Paris is one of those cities that millions of people visit and yet, many times, asking those who have visited, they will tell you they either loved or hated it. Or that they aren’t sure how they felt about it because their itinerary was so jam packed while there, they… Read more
Europe is one of those places in the world that will always be a tourist destination, whether for the history of the continent or the cities that are famous for so many reasons, Europe has it all. But with all the glory of visiting Europe (and believe me, it’s amazing)… Read more
I started doing work travel very early in my career and whether it was hopping from island to island in Hawaii for projects or making the trek to Korea often, I learned very early on that work travel is an entirely different experience than traveling for fun. This last trip… Read more
Seoul is a huge metropolis with millions of people that call the city home, as well as added US military population and tourists, which make the city very crowded. Seoul can also seem incredibly overwhelming to people visiting, with a sprawling land area and divided into more than 20 districts… Read more
I’ve talked before about some of the biggest travel misconceptions that I hear about and experience, but out of all of them, jet lag has to be one of my least favorites. Talk to any traveler and jet lag will be at the top of their list for things they… Read more
Le Notre Dame Hotel – Paris, France I’m knee deep in research for our Spain trip in March right now, looking into hotels and options for our trip and it dawned on me that I’ve not written much about booking hotels and how to find great ones for your travels…. Read more
Lately I’ve been coming across a number of travel bloggers that have all but given up having a home base and try to constantly travel, seeing as much as they can without a home to go back to in between. And while that may work for them, as much as… Read more
Traveling can be brutal: long layovers, uncomfortable seating, having to lug your bags around. So whenever possible, your travels can be made a lot easier by gaining access to the many lounges throughout airports around the world. Often, I find many people don’t know how they can gain access to… Read more
There are times when traveling that renting a car is simply the best method to get from point A to point B. It’s also a great way to see more of a country and to be able to go at your own pace. To be honest, we’ve actually rented cars… Read more
Traveling the world is an amazing adventure but as travelers we must also be aware of how to keep ourselves safe. Unfortunately the world still has its fair share of issues and it’s important to change habits a bit when traveling to make sure that we are safe and protected from… Read more
In the post I did a month or so ago about how to get around Europe, I loved hearing from everyone about their experiences with traveling around the continent. Many of you offered other options from I talked about too, which I love as well, getting to hear from other… Read more
We are in the swing of looking into flight options for our Spring trip next year (yes we plan way in advance due to work and other commitments), which is shaping up to look like a whirlwind tour of Spain (more to come on that in the next few months!)…. Read more
Outfit Details: Calvin Klein Raincoat (similar) |Whistles Black Wool Coat (similar) | Converse | Madewell Jeans | Cross Body black Kate Spade Purse | Sunglasses It’s sort of a running joke with Nick and I about how often I’m asked for directions, both at home in Portland and when we’re… Read more
Getting around Europe can end up being a huge part of your budget for a trip there, not to mention the endless options there are to get from one place to another that can be confusing if you’re not familiar with them. Over my many trips to Europe, I’ve found… Read more
I get asked a lot how Nick and I choose the destinations we travel to. With a never ending list of possibilities around the world and even in our own home country of the US, let me tell you, it’s often a daunting task. We each have so many places… Read more