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Eating It All In Austin City Limits

WRITTEN BY Julie

One morning I looked around our stylishly renovated RV, snug in the privacy of a backyard, shopping bags from ironic-yet-expensive boutiques shoved in the corner, the remnants of our last food truck meal strewn...

Best of 2016: Our year in travel, month by month

01.03.17

Looking Back to 2016

WRITTEN BY Julie

Is it too late for one more ‘best of 2016’ list? Last week my inbox was overflowing with reflections on 2016, and I couldn’t get enough. But here we are, a few days into the new year, and I’m just...

12.30.16

Barbecue and Family Time in Memphis

WRITTEN BY Julie

The Peabody Hotel, with its famous ducks and beautifully decorated lobby, was a moment of escape during an otherwise family-centric visit to Memphis recently. Huge numbers crowded the Peabody Hotel, waiting for...

12.23.16

Corners of the Internet #20

WRITTEN BY Julie

Good morning and happy holidays! I am coming to you direct from sunny Florida, where the coffee is strong, jazz standards are pumping through the speakers and the decibel level from all of the chatter is high....

12.21.16

Five Underrated Italian Destinations

WRITTEN BY Julie

Somehow, over the years, we’ve spent nearly two months in Italy. We’re similar to many people in that the siren song of Italy draws us back again and again. Italy has a unique mix of consistently fabulous...

12.19.16

The Ultimate Nashville Weekend

WRITTEN BY Julie

Have I mentioned recently what terrible tourists we are? That we have trouble leaving our accommodations before 11am, dawdling around for hours? That we limit ourselves to one, maybe two, attractions per day? That we...

12.14.16

2016 Highlights: Five Unforgettable Destinations

WRITTEN BY Julie

It’s that time of year, when we reflect back on the year. We like to take stock of our travels in an attempt to remember and appreciate how lucky we are to travel as much as we do. This year was top notch for...

12.12.16

California, North to South

WRITTEN BY Julie

The west coast beckoned. As frequently happens with the impending winter, the frosts were coming a little too frequently, and the heat was required a little too often for comfort. It was time to hit the road. We...