Travel Advice Archives - Empty Nesters Hit the Road

Planning A Trip To California–Everything You Need To Know

Post author:Wendy
Post published:March 6, 2022
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We want to make your trip to California unforgettable. Jason and I have lived in California for almost forty years. Both living and traveling here have provided us with a…

9 Anniversary Trip Ideas–Planning The Perfect Celebration

Post author:Wendy
Post published:June 21, 2021
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Jason and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary this year and we decided to book a trip to Costa Rica to celebrate. We’ll spend eight days in this…

10 Road Trip Tips You Need To Know

Post author:Wendy
Post published:April 18, 2021
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Before 2020 I hardly ever planned a road trip. I believed that flying somewhere is the fastest way to get from point A to B, so why bother with the…

A Trip Around The World in 5 Cocktails

Post author:Wendy
Post published:May 31, 2020
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Last month I took an online Spanish cooking class. The tortilla espanola and gazpacho turned out decently, but the sangria was awesome. As I sipped that strong, red liquid laced…

Cooking Around The World–My Quarantine Kitchen Adventures, Part 2

Post author:Wendy
Post published:May 9, 2020
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Well, I’m still at home, doing my part to flatten the curve of this darn virus. So my cooking around the world adventures continue, this time with an emphasis on…

Cooking Around The World–My Quarantine Kitchen Adventures

Post author:Wendy
Post published:April 20, 2020
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I’m a decent home cook and a less than average baker, but with plenty of time on my hands I decided to spread my wings and try a bunch of…

Virtual Museum Tours–How To Appreciate The World’s Museums From Home

Post author:Wendy
Post published:March 28, 2020
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It’s now week two of “shelter at home” and I already have cabin fever. I’ve watched far too many Netflix shows and taken our dog, Todd, for way more walks…

6 Reasons You Should Visit The Travel & Adventure Show

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 17, 2020
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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…

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

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 13, 2020
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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…

Why You Should Take A Free Walking Tour

Post author:Wendy
Post published:December 7, 2019
Post category:Travel Advice
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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…

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.