Sustainably exploring the world one vacation day at a time!
Another year is coming to an end, which is really hard to believe. I feel like time is going by faster and faster with each passing year. That being said, we had some great trips this year! As in years past, we still believe it is possible to travel big without quitting our normal 9:00 …
Rome – city of history, romance, and food. Rome is quite possibly one of the most sought after cities in Europe where locals, tourists, and even religious pilgrims fill the streets and piazzas. I visited this city as a teenager many years ago (20 to be exact) and was in awe of all there was …
Many years ago, I was fortunate enough to spend a month exploring Europe. This was my first time overseas and it’s easy to say that this was a life changing trip for me. While my love of travel was born long before this particular trip, my time in Europe was a tipping point for me. …
Traveling by train in Italy is a great way to explore this beautiful country. First time train travel in a foreign country can be a little daunting to some. Making sure all of your base are covered allows train travel to go smooth as possible. Our first train trip was without any issues. If you’re …
When traveling, two of the most expensive parts of a journey are getting to where you’re going and staying where you’re at. Some hotels can have hefty price tags and hostels aren’t for everyone. If you are looking for an off the wall place to stay that is super clean, safe, incredibly welcoming, and an …
In the spirit of a new year, I’ve decided to start doing quarterly “roundups” of our travel activities. Oftentimes, there are things going on behind the scenes and sometimes our actual experiences don’t make it into an official blog post for many months due to the nature of my schedule. These posts will offer glimpses of our travel happenings …
Pompeii, Italy is a critical, and well known, part of Western cultural history and the entire world. Many efforts have gone into preserving Pompeii, which is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Presently, there are six major conservation problems: ordinary decay, inadequate water management, damage from UV radiation, overgrown vegetation, incompatible conservation and restoration work from …
Once upon a time, on a bit of a whim, I ended up in Madrid. I went with a group of total strangers through an art trip offered by a local college. I was pretty desperate to get out of town and I wanted to go somewhere refreshingly far away. I am so glad I …
In the winter, my activities change a little. I have a big list of “to-do’s” and most of the projects involve cleaning and organizing. It was cold this morning, so I decided to spend a little time organizing old photos. I came across photos from my first trip to Europe, which always makes me reminisce …