This January, my husband and I revisited Fiji! We stayed at beautiful Shangri-La Resort and really enjoyed our time exploring the culture and unwinding at the beach. I wanted to put this post together to share a realistic view of what a short resort stay might cost in Fiji when flying from the US, and to share a few tips to save money on a … Continue reading Fiji for Two on a Budget
This past April, we took an incredible G Adventures overland camping tour of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. We spent 15 days with a small group of other 18-to-30-somethings camping in tents and traveling everywhere in the Lando. We saw the incredible natural wonders of the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, and Matobo Hills and spotted wildlife on two river cruises and four game drives. It … Continue reading 30 Awesome Things To Do in Southern Africa
Like many people, I’ve been itching to scratch “See the Northern Lights” off my bucket list for ages. Back in March, there was an amazing display that could be seen throughout most of Minnesota and I… missed it. I had no idea until the next day, when my social media was filled with gorgeous pictures of the Northern Lights! I vowed I wouldn’t make the … Continue reading How to See the Northern Lights (And Why Now’s the Perfect Time To Book Your Trip!)
As you know, I love spending long weekends in different US cities–and those trips can be surprisingly affordable too! In January this year, we spent a fantastic long weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. While we enjoyed the architecture, friendly people, warm (to us!) weather, music, and museums (I can see why the WW2 Museum was ranked as the #3 museum in the US on TripAdvisor!), … Continue reading 20 Must-Try New Orleans Foods & Drinks
In October 2022, I took a great trip with my dad up to Canada to see polar bears in the wild. We spent five days hanging out in Winnipeg, doing Canadian things like going to a hockey game, visiting the polar bears at Assiniboine Park Zoo, and checking out the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, but the highlight of the trip was definitely the … Continue reading Review of Frontiers North One-Day Polar Bear Adventure
Over Memorial Day weekend this year, we visited Asheville, North Carolina. We’d heard good things about its natural areas and outdoor activities, proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (not to mention the Blue Ridge Parkway!), the Biltmore Estate, and its breweries and restaurants. It also happened to be over our eighth wedding anniversary, so we had fun celebrating that on this trip as well! … Continue reading 12 Reasons to Visit Asheville, North Carolina
This month we took an excellent trip to Florida. We flew to Tampa and drove all around southern Florida, hanging out at beaches, looking for wildlife, eating great food, watching sunsets, and taking a nice warm break from the harsh Minnesota winter! I wanted to share our itinerary so you can plan your own trip to Florida, so here’s a brief look at what we … Continue reading Florida Road Trip: 10 Days in Tampa, Miami, the Everglades & the Keys
Nothing says calm like a room full of books. When traveling, I love looking out for beautiful libraries or interesting bookstores to stop by, and I thought I’d share my personal favorites. This list of twenty-two gorgeous bookstores and libraries starts with a few I’ve been lucky enough to visit, and includes more I hope to visit in the future! 1. Austrian National Library – … Continue reading 22 Beautiful Libraries & Bookstores for Your Bucket List
Anyone who’s visited my house (or office at work, back when I wasn’t working from home) knows I’m a huge fan of houseplants! I love the way they liven up the space and bring in some nature and greenery, even in the middle of winter. Some of my oldest houseplants are eight or nine years old, and I’ve tried many varieties along the way. I … Continue reading 13 Houseplants You Won’t Kill
I can’t believe that it was two years ago this month that I visited Austria! All the snow we’ve been having is making me miss the cozy Alpine town of Maria Alm, Austria (I may have been stalking the webcam of the nearby ski trails a little bit!). It doesn’t look like travel will be safe for quite a while longer, but once it is … Continue reading Baking Austrian Marble Cake (Marmorgugelhupf)