One dreary day in December, while Nick was sick with COVID, I found myself downstairs working at my impromptu home office at our dining room table just feeling entirely depleted emotionally. Not only did December bring our own uncertainties dealing with COVID in our own household, it also brought the… Read more
Our week in France in July seems like forever ago now but I finally got around to editing the video we took while there and it really is amazing how beautiful the country is in the Summertime. We spent a week wandering through Paris, Provence and Lyon and took in… Read more
During our trip to New Orleans in October, a new found love for the city emerged after a not-so-great first trip there five years ago. And while it was a short day and a half trip, I fell in love with NOLA. Today, we all get to relive a quick… Read more
Alaska quickly became one of my favorite states a couple years ago when we made the trip up to Anchorage and explored the Kenai Peninsula and Seward. I’ve often reminisced about maybe having a vacation house in Alaska one day, that’s how special the state is to me. So when… Read more
While Savannah and Charleston are gorgeous in photos, it’s when you’re really there that the cities come to life. When the Spanish Moss covered trees are blowing in the wind, when the fountains are gently bubbling water as a jazz musician plays a sweet tune in the air, those are… Read more
Over Christmas, we spent a full week adventuring all over Oahu and loved every minute of it. When you really get to slow down and enjoy all the island has to offer, it’s a pretty magical place. We hiked to the Makapu’u Lighthouse for incredible coastal views, watched whales spouting… Read more
During our trip in November to Iceland, I was blown away once again by the beauty of the country. Our very first trip there was in late November and upon our return at that time of year, the more we explored, the more we felt overwhelmed by the brilliance of… Read more
In October for my 31st birthday, Nick and I headed to Paris for a long weekend to take in everything Fall in our favorite city. The trip was, well for no other words, it was magical. Especially as the leaves were falling and the October blue sky was shining, Paris… Read more
There is something magical about Europe anytime of the year, but I’d been dreaming of lavender fields in the Provencal Summer and wandering streets in Spain, stopping for tapas in the Summer evening hours for years. From sipping Rosé wine to café con leche, from churros in a tiny back… Read more
As we made our way from Portland to Yellowstone, every stop we made was unique in its own way and offered an incredible journey through some of the USA’s most beautiful landscapes. So today, you get to join in on our road trip with this video tour of our road… Read more
Our recent trip through Europe saw us exploring early Spring in Amsterdam, visiting Germany for the first time in Munich, and road tripping through Austria. All in all, it was a great trip and since you couldn’t be there with me, here’s a video tour through Amsterdam, Bavaria and Austria… Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day! I thought to celebrate this day of love here on Land of Marvels, we’d take a romantic stroll together (in video format) through the beautiful and romantic city of Stockholm! So if you’re wanting to head to Stockholm, here’s a quick sneak peak of this amazing city…. Read more
After our stop in Shinjuku, we jumped back on the subway and headed to Shibuya for a sight of the famous Shibuya Crossing. This famous crossing in Tokyo is at a busy intersection right near the subway station here and since it’s so busy, the traffic lights all turn to… Read more
We fell hard in love with Tokyo and Japan! Everything from the incredibly kind people to the amazing food to the organization of the city, we thoroughly enjoyed our four days in Tokyo and can’t wait to get back and explore more of Japan in the future. So if you’re… Read more
After spending 48 hours in Beijing and the surrounding areas, we had some pretty incredible travel moments, including a snowy morning at the Great Wall of China. This part of China is well worth seeing and if you find yourself with just 48 hours in the city and the surrounding… Read more