While most of us think of Hawaii as blue sky and beaches, because they are tropical islands they do weather their fair share of storms. Whether it’s hurricanes hanging out in the Pacific or just tropical storms passing through, I’ve had a lot of days in Hawaii in rainy, stormy… Read more
Having just returned from a long weekend in Europe, it dawned on me that I think this is the first time we’ve done that in a true 3-day weekend and not taking an extra day or two on the end of it. Over Labor Day this weekend though… Read more
With back to back trips to Hawaii these last couple weeks for work (and a little exploring), I thought we’d do a couple consolidated Hawaii weeks on Land of Marvels! So look forward to finding out all the inside tips you need to know before a trip to the Islands… Read more
I’ve always loved flying. Maybe it’s because I’ve been doing it since I was a baby or maybe it’s just because I’ve never really stressed about it, but regardless, I know it’s something that a lot of people have a hard time with. Whether you’re scared of flying or… Read more
After making the trip to the San Juans and Whidbey Island in Washington State in the recent years and then subsequently writing about them here on Land of Marvels, I’ve noticed that I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the ferries to get to these destinations. So, since these are… Read more
One of the hardest parts of traveling is finding your way around a place you don’t know or have never been to before. It can be a daunting part of your trip when you’re lost or unsure of where you are headed, and believe me, I’ve been there, but… Read more
Packing for Iceland can be a hard thing to do. It’s fairly cold most of the year and even if the sun comes out, the weather can change really quickly so you need to be prepared for any weather that might come your way. It’s also a country that… Read more
When we booked this Iceland trip, we knew we wanted to rent a car and drive around the island. Our first trip a few years ago we had a private tour guide for a day that drove us around and after seeing the country on that trip, we knew… Read more
I’ve mentioned it numerous times on the blog before, but I really like a nice hotel when traveling. That’s not to say I like the price tags for luxury hotels or that I stay in them for every trip, and generally I prefer small boutique hotels, but sometimes a night… Read more
When you travel a lot or when you’re flying long hauls, the seat you have on an airplane can greatly affect the experience you have. Flying 11 hours in a horrible seat can be a horrible experience and greatly affects how your trip starts off or ends. The good… Read more
There are often times traveling when Nick and I don’t know the local language. Whether we know a little bit or none, sometimes it’s really hard to get along and figure things out. And while we might think everyone is going to speak English, the more places we visit,… Read more
I think one of the things that sets Nick and I apart from other tourists when we travel is that we don’t base our trip around what the guide books say we should do. We make a list of things we want to see and do, but if we don’t… Read more
We’ve started getting upgraded a lot at hotels when we travel and one of my favorite things is getting an upgrade to a beautiful room with more space and a gorgeous view. The thing is, getting upgraded at hotels is a whole lot easier than getting upgraded on flights,… Read more
We are headed to Europe tomorrow for a 12 day vacation through London, Spain and Portugal and we couldn’t be more excited, but there is also a lot of work to do before you leave! I wrote a complete pre-trip checklist last week with general things, but there are… Read more
Just a reminder that there is only a week left to use the current discount on ad spots! Now through the end of February all Land of Marvels ad spots will be 25% off with code “landofmarvels” so head on over and get yours now! A huge part of travel is… Read more