Like most of the world, I’ve been glued to the tv all day watching the devastating fire burning inside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. And like most of you I’m sure, I’m entirely heartbroken watching such a monument burn, a place that is so well known and a place that… Read more
Some places you just click with immediately, like they are a part of you that you’ve always been missing. Others, well, they take time to love. I’ve always been honest here on LOM about places that I loved or didn’t love and firmly believe that you aren’t going to love… Read more
I’m not sure when exactly it hit me but at 32, something about life has definitely changed. Maybe it’s the added professional stress, family stuff at home or the constant pressure to do more, earn more, be more as we get older, but on my last few trips I’ve noticed… Read more
Many of us at some point in our lives and travels just need an escape to do nothing but relax. When our lives get busy and overwhelming, sometimes a vacation to simply relax can be the best solution. Personally, I’m finding as I get older, I am more and more… Read more
As a seasoned traveler, I’ve stayed in my fair share of hotels in different cities around the world. And I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that every major city has a different way it’s laid out which brings travelers the option of staying within the main tourist areas of the… Read more
There are certain places in the world that we just feel drawn to, like a magnet. And in all the countries I’ve visited, all the cities I’ve explored, some places just keep pulling me back and make me think of them often. I’m finding also that as I get older,… Read more
Food is often a large part of why we travel. Tasting local flavors and having dinners at famous restaurants is all part of the allure for food for me when exploring. Certain places have certain foods or restaurants that you just have to try while there. The problem? Many times… Read more
A lot of people look at travel as a luxury, where you’re sipping cocktails on beautiful beaches or on a vacation where you get to escape all of your daily problems. And while sometimes, travel can be that way, it’s also important to realize that things go wrong while traveling… Read more
As we get into the cooler weather and as Winter approaches, I realized that most of my favorite trips have been Fall or Winter travel and while cold this time of year, it can often be a gorgeous time of year to explore and see different destinations around the world…. Read more
A couple weeks ago, I sat down to spend an hour or so finishing booking the majority of the items for our trip to Europe in March. We’ll spend 10 days wandering through Southern Spain, Paris and Tuscany, visiting some of our favorite spots as well as exploring some new… Read more
Sometimes our lives get too busy and too stressful and we just need to get away. I’ve definitely had moments in my life like that, when a break from reality is just what you need. Travel can offer so much and one of the best things that travel can do… Read more
Since buying our house in August, I’ve had a number of people say to me “Oh I bet you’ll stop traveling so much now.” And that comment always catches me a little off guard and I’m never sure what to respond with. The truth is, no, actually I want to… Read more
Nick and I were talking while we were in the mist of moving, after we had moved out of our townhouse and before moving into our new house a few weeks back about being able to survive through the limbo in between those big life changes. And honestly, it was… Read more
There is just something about renting a car in Europe and exploring on your own, the open road in front of you, landscapes you’ve never seen before and beautiful locations you get all to yourselves. I’m a fan of renting a car when traveling – I think it offers a… Read more
Travel is an expense, there is no way around that. And while there are definitely lots of ways to cut back on what travel costs like using points and miles, doing your research and traveling in the off-seasons, it still costs money. But how much is too much to spend… Read more