My dad and I had some pretty incredible experiences on our first father-daughter trip. We took a sunrise hot air balloon ride followed by a champagne brunch, saw dozens of beautiful classic cars, enjoyed the Jun Kaneko sculpture exhibition at …
Category: Food
A Walking Food Tour of Scottsdale, Arizona
I have never met a person who doesn't love food. Ask someone what their favorite food is, and you have a guaranteed conversation starter. In fact, that was the opening question posed by our guide from Taste It Tours, who …
11 Things to Do in St. Croix, USVI
The U.S. Virgin Islands are a Caribbean paradise that boasts tropical rainforests, brilliant beaches, and excellent scuba diving. And, if you're a U.S. citizen, you don't even need a passport to visit! Along with the three main islands of St. …
“Keep Austin Weird” in a Texas Weekend
My friend Leah and her family just moved to Austin, Texas, which gave me the perfect excuse for a quick solo trip to the fastest-growing city in America. Austin prides itself on its weirdness, to the point that weird is …
Life and Death in Southern Spain
While Morocco had long been the primary destination for this anniversary adventure, Spain certainly held its own when it came to beautiful scenery and amazing adventures. And what began as an exotic engagement request led to a turning point in our …
Snakes and Shawarma in Marrakech, Morocco
After a magical introduction to Morocco, we took the overnight train from Tangier to Marrakech. It’s a very inexpensive way to travel and covers two bases at once: transportation and accommodation. Our compartment ranged from oven hot to refrigerator cold …
International Travel: Facing the Fear
When Mike and I were engaged, I told him I wanted an exotic adventure to look forward to for our fifth wedding anniversary. I'd traveled quite a bit, but it was all what I considered to be "domestic" travel — lots …
