“Oh Darling, Let’s Be Adventurers.”
So you’re looking for cheap package holidays? Here are a few tried-and-tested tips and tricks to help you find an unforgettable break that won’t break the bank. For starters, get online and head to all the major tour operators’ websites. Take a look at The Co-Operative Group for instance. Undoubtedly one of the first things you’ll see … Read moreHoliday Bargain Hunt: Tips and Tricks
I hope you all had a magical Thanksgiving! Tomorrow Dan and I will be putting up our Christmas tree! We are super stoked for the holidays this year and have been listening to Christmas music since, uh, Halloween . . . whatever, I do what I want. Are you guys doing anything special to prepare … Read moreScenes from Life Lately
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Yesterday was my first time ever as hostess, and I didn’t burn the turkey. It was not only edible, but juicy even! Plus, my apple pie is so bomb. In honor of my second-favorite holiday, here are five things I’m thankful for: 1. My amazing husband (who did all of the dishes … Read moreHappy Thanksgiving!
So I’ve lately become Pinterest-obsessed. OBSESSED, I tell you. To the point where Dan and I will be sitting on the couch together, marathon-watching whatever TV show we’re currently into (right now it’s American Horror Story. Jessica Lange kills me. Forget Helen Mirren, I want to age into Jessica Lange. The woman is 64 and doesn’t … Read moreDreaming of Spain
Since returning from Bolivia, life in Ollanta has been relatively relaxing (I guess anything can be considered relaxing, though, after you drive through roads with broken glass, boulders, and people rioting!). While it may seem like Claire and I have simply been hiking and taking in the sights of the Sacred Valley for the past … Read moreAlison Wanders // Of Roasted Guinea Pig and Goodbyes
Have you ever experienced nostalgia for something you’ve never had? I’ve got a bad case of the “faux-stalgia”(yep, just made it up) going these days. Someone once told me that the feeling is a remembrance of a past life, or even a peek into a future one.I hang out with a lot of hippies. It … Read moreNostalgia for Weekends in Vegas, Or: Daydreaming
So it’s been, uh, almost two years since I last posted a weekend video. (It was Patagonia’s Common Threads Initiative – remember? Nope, me neither.) Anyway, it’s not the weekend but I’ve been listening to Ben Howard’s “Oats in the Water” pretty much nonstop since it was featured in an episode of The Walking Dead … Read moreBen Howard, “Oats in the Water”
As a unified state, the Kingdom of Italy only emerged in the second half of the 19th century, a fusion of the Latin (Roman) region and the more rural south. The name Italy can be traced back to ancient times, but was originally used by Greek settlers to refer to the southernmost part of the … Read moreInspiring Italy
Every year, people from all over the world look forward to a few weeks of vacation. Finding the perfect place to relax, explore, and enjoy your time off can be difficult, as there are a variety of destinations that are ideal for vacation. If you are looking for a beach destination with the rich culture … Read moreTips for a Cheap Flight to Spain
There’s nothing more exciting than a well-deserved vacation to look forward to – even booking it is enough to bring a huge smile to our faces, let alone the packing and the holiday itself! While Christmas is just around the corner, there’s no reason why we can’t also fantasize about organizing an awesome beach break … Read moreBeach Breaks: What to Pack