Downtown Oakland: The map of Lake Merritt

What to Do in Downtown Oakland

WRITTEN BY Drew

I have ventured to the Bay Area probably a half a dozen times in my life. And like most visitors, by the ‘Bay Area’, I mean San Francisco. Little did I know, lurking just across the bay was downtown...

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...

east village neighborhood guide: some street art in the East Village

11.01.16

New York City Neighborhood Guide: East Village

WRITTEN BY Drew

The East Village in NYC is one of our favorite neighborhoods for dining. When we lived in NYC, our apartment was close by and we spent a lot of our free time eating around the neighborhood. During our US road trip, we...

10.02.16

Top Things To Do On Amelia Island, Florida

WRITTEN BY Drew

Amelia Island is one area of Florida I know intimately, because my parents relocated there almost 13 years ago. It is a small island near Jacksonville, tucked into the northeast corner of Florida, right near the...