Travel tips

Best off-season travel destinations

I love traveling in the summer, but it can also be hard to appreciate some fantastic destinations with the endless crowds of people all trying to see the same thing or all trying to eat at the same popular restaurant at the same time. Off-season travel has its benefits for sure: Cheaper accommodations, affordable transportation

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Best travel size items for women

I’ve shared some of our favorite packing tips in the past, but this time I’m highlighting some of my favorite travel-sized items to toss in your suitcase or purse for your next getaway! Packing isn’t always fun… via GIPHY But there are some ways to save space for more important items, like that one pair

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Planning a Sandals honeymoon

After our first stay at a Sandals in April 2017, it was pretty much decided that this was where we wanted to do our honeymoon. (See our review of Sandals South Coast for more info on our first trip there!) From the relaxing beachfront locations to the romantic resort vibe, a Sandals resort is the

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Travel German: Useful phrases

Frankfurt, Germany

Since Denver’s Oktoberfest is coming up and I’ve been busy dreaming about a return trip to Germany, I thought it’d be fun to share some useful travel phrases in German! While heading back to the land of great bier isn’t on the itinerary for 2019, I can’t wait to visit Germany again and get my

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Staying fit while traveling

Couple running in NYC

I’m a creature of habit and part of my daily routine is working out. While I love relaxing on vacations and sleeping in, I also like keeping up my fitness routine so I can focus on relaxing later in the day and enjoy that third glass of wine with a decadent dinner without feeling too

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Travel French: Useful phrases

Eiffel Tower in Paris

Did you know that nearly one in five people speak French? As a romance language, it’s easy to see why so many want to learn the language. If you’re heading off to France soon and don’t have time to learn French, here are a few useful travel phrases in French to get your travels off

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Learning a new language: Rosetta Stone vs. Duolingo

Girl learning new language

I love learning helpful phrases in other languages when I travel but I’ve always dreamed of being bilingual or at least able to speak somewhat fluently in another language. While Spanish would be more useful in Colorado, Rick and I had booked a trip to Italy so we decided to learn Italian together. I’d used

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Italian food and wine by region

If there’s one weakness I have, it’s Italian food and Italian wine. It’s so amazing what they do with just a few ingredients and then present a masterpiece on a plate and in a glass. While many restaurants here are great at serving up Italian dishes, sometimes you just can’t beat the real thing by

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Souvenir buying tips

British souvenirs

Besides snapping a billion photos of my vacation, I also tend to go a little overboard when it comes to buying souvenirs to commemorate my trip. I’ve always had a more cluttered home than my family would like, but I also like bringing a piece of my getaway home with me. I’ve gotten better at