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Chickens, Arts, Alligators, and Beaches – What We Loved About Traveling to Tampa

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 

A Weekend Away in Vermont: A 4 Day Itinerary

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 

9 Great Things to Do in Vienna as a First Time Visitor

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 

Alaskan Adventure: A 12-Day Itinerary

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 

The Salton Sea: An Ecological Disaster You Should Absolutely Visit

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 

A Day of Wine Tasting in Yakima Valley, WA

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 

Our Favorite Things to do in Isla Holbox & Other Travel Tips

Our Favorite Things to do in Isla Holbox & Other Travel Tips

Isla Holbox in Mexico’s Quintana Roo State is a beach-lover’s dream. This island just off the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula offers a package of relaxation and beach-bumness that we could all use after going through years of a global pandemic. White sand beaches? 

Day Hike in the Catskills: Overlook Mountain Trail

Day Hike in the Catskills: Overlook Mountain Trail

If you’re looking for a great day hike in the Catskills, the Overlook Mountain Trail provides a fulfilling mix of exercise, views, attractions, and proximity to good food and drink. In all fairness, that describes a lot of trails in the Catskills, which is why