Vienna and the Vineyards of Austria
When a trip to Budapest was canceled at the last minute, we quickly changed plans and opted for a few days of wine tasting in Austria. We fell in love with Vienna the night we arrived and immediately wished we had planned for more than a few days in this beautiful country. We spent the…
Relaxing in Cartagena Colombia
After the completion of a trial my boyfriend had long been working on, we were both more than ready for a vacation. We quickly booked our tickets for a 5-day 6-night adventure to Cartagena, Colombia with only three days to plan our itinerary before leaving! Wanting to split our vacation into two parts, we spent…
Winter in Salzburg
When living in Austria several years ago, we noticed that our holidays took a different pace than usual. While they were still full of all the wonderful Christmas festivities we normally had, somehow they involved much less pressure. While being far from home during the holiday season certainly has its drawbacks, sometimes a new place…
Food and Culture in New Orleans
I’ll be the first to admit I didn’t see the value in maintaining New Orleans following hurricane Katrina. How could such a vulnerable city be worth saving? It took exactly 37 seconds for me to realize how wrong I was once we arrived for our New Orleans vacation. New Orleans is a cultural treat because…
Masai Mara Game Reserve of Kenya
Having gone on safari in South Africa last year, I was instantly struck with the safari bug. Wanting to take our experiences to the next level, my wife and I researched where in Africa we could do just that. We kept coming back to the Masai Mara in Kenya and planned a trip to visit…
Exploring Provence
Last year I was able to be part of a photography retreat in the south of France. I already heard and read a lot about Provence, but I had yet to visit the region. I found this reason alone to stay a few extra days and explore the beauty of the area. At the end…
Markets of Marrakech
Marrakech is an incredible place with fantastic food and lovely people. The city is busy, and loud, and truly designed to get lost in. During our stay we found our digital maps to be completely unreliable and the paper map from our hotel hardly helpful. Streets have been renamed a number of times, from the…
Cheese Making in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is an incredible vacation destination with many relaxing and adventurous activities to take part in. From bird watching and white water rafting, to zip-lining and scuba diving, there’s never a dull moment in this country. However, when I travel it’s always the unique moments that are the most memorable and in Costa Rica…
Luxury at Sugar Beach Hotel in St. Lucia
This past January, my husband and I decided to flee the polar vortex in New York and travel to a much warmer climate. We decided to escape to Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Hotel in St. Lucia, and it was probably one of the best vacations I have ever had. Located on over 100 acres of…
Lanzarote and the Southern Islands of Spain
When my girlfriend was gifted with a trip to Lanzarote for graduation, we jumped at the opportunity to travel with a few friends to explore the amazing landscape, beautiful beaches, and incredible food that the island had to offer. We were looking for a relaxing getaway and that was just exactly what we found. Not…
Honeymooning in Ireland
For our honeymoon, my husband surprised me with a trip to Ireland. He told me to pack for all types of weather and then revealed the location on our wedding day. To say I was ecstatic is an understatement! My husband is half Irish, and although we’ve visited China before (as a tribute to my…
Breathtaking Scenes from Paris
While I had been to Paris a few times before, I had yet to visit with my treasured film camera in tow. On my most recent trip to the area I was after just one thing, the very best view of the city. I longed to see the soft creme buildings with a distant Eiffel…