A couple weeks ago my husband called me from work and asked me "do you want the good news or the bad news?" Me being me I said, "the bad..." The bad news? He had to go out of town for work. The good news? "We're going to Vegas," he said! Not at all what I was expecting on a … [Read more...]
Toronto Time: A Weekend in the City
Those of you who have been reading the blog since the beginning know that about a year ago we purchased the lakehouse my grandfather built in the 70's and moved from Chicago to Middle-Of-Nowhere-Michigan. We have an apartment in suburban Chicago, and my husband works in … [Read more...]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Planning the Perfect Trip to Fiji
So you’re going to Fiji! Or rather, you’ve decided you WANT to go to Fiji and now you need to plan the perfect trip. It’s Fiji, after all! This is a “dream vacation,” a “once in a lifetime trip,” a “bucket list adventure.” It’s a little different than planning for your usual … [Read more...]
Daytona Beach - Three Weeks in the Florida Sun!
We recently went to Daytona Beach for an extended vacation. My mom has a house about ½ a block from the beach and Daytona is a great area to explore. It is also a great location to use as a jump off point to explore other areas. If you live in the Midwest or … [Read more...]
5 Amazing Waterfalls You Won’t Believe are in Michigan
You probably don't hear "Michigan" and think "waterfalls," but Michigan has some gorgeous waterfalls! They are all in the Upper Peninsula (UP) and located in beautiful state parks. Make a weekend of it and explore all of them! Upper Tahquamenon Falls The Upper Tahquamenon Falls … [Read more...]
10 of the Most Secluded Hotels in the World
If you are truly looking to get away from it all, these hotels are for you. Totally secluded and often super luxurious, these destinations are sure to inspire you to plan your next adventure. Sleep under the stars by night and go on safari adventures by day at … [Read more...]
Adventures in Malaysia - 10 Inspirational Places to See & Things to Do in Malaysia
Can you imagine a more amazingly relaxing vacation than one that includes one of those gorgeous over-water huts? It's hard to imagine. A vacation like that is definitely a bucket list item! You've seen Fiji an the Maldives, but what about Malaysia? Oh. My. Glorious. Goodness. … [Read more...]
I Dream of Iceland - 10 Awesome Things to See and Do on Your Iceland Travel Adventure
I am way late to the Love for Iceland party. I don't know where I've been - probably stuck in the Michigan wilderness we call home - but I am at the party now! Better late than never, right? It seems like Iceland travel is on everyone's mind- and it's easy to see why. With over … [Read more...]
Nashville: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (AKA, The Eclipse of 2017 Roadtrip)
We recently went to Nashville to see the eclipse. Hubby is a space nut and as such, he has been looking forward to the 2017 Eclipse for years. (When we first started dating I found ~several~ pairs of 3D glasses in his apartment. He did not pawn them off as his kids’ … [Read more...]
A Quick Trip to Indy: What to Do in Indianapolis in 24 Hours
We recently went to Nashville to witness the great eclipse of 2017. (You can read all about that misadventure here.) Since we live in Michigan, we drove through Indianapolis to get to Nashville and were pleasantly surprised by what a great town Indianapolis is! The last few times … [Read more...]
