When we get ready for a trip, especially a trip internationally, I often find myself looking for a complete pre-trip checklist to make sure I don’t forget anything. So here is how I prepare for a trip and what I do at different intervals of time before a big trip… Read more
I know this might sound strange, but I don’t subscribe to the bucket list idea. The idea of creating this list of things to do before you die has been around for a while now and especially in the blogging world, it’s really taken root. I began thinking about this a… Read more
One of the most common things I hear from people is that even though they might want to, they can’t travel as much as I do for whatever reason. I always hear all the reasons why they can’t, but the truth is, I hardly ever hear the ways people… Read more
With tomorrow being Valentine’s Day and romance on our minds, what better way to spend time with that person you love than escaping the everyday and heading out of town to celebrate? Though we’ll be at home this year, I love splurging on special Valentine’s Day plans and with… Read more
As beautiful as the Oregon Coast is in clear, blue-sky weather, there is also something so rugged and stunning about seeing the cliffsides of the Oregon Coast on a stormy grey morning. On Sunday a week ago, before we headed back to Portland, we stopped at Shore Acres State… Read more
I spend a lot of time in Honolulu and lived there for a couple years as well, so when I head to Hawaii, I’m spending most of my time in the local areas of this well known city. While Waikiki and North Shore are great to see and experience,… Read more
In case you missed the name change and update on where this blog is going, you can read all about how True Colours is now Land of Marvels here. And to celebrate, now through the end of February all my ad spots will be 25% off with code “landofmarvels” so head on over… Read more
In case you missed the name change and update on where this blog is going, you can read all about how True Colours is now Land of Marvels here. And to celebrate, now through the end of February all my ad spots will be 25% off with code “landofmarvels” so head on over… Read more
In case you missed the name change and update on where this blog is going, you can read all about how True Colours is now Land of Marvels here. And to celebrate, now through the end of February all my ad spots will be 25% off with code “landofmarvels” so head on over… Read more
We’ve all been there…when it seems everyone else in the world is traveling at that moment and your Instagram feed is filled with people smiling and looking gorgeous in exotic places all over the world. It’s seriously the worst, when we’re stuck at a desk or having a bad day… Read more
Many times booking a trip is the easy part, it’s so much fun to finally know that your trip is happening and pressing book can be the start of something wonderful to look forward to. Though after those bookings are made, it can often be a daunting task to make… Read more
While we’re working in Hawaii today, I’m heading back in my mind to a city that completely stole my heart! Amsterdam is one of those cities that you could wander for days, never really getting your fill. With cobblestone streets lined with trees, bridges covered in flowers, cafes spilling out… Read more
I could write an entire book for all the lessons we’ve learned through traveling over the years; there is always a lesson to be learned, but in particular when plans go wrong or bookings disappear or flights seem to never take off from the runway and you’re sitting on there… Read more
This world we live in is full of incredible places, places that are exotic, places that are serene, places that have a feeling unlike anywhere else, and places that once you experience, you’ll never forget. I’m very lucky to have a photographer for a husband and when we travel, his… Read more
One of the things that is often hard to gauge when planning travel is when it’s best to travel to certain places, what the weather will be like in different times of year and to plan a trip based on the kind of weather/atmosphere you enjoy. For instance, Nick and… Read more