Pre-Vacation To Do Checklist – 5 Day Countdown

April 22, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

If you read previous posts, you know that at this stage, my bag is packed and zipped. The checklist I’m talking about today, is the pre vacation to-dos. Before leaving on any extended trip, I make sure I leave certain things done at home so that upon returning I don’t need to step into housekeeping […]

Planning Out 2022 Adventures

February 21, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

It’s been a bit since our last post. Year-end was a hectic one; family, holidays, and just life in general. Now, after having some time to recharge, we are excited to start planning our 2022 adventures. But first, how much stuff does a couple need?! Started the year by assessing our closet situation and inventorying […]

Madeira, Our Final Stop!

October 25, 2021.Reading time 18 minutes.

When visiting your family takes you to a beautiful destination, you must go (you must go, regardless). This was the case with our most recent visit to Madeira islands, current home to my parents. This was our final stop in this european trip. Madeira is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal, the other […]

Exploring a New Island – Mallorca

October 17, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

view of the ocean with some pines and houses on cliffs

Just a quick hour and half flight from Madrid, off the east coast of Spain, in the Mediterranean Sea, you find the island of Mallorca. It’s the largest of the four main Balearic Islands. Part of Spain, this beautiful island with turquoise waters, amazing coves, sandy beaches, and small picturesque towns was the perfect destination […]

Losing Oneself in the Streets of Madrid

October 9, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

We started our 2-week European adventure in the capital city of Madrid. While I had passed through the city many times, this was actually my first time spending time and visiting the city. We choose the Eurostars Plaza Mayor as our base for this trip. This was a great location to visit the key sites […]

Mexico Escape

June 22, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Just returning from our first trip since January 2020. We have taken road trips around the western U.S., but this was our first trip that involved flying, and an international destination. For the most part, it wasn’t as bad as I had anticipated. Everything was pretty much flying-as-usual, just with a mask. Our flight was […]