Often landing among the top destinations for a honeymoon, my (newly minted) husband and I selected Greece for our two-week trip and would do it all over again if we could. With a late April wedding, we hit the Greek Islands a little earlier than most, just as several of the islands were waking backContinue reading “Our Two-Week Honeymoon Itinerary in Greece”
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Exploring Mendoza: A Guide to Argentina’s Wine Region
Set against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains, Mendoza is Argentina’s famous wine region best known for producing Malbecs and Cabernet Sauvignon. After cancelling a trip in 2021 due to COVID, we finally made the long journey down to Argentina four years later with a determination to imbibe as much as possible in this newContinue reading “Exploring Mendoza: A Guide to Argentina’s Wine Region”
Scottish Fine Dining: Number One Restaurant Review
My husband and I like to book one fancy meal on each trip we take and, for our quick trip to Edinburgh, we selected Number One, a Scottish fine dining restaurant located in The Balmoral Hotel. After reading a handful of reviews, previewing the tasting menu, and learning that the Executive Chef was the headContinue reading “Scottish Fine Dining: Number One Restaurant Review”
Savoring San Sebastian: Plan Your Own Pintxos Crawl
Located in the Basque Country of Spain, San Sebastian is a coastal town near the border of France that boasts the most Michelin-starred restaurants per capita in Europe making it a foodie heaven. While the rest of Spain is known for tapas, San Sebastian refers to their small snacks as pintxos (PEEN-chohs) and indulging inContinue reading “Savoring San Sebastian: Plan Your Own Pintxos Crawl”
The Perfect 2 Day Paris Itinerary
Ah, Paris! The city of love, lights, and endless charm. Planning a whirlwind 48-hours in this beautiful city? Let’s discuss! Whether you’re a first-timer (as I was!) or well on your way to living the full-on Parisian lifestyle, Paris always has something new to offer. Here’s how to make the most of your short stay.Continue reading “The Perfect 2 Day Paris Itinerary”
Discovering Shibuya: Izakaya Bar Hopping in Tokyo
One of my favorite ways to explore a neighborhood is by booking a local tour. After arriving in Tokyo, we knew we wanted to spend time in the Shibuya neighborhood and opted to book this small group bar hopping tour through which included food and drinks at three Izakaya bars. Shockingly, we were the onlyContinue reading “Discovering Shibuya: Izakaya Bar Hopping in Tokyo”
A Weekend in Banff National Park
Thanks to another cheap flight deal from Going, I planned a quick 3-day weekend trip to Banff in June for a double birthday trip with a friend. While I was a little nervous about crowds and high prices knowing that it would be high season, I am so glad that we went. The temperature wasContinue reading “A Weekend in Banff National Park”
5 Reasons to Book a Cooking Class While Traveling
There are many reasons we travel… we travel to see new places, to learn about other cultures, to meet new people, to see history come to life, and even to taste new foods and one of my favorite ways to to hit all of those reasons in a single activity is by booking a cookingContinue reading “5 Reasons to Book a Cooking Class While Traveling”
Wine Tasting Around the World
As I began drafting this post, it dawned on me that I drink a lot of wine. Like, a lot. Especially while traveling. Whether I’m doing a wine tour, visiting a wine region, finding wine bars in cities, or simply deciding where to travel based on my desire to drink that country’s wine, wine isContinue reading “Wine Tasting Around the World”
A 6-Day Itinerary for Japan
Perhaps it’s your first time traveling far from home or it’s your first trip to a foreign-speaking country. Perhaps it’s your first time in Asia or maybe it’s all of the above. Regardless of the reason, planning a trip to Japan can feel overwhelming; I know it did at least for me when I bookedContinue reading “A 6-Day Itinerary for Japan”
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