Last November, when weekend travel was still a happy possibility, JC and I made a trip over to Budapest in Hungary. We had heard a lot of positive things about Budapest and were eager to see what all the fuss was for ourselves. From the Szechenyi thermal baths to the indoor street food market at […]
Continue ReadingHow to Plan Your Destination Engagement Photoshoot
JC and I spent this past Christmas and New Year’s in Peru. We used the opportunity to meet with our wedding planners and see venues for our Peru wedding next year. I also arranged for us to take our engagement photos with our wedding photographer and videographer while we were there. For us, a destination […]
Continue ReadingTop 10 Lisbon, Portugal | Everything to See & Do
Our last weekend trip in Europe before my impending due date (June 1st!) was a trip to Lisbon. After our weekend in Faro, the south of Portugal, in December of last year, I had fallen in love with Portugal. Between the delicious food and kind people, I could not wait to make a return trip. […]
Continue ReadingHow to Spend 48 Hours in Faro & the Algarve | Portugal
Since moving to Berlin in 2018, we always look for ways to escape the winter cold. Tickets to warm weather destinations like Spain, Italy and Portugal are also usually cheaper December through February because it isn’t beach weather. This December we spotted 50€ tickets round trip to Faro direct from Berlin and decided to pull […]
Continue ReadingHow to Do Morocco in Three Days | Camel Trek & Overnight in the Merzouga Desert
In March 2008, JC and I went to Morocco with his family following his MBA graduation from ESADE in Barcelona. While making our itinerary, there were many cities in Morocco we were interested in visiting — Chefchaouen, Marrakech, Essaouira and Fes, to name a few. However, our number one priority was to take a camel […]
Continue ReadingHow to Enjoy Cozumel, Mexico | What to Do & Where to Eat
This past May, JC and I went to Playa del Carmen for my best friend’s wedding. We stayed in Playa for a week and then traveled with the bride and groom to the island of Cozumel for four days of beautiful sea, amazing snorkeling and some delicious taquerías. Cozumel is an easy add-on trip if […]
Continue ReadingAll the Reasons Why You Should Visit Bruges | Belgium
In September, we flew with my brother and his girlfriend to Brussels, Belgium from Berlin before meeting up with my parents in Amsterdam. We stayed in Brussels two nights and took a day trip to Bruges by train. The train ride from Brussels to Bruges is only one hour, making it an easy journey. Bruges […]
Continue ReadingAmsterdam with Family | How to Plan a Family-Friendly Trip
When one thinks of Amsterdam, coffee shops and the Red Light District may come to mind. Not exactly family friendly, right? Wrong. Amsterdam can also be super family friendly, as proven by mine and JC’s trip there in September with my parents, brother and his girlfriend. Below you can find a list of everything we […]
Continue ReadingHow to Have an Amazing Vacation in Playa del Carmen | Top 5 Things to Do
In May, JC and I went to Playa del Carmen for my best friend’s wedding. One of the best parts of having a destination wedding is that it’s a great opportunity to travel with all of your wedding guests. JC and I had a blast experiencing all Playa del Carmen has to offer, both before […]
Continue ReadingHow to do Playa del Carmen on a Budget | Outside the All-Inclusive Resorts
JC and I went to Playa del Carmen, Mexico in May this year for my best friend’s wedding. I had been to Mexico twice before. Once I stayed in an all-inclusive resort and the other time in hostels/hotels. JC had been to Cancun before and had also stayed at an all-inclusive resort. My best friend’s […]
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