It’s December, which means one thing if you live or are visiting New York City — it is crazy busy! But I love all the energy and think it’s one of the best times to visit. A few months back, Kevin and his cousins concocted a fun idea: to hit…
Itineraries
It has been a crazy past few months of travel. At this point, I’m pretty sure the dog thinks the sitter is his new owner! Our latest travel took us to the Big Island in Hawaii where we put together a jam-packed long weekend while visiting our friend Royelen for her birthday. Like…
Looking to maximize your time in South Africa? Check out our 2-week itinerary in South Africa, hitting hot spots in Cape Town and Johannesburg, a unique safari experience in Kruger National Park and an easy detour to Victoria Falls. A self-driving itinerary through Kruger National Park. A rule of thumb: elephants…
We’ve reached the end of our trip in Africa — wrapping up the last 24 hours in Johannesburg, a city known for its seedy reputation. While planning our 2 week vacation, I wasn’t sure that ending it in Johannesburg would be a good idea. Would it be safe? Could we…
Kevin and I loved our time in Cape Town, but we were excited for the next leg of our journey: Kruger National Park. I was originally planning to do an organized safari set up by a tour company or our lodge. But then Kevin asked something wild and unexpected —…
This year, I surprised Kevin for his birthday with a trip to Seattle (including the nearby San Juan Islands and Mt. Rainier). It was a big birthday year for him. You know, the kind of birthday where some people stop counting (or in LA, where we start subtracting!). To avoid the reality of getting older,…
My birthday celebration continues. And this year, I wanted to celebrate in a place that most people I know never even heard of — San Miguel de Allende in Central Mexico. Combined with a walking tour in nearby Guanajuato, it makes the perfect 3-day weekend from the West Coast. Great…
Planning a trip to Iceland and overwhelmed by all the options? I certainly was! I spent months planning our 10-day Icelandic itinerary — making sure we wouldn’t miss any Instagram-worthy hot spots (obviously!) but also planning stops to escape the tourism onslaught. After all, the secret on Iceland is out — with an…
When I suggested a day trip South of the border to Tijuana, I could see the confusion on Kevin’s face. Tijuana?? Ignore all the bad publicity. Tijuana is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination for foodies – along with nearby Mexican wine region Valle De Guadalupe. Go with an open mind,…
Ready, set, go — just have 5 days in Mexico City? Below is a fantastic 5 day Mexico City itinerary to cover a lot of ground. Mexico City is the ultimate comeback story. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, things got a little rough (to say the least!). But fast forward…