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From weekend getaways to bucket-list adventures, I’ve explored some pretty incredible places across the USA and Canada. As an empty nester who loves to travel slowly, these trips are a mix of adventures with my husband and special mother-daughter getaways with my adult daughters. Here you’ll find my favorite destinations, where we stayed, what we loved, and plenty of helpful tips for planning your own North American travels.
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Europe will always be one of my favorite places to explore, especially when a trip includes beautiful mountain scenery, incredible nature views, charming towns, or a festive Christmas market! As an empty nester who loves to travel slowly, these trips are a mix of adventures with my husband and special getaways with my adult daughters. Here you’ll find my favorite European destinations, where we stayed, what we loved, and plenty of helpful tips for planning your own trip.
Europe
New Zealand will always be one of our most memorable family adventures! We took this trip with our three children after our oldest daughter graduated from college, knowing it would likely be our last big family vacation before everyone headed in different directions. From incredible mountain scenery and peaceful lakes to some of the most beautiful landscapes we’ve ever seen, it was truly a trip we’ll never forget. I’m slowly adding all of our New Zealand travel guides here, so check back as more posts from this very special adventure are added!
New Zealand
Discover the best of the Czech Republic capital with this Prague travel guide with top sights, tips, and must-see spots to make your visit unforgettable. Prague is one of those cities that sneaks up on you :). My husband and I have been twice, and I’ll be honest, it wasn’t until our more recent visit […]
Everything you need to know before visiting Glacier National Park: a comprehensive guide including travel tips, where to stay and eat, and must-see experiences in this stunning national park. Known as the ‘Switzerland of North America’, Glacier National Park is a remarkable destination filled with majestic mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and abundant wildlife. Whether you’re looking […]
The Scottish Highlands completely stole my heart with their dramatic scenery, historic castles and unforgettable places to visit near Inverness and Glencoe. Here’s everything we loved during our time in the Highlands ~ and what I think is truly worth adding to your own Scotland itinerary. We were already pretty enamored with Scotland after our […]
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Visiting Naxos Greece in preseason is the kind of trip that makes you slow down without even trying with quiet village streets, spring wildflowers, empty beaches, and sunsets that are almost too good to be real. I’ll be honest, before we arrived, I had no idea what to expect visiting the Greek islands that early […]
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