“No repeats. There’s too much to see!” This is always my response to the suggestion of repetitive events. I think it is fully possible to enjoy and appreciate a situation without the need to make it an annual affair. The exception to this? Asheville. Up until about 5 years ago, I probably couldn’t have pinned …
“Don’t ask any questions, don’t touch it, and don’t try to peek under the sheet.” These were Matt’s instructions as he hauled a mystery box half the size of our sofa through the front door to our tiny apartment. Ummm, what? Doesn’t he realize there is no cap to my level of curiosity? I don’t …
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Matt and I just returned home from our 2nd annual fishing trip in the Florida Keys. It has quickly become one of our most anticipated vacation spots. I’m not sure I’d survive the summer heat there, but March seems to bring the perfect weather. Flip flops, cool breezes, and sunny skies. Last year – our …
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Savannah was never really on our radar although in hindsight, it should have been because this city is absolutely incredible. The food, the constant stream of live music, the easy to navigate streets, and the abundance of southern charm. Sometimes a destination chooses you, and Savannah called our names when we stumbled upon airfare so …
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So you want to go Iceland? We all do, it’s such a hot spot destination these days, and for good reason. With beautiful landscapes, the endless opportunity for adventure around every waterfall, and a population of people full of whimsy and charm, the allure of this country is not easily overlooked. About 3 years ago, …
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How do you convince your fiance who can barely sit in a car for 2 hours to travel all the way to Africa? You promise him wine. Lots of it. One of my major selling points for our trip to South Africa was that we would spend some time in the wine region, Stellenbosch. In …
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Oh Cape Town, your beauty beckoned me from across the Atlantic. Your haute cuisine, your unparalleled scenic views, your laid-back, cool-to-the-core style. I was sooo looking forward to relaxing on your beaches. Matt and I decided after a few nights in a tented situation followed by a B&B in Zambia, we deserved to treat ourselves …
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For many people, myself included, the idea of going on an African safari seems far-fetched. When I first brought the idea up to Matt he quickly dismissed me saying, “we can’t afford that!” The thing is, we can afford that, though it certainly required some sacrifice. I put in many hours at a second job …
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There is just something about autumn that makes you want to get outdoors and into nature. The changing of the leaves, crisp fall air, and that beautiful golden light. For Matt and I, that means a lot of hiking. Ok, some hiking. Ok, ok, minimal hiking! At any rate, we had our hearts set on …
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As soon as we booked our flights to South Africa, I knew I had to build space in our itinerary to make the trek to Victoria Falls. A bucket list item of mine for many years, one I thought I might never cross off. Matt quibbled about the cost of the extra plane ticket to …
