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Colosseum

Why You Must Book The Colosseum Underground Tour

Post author:Wendy
Post published:April 20, 2022
Post category:Italy Travel in Europe
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There was no doubt in my mind that we had to tour the Colosseum while in Rome. It’s one of several iconic sites that all first-time visitors dutifully see. But…

How To Best Explore Majorca’s Coastline

Post author:Wendy
Post published:March 2, 2022
Post category:Spain Travel in Europe
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We're delighted to share a guest post with you about one of our favorite countries in the world, Spain. Located about 100 miles east of Valencia in the Mediterranean Sea,…

What To Eat In Barcelona

Post author:Wendy
Post published:December 8, 2017
Post category:Travel in Europe Spain
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Everything you’ve heard about the food in Barcelona is true--it’s really good. Whether we ate a pastry from the corner bakery, munched our way through a market, sat at the…

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…

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.