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We Finally Tried A Campervan–Here’s How It Went

Post author:Wendy
Post published:October 27, 2023
Post category:California
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I have proudly avoided camping for my entire adult life. I have fond memories of camping as a kid–both with my family and the Girl Scouts–but when I was the…

A Helicopter Tour In NYC–Everything You Need To Know

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 17, 2023
Post category:Travel in the USA New York
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Why You Must Take A Helicopter Tour in NYC! I’ve wanted to ride in a helicopter for a very long time. And during our recent trip to New York City,…

17 Cheap And Free Things To Do In Portland, Oregon

Post author:Wendy
Post published:January 11, 2023
Post category:United States Portland
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Cheap & Free Things To Do In Portland Right Now. Travel can be expensive. First there’s the flight, then the accommodations, and of course you have to eat. A great…

Romantic Things To Do On Catalina Island

Post author:Wendy
Post published:December 31, 2022
Post category:Catalina Island
Post comments:28 Comments

Things To Do In Catalina For A Romantic Weekend I love rediscovering great destinations in my own backyard! Jason and I have both been to Catalina Island before, but it…

Fall In California–12 Great Destinations For A Weekend Getaway

Post author:Wendy
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 Half Moon Bay–The Perfect Weekend Getaway

Post author:Wendy
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…

11 Awesome Things To Do In Orange County–Outdoor Edition

Post author:Wendy
Post published:May 26, 2022
Post category:California Orange County
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Things To Do In Orange County This Summer. For much of our married life weekends were spent attending to the kids. There was always a baseball game, birthday party, or…

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture

Best Places To See Art In Santa Fe

Post author:Wendy
Post published:March 30, 2022
Post category:United States New Mexico
Post comments:2 Comments

Where To See Art In Santa Fe? There’s no doubt, Santa Fe is among the best cities in the world to view art. From museums to galleries, hotels to government…

Planning A Trip To California–Everything You Need To Know

Post author:Wendy
Post published:March 6, 2022
Post category:California Travel Advice
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Your Guide For Planning A Trip To California. We want to make your trip to California unforgettable. Jason and I have lived in California for almost forty years. Both living…

The 6 Most Romantic Hotels In Las Vegas

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 4, 2022
Post category:Travel in the USA Las Vegas Nevada
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Our Selection Of Romantic Hotels In Las Vegas. At the risk of repeating myself, Jason and I love Las Vegas. This city is seriously romantic thanks to the world class…

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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.