I had to pinch myself when my plane officially landed in Siem Reap. I had already spent almost two weeks in Asia, exploring both Hong Kong and Thailand ... but Cambodia? It was a dream come true for me. Angkor Wat was at the top of my bucket list, and just being in its vicinity was life-changing. A friendly tuk-tuk driver met my friend and I at the Siem Reap airport, and … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways to Save Money on your Family Vacation
Summer is almost here and that means VACATION TIME! Traveling with kids can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Here are ten simple tips to help you save money on your next family vacation. 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Family Vacation 1. Road Trip — There isn't a better way to save money on transportation for a family than to drive. Take out a map and look at … [Read more...]
Eighteen Travels for 2018
In 2010, I started January off with a blog post listing 10 places I wanted to travel to in that year. It was a bucket list of sorts that branched out into a yearly tradition of "must visit" destinations that called me in some shape or form. Now, eight years later, I've had a chance to look back at that post - 10 Travels for 2010 - and I'm thrilled to report that I've since … [Read more...]
Carly Rae Jepsen Live from the Carnival Splendor Lido Deck
How many of you have had the song "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen stuck in your head on at least one occasion? Don't lie, the song was a mega-hit! My daughter and I would listen (and sing with full hand emotions!) to it in the car on repeat when it first debuted in 2012. It's hard to believe it's been six years sing it was released, and now the song has more than 1 … [Read more...]
When It’s All About the Journey – A Quirky California Road Trip in the Kia Niro PHEV
As a hard-core traveler, I find most of my adventures are all about the destination. Travel time is simply a means to an end— with my trip truly beginning once I’ve arrived at my designated location. I’ve seen the journey/destination quotes on countless travel blogs and Pinterest pages, but I never really “got” it. I always chalked it up to the fact that I wasn’t a solo … [Read more...]
Celebrating Carnival in Dusseldorf, Germany
If Mardi Gras and Halloween had a baby, it would be Carnival in Dusseldorf, Germany. That's the best way to describe the extravaganza that's held yearly from the 'Hoppeditz Awakening' on November 11th until Ash Wednesday. The highlight of the celebration is the Rose Monday Parade, with elaborate floats, costumes, and candy for revelers young and old. Everyone, and I mean … [Read more...]
Planning a Family Vacation to Amsterdam
This post is brought to you by Swissotel. All opinions are my own. My husband and I took a river cruise from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands last year, for our 10th anniversary, and completely fell in love with both destinations. It was our first time visiting these countries, and though very different, each had its own charm that made us want to come back for … [Read more...]
