It’s unreal to think that a year has passed since Kevin and I got married in downtown Los Angeles after 13 years together. And as we joke, in gay years, it’s even longer! How quickly a year passes. I feel so lucky. To celebrate our 1-year wedding anniversary, we’d be…
A trip to New Zealand wouldn’t be complete without a stop in Rotorua, located about a 3 hour drive south east of Auckland on the North Island. If you’re looking for a quiet, pastoral village… Well, Rotorua might not be the right place for you. This town is buzzing with…
Let’s face it. I’ve never been into science fiction or fantasy. I haven’t read a single Harry Potter novel and couldn’t even begin to fake knowing the plotline for Lord of the Rings (other than it involves a ring… And a gremlin-like creature who constantly says, “my precious”). And yes,…
We finally arrived in New Zealand! After the 13-hour New Zealand Air flight direct from Los Angeles, we were ready to get out and explore. Like most travelers, Auckland will be your first stop. But don’t make the mistake of skipping it. After all, this is New Zealand’s largest city…
Traveling to Panama City, Central America? And looking for an ideal 1-week itinerary? Well, you’ve come to the right place! When Kevin and I began planning our 7-day vacation in Panama, I was a little overwhelmed. Beyond seeing the Panama Canal, we weren’t really sure what else would be unique….
Looking for ideas to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Panama City? When we booked a trip to Panama, we had no idea how tough it would be to figure out our New Year’s Eve plans. We could find PLENTY of stories about New Year’s in Panama City. Except one MINOR problem…
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…
This weekend marks the official start of December, which got us wondering — just where did the year go? We always know when winter officially arrives in LA, when the ice skating rinks start popping up at your local shopping complex with everyone in their heavy winter jackets (and it’s…
People come to Homer, Alaska, for a lot of reasons — to hike, try their luck at fishing or just to explore the quaint town full of art galleries and gift shops. Quaint Homer — love all the shopping! But Homer is also an excellent launching pad for bear viewing…
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,…
