San Francisco had been on my bucket list for quite a while given all of the beautiful pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay area and it did not disappoint. My husband and I spent 2 full days in the city so here are my must do activities in the area: Lombard Street– Read More…
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3 Days in Yosemite National Park
Ok, my husband and I were in Yosemite National Park for almost 3 days and we made the most of our time there. We really did see and do everything you will read about in this post, but I will admit we finished every day completely exhausted and asleep by 9 pm. As you can Read More…
Exploring Door County, Wisconsin
My husband and I had two days in Door County on our recent road trip of Wisconsin. I found there to be two personalities of Door County, the towns that dot the peninsula which are full of boutique shops, galleries and restaurants and then the state and county parks full of beautiful hikes and scenery. Read More…
4 Places in Madison, Wisconsin with Spectacular Views
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…
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…