a thick, steel cable is exhilarating. In fact, ziplining in Puerto Rico was…

Is Riding A Gondola In Venice Worth It?

Post author:Wendy
Post published:June 3, 2022
Post category:Italy
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Is A Gondola Ride In Venice Worth The Money? Earlier this year Jason and I began planning our trip to Italy. After much debate we opted to visit Rome and…

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.