Wait, what? Did we teleport back in time to late 2015/early 2016? Why am I writing about Nicaragua now, more than a year after returning from my Central America backpacking trip? The thing is, I’ve written a good bit about Nicaragua…
Free Honeymoon?! Here’s How We Booked Our Entire Honeymoon for $0
Free honeymoon…? Kiiiiinda sounds like a spammy email you’d get in your junk folder advertising that “YOU’RE THE LUCKY WINNER OF A FREE LUXURY VACATION,” right? Well believe it or not, Derek and I actually spent a whopping $0 on…
Rain During Your Vacation? How to Keep Rain from Ruining Your Travels
We’re standing near a sidewalk curb in Antigua, Guatemala, protected from the torrential downpour around us by a small outcropping of tiled roof, estimating how long it will take us to run to the other side of the street. We…
California Living: First Two Months in Our New Home!
It’s a bit hard to believe that it’s already been two whole months since we packed up our belongings and moved from Houston, TX to Santa Clara, CA…but at the same time, it almost feels like it’s been so much longer…
The Ultimate Guide to 2 Weeks in Croatia
Croatia is a fabulous option for anyone who’s looking to see something a little “different” on their next trip to Europe. If you’ve already seen the classics of Western Europe like France and Italy, Croatia presents a slightly more off-the-beaten path…
Why Working Remotely is the New “Quitting Your Job to Travel”
“Save up money, quit your job, travel the world, and repeat.” It sounds nice – so nice, in fact, that an entire industry was built on pretty much this exact mantra (hello, travel blogging!)…But you know what sounds even nicer?…
Oysters, Wine, and Medieval Walls on Croatia’s Peljesac Peninsula
The light of the morning sun wakes us up as it pours in through the open window, warming the chill, crisp air. We throw off the quilted comforter, dress, and head out onto the cobblestone streets in search of the…
One Day in Trogir, Croatia’s “Stone Beauty”
Trogir, nicknamed the “Stone Beauty” (also lovingly called “Little Venice”), is a historic harbor town on Croatia’s winding Dalmatian coast. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this gorgeous seaside city is considered to be one of the best preserved medieval towns in…
Our Whimsical, Botanical, Nature-Inspired Wedding in Austin TX
Surprise – I’m a wedding blogger now!!! Hah, only joking, but I am taking a break from the usual travel talk to share some stories and photos from my April 9th wedding in Austin, TX (and I couldn’t resist the opportunity to…
Our Quest for the Iron Throne: Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Real Life
Let it be known that I am a HUUUUGE fantasy nerd. I grew up waiting for my Hogwarts letter to arrive until far too old of an age (…like, I’m kind of still waiting) and dreaming of exploring Middle Earth and…
Ravishing, Romantic Rovinj: The Jewel of the Adriatic
Dubrovnik, Croatia has long been called the “pearl of the Adriatic,” and it’s not hard to see why: the charming coastal city’s smooth marble streets and old stone buildings practically sparkle under the Mediterranean sun. But if Dubrovnik is the…
The Charming Hilltop Towns of Green Istria, Croatia
Motovun. Završje. Grožnjan. Not only are these names a mouthful, they’re also a relatively uncommon find on the typical traveler’s Croatian itinerary. Most every visitor to Croatia has Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice, and probably Korcula and/or Hvar on their “must see” list. But…
