Crafting Experiences
We recently visited the Amalfi Coast with a group of friends. It was a wonderful getaway that requires planes, trains and automobiles to get there; but totally worth it. Logistics: We flew into Rome, took the train from the airport to Salerno (connecting through Roma Termini) and then took the ferry from Salerno to Amalfi.... Continue Reading →
As we embark on the start of the busy summer travel season, we thought we would share some valuable tips. If you find yourself saying one of the common phrases below, please read the tips prior to making that decision. 1) “I’ll just book the cheapest flight. If you ever find yourself looking up flights... Continue Reading →
Step 1: Stop and think about your personal definition of what it means to be “truly wealthy.” Take a few seconds to quietly think about it. Step 2: After thinking, take a sheet of paper and write down your definition of wealthy on one side. Have you written it down? Step 3: Now take a... Continue Reading →
We were on the phone with friends this week, helping them plan a trip to Ireland. It brought us back to our trip to Dublin last year for our anniversary and the group I brought there several years ago. The reason I first wanted to visit Ireland was a book “Round Ireland with a Fridge.”... Continue Reading →
In middle school, I decided to take French. I spent three years learning critical tips like the difference between Garçon and Garçon (one refers to a boy and one refers to a waiter). I also watched in-depth French instructional videos that helped me with the proper pronunciation of words like Fromage. Even as a young... Continue Reading →
Our Presidents day weekend getaway began with a search for a deal that included round trip non-stop airfare, hotel and taxes in Brussels with options ranging from $450-$650 per person. As a rule of thumb, if you can get to anywhere in Western Europe from Washington DC for less than $650 round trip, it’s probably... Continue Reading →
If you ever wanted to go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, remember that it’s a month long celebration that ends at midnight on Fat Tuesday. My wife and I had the opportunity to view multiple parades this past Wednesday & Thursday. A few of the most popular were the Krewe of NYX, which is known... Continue Reading →
12 Hours in Beijing = tour the Great Wall There are those key moments in life when you are reminded of why the person you are with is your perfect travel buddy. The latest moment occurred a few months ago, when Lakisha looked at me and said, ͞So, we have to stop in Beijing on... Continue Reading →
My wife and I have had the opportunity to visit Napa three times in a little over two years. After visiting a number of wineries, we can say without fail that: Silver Oak, Cakebread, and Hall are hands down the best wineries we've tried in Napa, with Domaine Chandon coming in a close fourth. Over... Continue Reading →