The Panama Canal is fascinating because it’s one of the only places that exists within one country, yet has had other countries spearhead its construction, and where countless other countries use it regularly and have a stake in how it is managed, operated, and maintained. The Canal has a rich (and often unpleasant) history but […]
Places to See, Things to Do
Where to visit, and When, Why, and What the heck to do while you’re there.
Valparaíso or Viña del Mar: What You Really Need to Know About These Two Coastal Chilean Cities
If you’re planning a trip to Chile’s coast, you’re probably wondering whether Valparaíso or Viña del Mar is the right city for you. One is a Bohemian port town, and the latter, a more cosmopolitan beach destination. Both are about an hour and a half away from Santiago so it’s easy to visit as a […]
One Day in Santiago, Chile: A Whirlwind Itinerary for a Quick Stopover
Santiago, Chile has a huge international airport, (the third busiest in South America), and is often a jumping off point for other adventures in Chile and beyond. We spent a leisurely five days here but it is possible to see quite a bit of the city in just a day or two. So if you’re […]
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went to Quebec City
I did plenty of research before heading over to this most-French of all North American cities but there were still some things that we weren’t quite prepared for. Below are four surprises we encountered in Quebec City. Consider yourself forewarned! 1. Quebec City is hilly. VERY HILLY. It is not a good city for the […]
Fredericksburg’s Finest Restaurant is…a Greenhouse
I have mixed feelings about this post. On one hand, I want to share my incredible experience and hope that it inspires others but I also kind of want to keep this all to myself. The more exclusive my experience stays, the fancier I feel. But y’all – I want you to know this place […]
Day Trip from Austin, Part IV: North to Georgetown
It’s here, the final day trip from Austin. We’re heading north to Georgetown, Texas! I’ve already posted about going South to New Braunfels, West to breweries, and East to parks so it’s only fitting to end with a day trip that incorporates a little bit of everything in its own unique way. North of Austin: […]
Day Trip from Austin, Part III: East to Parks and Pies
We’re going East of Austin, Texas for part three of my four part “directional” day trips series. You can get an early start and squeeze all the sights in or just pick one to make a day trip on its own. I’ve already posted about heading South to New Braunfels and West to breweries but […]
Day Trip from Austin, Part II: West to Hill Country Brews and Views
This is part two of my four part series on day trips from Austin, Texas – one from each direction: north, south, east, west. Last week I posted about driving south to New Braunfels and now we’re going west – towards breweries, distilleries, wineries, and wide open hill country views. Pretty much every place mentioned […]
Day Trip from Austin, Part I: South to New Braunfels
This is the first in a four part series about day trips you can take from Austin, Texas. In each post I’ll showcase a fun destination that’s just a short drive away from Austin in one of the four compass directions: north, south, east, west. First up – heading South. Here’s how to spend a […]
I Forgot to Tell You About Korcula
I fully meant to spend more time blogging about our trip to Korcula island, off the coast of Croatia but Christmas came, and other trips just sort of pushed it out of mind. What a shame because this one deserves some reliving.