Wendy, Author at Empty Nesters Hit the Road

Why Visit Los Angeles? 7 Things You Need To Know

Post author:Wendy
Post published:March 9, 2020
Post category:United States Los Angeles
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Maybe I’m biased, but I think Los Angeles is one of the greatest cities in the world. Despite living in the area for over thirty years, I still haven’t experienced…

21 Free Things To Do In LA

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 27, 2020
Post category:United States Los Angeles
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Recently I wrote about free museums in Los Angeles, and that got me thinking about all the free things to do in LA. So I decided to write about the…

10 Things To Do In LA At Night

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 21, 2020
Post category:Los Angeles
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LA is fun during the day, but Los Angeles at night is even better. Don’t just return to your hotel and order room service--get out there and experience the City…

6 Reasons You Should Visit The Travel & Adventure Show

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 17, 2020
Post category:Travel Advice
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As much as Jason and I love to travel, we had never attended a travel show. I assumed it would be too expensive and I was reluctant to drive to…

Weekend In Chicago – Where To Go & What To See

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 13, 2020
Post category:Chicago
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Chicago is definitely one of the best places to visit in the United States. If you're planning to spend two days in Chicago, then you'll want to familiarise yourself with…

What’s The Difference Between Economy And Premium Economy Airfare?

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 13, 2020
Post category:Travel Advice
Post comments:5 Comments

Is it just me, or have airlines made purchasing a ticket more confusing than ever? After you select the dates, destination and find the best fare, the next step is…

Free Museums in Los Angeles You Need To Visit

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 12, 2020
Post category:Los Angeles
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Los Angeles is full of excellent museums. Whether you enjoy art, history, or science, this city has something for you. But what’s even better is the number of free museums…

The Perfect Day Trip From Florence

Post author:Wendy
Post published:January 17, 2020
Post category:Italy
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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
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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
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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…

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.