Wendy, Author at Empty Nesters Hit the Road

The Perfect Day Trip From Florence

Post author:Wendy
Post published:January 17, 2020
Post category:Italy
Post comments:5 Comments

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…

A Romantic San Francisco Weekend

Post author:Wendy
Post published:January 11, 2020
Post category:Uncategorized San Francisco
Post comments:5 Comments

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…

5 Cotswold Villages You Need To Visit

Post author:Wendy
Post published:January 4, 2020
Post category:England
Post comments:6 Comments

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…

East Side Gallery Berlin–Everything You Need To Know

Post author:Wendy
Post published:December 15, 2019
Post category:Uncategorized Germany
Post comments:3 Comments

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.…

Why You Should Take A Free Walking Tour

Post author:Wendy
Post published:December 7, 2019
Post category:Travel Advice
Post comments:19 Comments

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…

Stonehenge & Avebury–The Perfect Day Trip From London

Post author:Wendy
Post published:November 29, 2019
Post category:England
Post comments:14 Comments

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…

Cotswold Way–3 Day Walk Through West England

Post author:Wendy
Post published:November 23, 2019
Post category:England
Post comments:14 Comments

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…

Food In Madrid–Where and What You Should Eat In Spain’s Capital

Post author:Wendy
Post published:November 15, 2019
Post category:Spain
Post comments:18 Comments

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…

A Fat Tire Tour Along The Berlin Wall

Post author:Wendy
Post published:November 7, 2019
Post category:Germany Uncategorized
Post comments:16 Comments

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…

Chimpanzee Trek in Kibale National Park

Post author:Wendy
Post published:October 18, 2019
Post category:Uganda
Post comments:33 Comments

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…

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!

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