Madison, Wisconsin sits on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona and is the capitol of Wisconsin. On our recent road trip through the state, my husband and I spent an afternoon in this picturesque city. We found it be quite charming with plenty of options for outdoor summer activities. We visited on a Read More…
Month: July 2017
An Evening in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a great city with plenty of things to do both outdoors and indoors. My husband and I visited the city for one evening on our way to Door County. If you only have a few hours to explore Milwaukee, here are some of the places I recommend visiting: Milwaukee Public Market– As Read More…
One Week in Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu
If you asked me several years ago if I ever thought I would have the opportunity to see Machu Picchu, I probably would have said no. The idea seemed crazy and Peru seemed like a mystery to me, but I am here to tell you that the country is surprisingly accessible. We found it easy Read More…
6 Reasons to Take a Guided Tour of Peru
I am not usually the person who is quick to sign up for guided tours because I want the freedom to plan a trip on my own. I will admit; however, that my husband and I were both a little nervous to travel to South America for the first time. It is easy to read Read More…
Alaska by Land and Sea
If you had a chance to read my earlier blog post about the Canadian Rockies then you already know I was lucky enough to visit one of the most “bucket-listed” places in North America. The second half of our honeymoon was a 10 day Alaskan cruise tour that left from Vancouver, British Columbia and ended Read More…
Why You Should’ve Honeymooned in the Canadian Rockies
Ok, I know the typical honeymoon involves laying on a gorgeous beach sipping fruity drinks and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I find myself becoming bored on beach vacations and the sun really isn’t friendly to someone who is as pale as I am, so I want to offer an alternative honeymoon spot Read More…
Long Weekend in Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City, Michigan
Whenever my husband is lucky enough to have a few days off in a row, we like to take advantage of the opportunity to explore somewhere new. For this long weekend, we decided to head north to Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan. Here is a breakdown of our trip: Friday– We headed out of Indianapolis Read More…