Travel blog for working couples interested in affordable luxury, sustainable travel and a wide variety of ways to explore the world!
The newest tourist attraction in Las Vegas is The Highroller at the LINQ. It’s incredibly popular and modeled after similar observation wheels like the London Eye.  Because it is the newest attraction, The Highroller has a reputation of being a bit of a tourist trap, but that was not our experience at all. Welcome to By Land and …
Ever wonder what it would be like to have a place like the Smithsonian National Zoo all to yourself? It is possible and pretty simple to do. All you have to do is go to the zoo first thing in the morning, in February, when the wind chill makes it feel like it’s 14 degrees …
The Omni Shoreham is a large hotel in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. and it is full of history and elegance. The building itself is incredibly large and full of a wide variety of beautiful decorative details. Filled with ornate moldings, ceiling medallions, crystal chandeliers, and other intricate elements, the attention to classic …
Over the next seven days, I will be visiting opposite sides of the country, experiencing big differences in weather, and traveling for very different purposes. I am scheduled to return home on Thursday evening from a work trip in Washington, D.C., and then will fly out for a fun weekend away in Las Vegas on …
All over the world there are countless amazing beaches. Perfectly soft white sand, crashing waves, bright sunshine, and swaying palm trees. Coming from a place that is completely landlocked, a day at the beach is oftentimes the stuff of dreams. However, we all know that sometimes things aren’t what we imagine them to be. Here’s our list …
As winter really sets in, more and more people are longing from a break away from the shovels and frigid temperatures in exchange for some R&R by the beach. Generally topping the list of places to go are sunny, all-inclusive resorts where you can fly, stay, eat, and play for one bundled price. Like anything, …
Puerto Vallarta is nestled in between an unexpected quantity of mountains and the waters of Banderas Bay. It is beautiful! We decided to spend our last vacation of 2015 here as it was easy to access and still affordable in the inflated peak Christmas travel season. Let me just say that although we were glad …
There’s many reasons why I love travel. Experiencing new cultures and expanding my worldview while learning about others, discovering amazing sites, enjoying new foods, and seeing a side of life different from my own. Really, the list of reasons goes on and on. One of my favorite things about traveling is getting to try new …
Sunsets are high on my list of things I love. They are continually beautiful, awe inspiring, and free. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good sunrise too, but I’m generally just not as functional at that hour of the day.
On the winding back roads of northeast Wyoming, lies America’s first national monument, Devils Tower. This is an amazing site, which was created millions of years ago…