“Travel improves the mind wonderfully, and does away with all one’s prejudices.”
— Oscar Wilde
“The Happy Prince and Other Tales”
Traveling can be exhilarating, exhausting, and exciting. Follow along with us as we plan travel adventures in and around our full-time jobs and busy lives. Check out our About Us page to learn more about us and this site!
Latest Travels
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Chickens, Arts, Alligators, and Beaches – What We Loved About Traveling to Tampa
Hello, world. We are back from a quick long weekend away to the Sunshine State – Florida. It was a much needed break from the cold and gloomy weather New Jersey has been experiencing lately. While only there for four full days, we took in …
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A Weekend Away in Vermont: A 4 Day Itinerary
We just got back from a weekend away in Vermont, and just like every time we head up to the Green Mountain State, we never want to leave. Every time we go up for a long weekend, we seem to want to extend our trip …
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9 Great Things to Do in Vienna as a First Time Visitor
Emerging from the subway at 9:30 in the morning, bright-eyed and crazy jet lagged, was like stepping into a different era in time. Vienna’s iconic St. Stephen’s Cathedral loomed ahead, and the City’s eclectic cultural history was visible all around us. Once the seat of …
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Alaskan Adventure: A 12-Day Itinerary
While John and I have been to a lot of fun and interesting places together, Alaska offered some of the most unique and exciting opportunities we’ve yet to experience. The places we stayed ranged from a comfy room by the seaside with a fire pit …
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The Salton Sea: An Ecological Disaster You Should Absolutely Visit
The Salton Sea is a mesmerizing destination with a complicated history. For one thing, this body of water was never supposed to exist in the first place. The Salton Sea and its surrounding communities are scenes of contradictions that are being desecrated by the very …
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A Day of Wine Tasting in Yakima Valley, WA
“What is wine really about? Enjoyment.” Aldo Sohm, Wine Simple Enjoyment! Pure and simple. Wine brings us together; it crosses cultural divides, links the present to the past, implores us to try new experiences, and let’s be honest – have you ever actually had a …
