Kevin and I just got back from visiting family in Jacksonville, Florida, for Thanksgiving. While it was our first time here, we had no idea it would be so large. Believe it or not, Jacksonville is the LARGEST city in the continental US, stretching more than 840 square miles. Who…
If someone asked you — real quick, “Where is the pizza capital of the world?” Your first thought might be Italy. Maybe New York City? Okay, Chicago if you’re talking deep dish. But if you were passing through Northeast Pennsylvania, you’d be quickly corrected. Everyone in this neck of the…
One of the best things about Los Angeles is that you can literally explore the city without ever leaving. It’s that spread out. But up until now, we’ve never done a staycation. After all, we wondered, would it actually be THAT different? Is it too self-indulgent? Would we miss the…
Kevin and I love visiting Mexico. It’s a quick and easy trip from California, has delicious food and we get to practice our Spanish (or in my case, typically just repeating “YES” in Spanish no matter whether I understand or not!). But best of all? Mexico is cheap! We can’t pass…
It’s my birthday month — and if there is one thing that I’m good at doing, it’s stretching out a celebration! But this year’s big birthday destination pick even surprised Kevin. When I suggested Pittsburgh, he only had one thing to say — “Pittsburgh…Really??!” But listen up skeptics, Pittsburgh is on…
There are few places in the world we’ve been that are as decadent as Napa Valley (or nearby Sonoma for that matter). While some groan about its commercialization (which is partly true), Napa Valley is home to some of the world’s most exclusive and luxurious experiences. And let’s face it, every so often you…
Even after 10 years of living in Southern California, Kevin is still shocked that we keep finding unique places to explore. Our latest adventure is a perfect example — just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles to experience culture in Bakersfield (words that would likely produce some SERIOUS eye rolls…
We managed to plug in 5 days in Portugal as part of our honeymoon (which also included stops in London and South Spain). Five days in Portugal is a little tight. If only we had all the time in the world! And while this itinerary covers a lot of ground,…
Seville is known for its history, its rich culture and Flamenco dancing. But the city is also a foodie hot spot. For this part of our journey, we decided to take a break from our nightly restaurant routine to see if we could make some of our favorite dishes we’ve…
A big reason for our return to Spain was to experience the sunny, laid-back cities of Andalusia. We debated where to spend most of our honeymoon, and you can’t find a much better combo! One of the beautiful courtyards in Cordoba, where families hang flowers every morning. The region, which…
