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How To Spend A Week In Kaua’i
Every square inch of Kaua’i was explored and I loved every single bit of it… except for the accidental spider tour.
Cox Farms Fall Festival 2018
We love fall and festivals… and fall festivals. But talk about childhood revival! Check out our day at Cox Farms in Virginia.
The Watergate Hotel Washington, D.C.
Not many hotels will give you a free tour of a scandalous room with a ton of history, or let you call and ask to be put on hold (read the article to find out why).
Snarkitecture, Burning Man, and Fractal Worlds
Frolicking through a styrofoam house, going to Burning Man (down the street), and partying on a virtual spaceship - what better way to spend a day.
Exploring Seattle, Washington
Iconic Seattle sights, obsessing over otters, a speakeasy tour, and dodging wildfires. It was an action-packed 48 hours.
Exploring Victoria, B.C.
Dinner at the Empress Hotel, experiencing an interactive museum, and getting ice cream - it was a perfect evening in Victoria, B.C.
Cruise Edition: Sitka, Alaska
Sitka is one of the most beautiful towns in southern Alaska - the wildlife, people, and experiences were all so mesmerizing that we forgot to take the pic of the cresting whale.
Cruise Edition: Glacier Bay, Alaska
Driving rains and winds - experiencing Glacier Bay is not for the faint of heart. But, how many times will you experience a cruise ship navigate floating ice and a narrow channel?
Cruise Edition: Juneau, Alaska
A helicopter ride, an airboat ride, and walking on a glacier. Talk about an amazing adventure in Juneau.
Preparing for A Holland America Alaskan Cruise
Holland America is not my first choice of cruising but in case that’s your style, here’s what you need to know to prepare for your Alaskan cruise with them.
Exploring Northern California for a weekend
Japanese Tea Garden, Winchester Mansion, looking for single golfers, and a relaxing weekend in an upscale sea town.
Cavallo Point - The #1 Hotel Cooking School in the World
It was my first time taking a cooking class and getting to do that at the #1 hotel cooking school in the world was pure joy.
Exploring Great Ocean Road, Australia
Never will you find a more incredible full-day tour that will leave you breathless and inspired.
Exploring Melbourne, Australia
If there’s any city in the world I’d move to, it would be Melbourne. The parks, the arts, the food scene, and its annual F1 race, make it a GREAT place to spend a few days.
Exploring Sydney, Australia
Exploring Sydney was a major bucket list item checked with so many iconic places to visit in and around the city. From the Taronga zoo, to near unlimited hiking, beaches, great restaurants and that iconic Opera House, there’s a lot to take in!
Exploring Keystone, South Dakota
Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and taking an 1800s train without the bandits.
Exploring Yellowstone, Jackson, & Cody, WY
When you realize you’re driving on a Super Volcano and can be run down by buffalo, it changes your perspective on life. I was also in Cody before Kanye thought it was cool.
Exploring New York City
Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Dylan’s Candy Bar, a movie, the theater, lots of great restaurants, and a whole lotta sightseeing - everything NYC is about!
Exploring Reykjavik, Iceland in the winter
Five hours of sunlight during the winter… with the most amazing terrain… in one of the safest/cleanest countries in the world… the cold never bothered me anyway.