European River Cruise with Viking River Cruises Discovering Europe on an intimate river cruise had been on our travel wish list for years, so we jumped at the opportunity to explore Portugal’s celebrated Douro Valley with Viking River Cruises. The tour we did is called Portugal’s River of Gold. It’s a 10 day itinerary that begins in Lisbon and […]
Should you stay at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu when you visit Oahu, Hawaii?
Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii After we decided to visit the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, the next decision was if we should stay at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Being one of the most iconic beaches in the world, it seemed like a logical place to stay. However, when we posted the question on our social media […]
Everything you need to know about an Alaska cruise on Celebrity Eclipse
Please note. We went on this Alaska cruise on Celebrity Eclipse 6 months BEFORE the global pandemic. There have been a lot of changes in the travel industry over the past few years, so please do further research about travel restrictions and requirements before booking. This post was updated March 2023. Everything you need to […]
You can’t go to Ireland and not see these top 10 Ireland attractions
First time visitors to Ireland have a lot of decisions to make. While small in size, this friendly island nation is loaded with awesome things to see and do. It’s not an easy task to decide which Ireland attractions should make your shortlist. In our opinion, Ireland is one of the best travel destinations for […]
15 Things to do in Kobe, Japan
Things to do in Kobe, Japan While it may not have the prestige and quirkiness of Tokyo or the history and culture of Kyoto, the city of Kobe deserves a spot on your Japan travel itinerary. In this Kobe travel guide, we share some of the fun things to do in Kobe, from dipping your […]
15 Photos that will inspire you to travel to Belize
15 Photos that will inspire you to travel to Belize Today we have tropical beaches on the brain. Naturally, our minds wander to the picture perfect beaches in Belize. Our first travel to Belize was a few years ago and we’ve often talked about returning. Belize ranks high on our list of ‘countries we will revisit […]
Is Savannah worth visiting? Quick Travel Guide for Savannah, Georgia
Should you visit Savannah, Georgia? I finally visited Savannah after years of reading about its charming Spanish moss squares and haunted history. The purpose of my visit was to attend a work conference, so I actually didn’t choose to visit Savannah. Which got me thinking – is Savannah worth visiting as a travel destination? It’s […]
10 Common Family Travel Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Family travel mistakes and how to avoid them As we put thought into our upcoming travels, we’re reminded of the lessons learned while traveling with young children – also known as our family travel mistakes. We’ve taken our boys to quite a few places over the last few years and each trip has taught us […]
