recipes for traveling the world
Snuggled up to the German border in northeastern France and seated on the Rhine River is the charming city of Strasbourg. As it is a combination of my two favorite European cultures, a stop here on our way to Paris was a must. We arrived […]
Back in 2017, I had the bright idea of celebrating my 30th birthday the following year at one of the most exclusive and acclaimed restaurants in the United States – Alinea in Chicago. Turning 30 wasn’t a prospect that upset me, it just felt like […]
When we were planning our European trip and trying to decide where we wanted to go, Kody and I both wanted to visit Switzerland. Geneva seemed like the easiest city to get to along the route we were building, so we started looking into it. […]
I’ve been thinking about doing this post for a long time, but I wasn’t sure how to go about it. The truth is: the best way is to be as transparent and open as possible. Kody and I really want to be able to inspire […]
To say we were excited about our first experience WWOOFing is a complete understatement. It would be a total jump from our normal travel routine of walking and sightseeing. We would be required to do daily manual labor, which we were happy to partake in, […]
Lomo saltado is a popular dish in South America that originated in Peru. It’s simple comfort food consisting of sliced steak, vegetables, rice, and… fries. The addition of french fries in this dish makes it seem fun and extravagant to someone used to an American […]
We are in Athens. After a long day of driving, the afternoon sun is setting, the street lights are turning on and we are just arriving to our AirBnb – one that has great reviews and spacious looking photos. Oftentimes, these AirBnb’s are in great […]
We are driving from our exciting stay in Rome to beautiful and culturally rich Florence. For the first time on a road trip we have company – Barbara, or Babs as we call her. She met us in Rome with another dear friend, Tyler. After […]
Our travel day to London was a long one. We had a 2.5-hour drive from Paris to Calais, France; then a 3-hour ferry ride from Calais to Dover, England; followed by another 2-hour drive to London. The last leg was also fraught with anxiety since […]
If you want to gain a more authentic experience in new areas while traveling for next to nothing then house-sitting may be for you. While we have been traveling long-term, we have entrusted people to care for our home and pets, and we feel it’s […]
Cruising is enjoyable and fun for us. We love being able to sit back, be wined and dined, have our room cleaned, and wake up in new locations. It is one of our most favorite things to do. However, cruises can be quite expensive unless […]
Ah, credit cards. People either love them or hate them. We love them! They have been so useful in fulfilling our travel dreams. We have earned 25+ reward nights at very nice and well-located hotels. We have been able to reduce cruise fares by choosing […]
It can be quite daunting to determine what all you need to bring when you are setting out for long-term travel. Not too much to weigh your pack down, but not too little that you will be running around trying to find the essentials. Therefore, […]