Vacations are usually the highlight of our year. So when it comes to Holiday cards, I love to have a photo of us on location. While hiring a photographer would be awesome, we can’t always afford to. We’ve taken a …
The Slot and Galleta Meadows in Anza Borrego
The Slot in Anza Borrego was one of the most interesting hikes we’ve done! I always thought slot canyons were only to be found in Utah. Although those are still on my bucket list, we were pretty happy to take …
How to Get the Most out of a Timeshare Presentation
“Remember, we are just here for the free gift,” I told Husband again, just before entering the timeshare presentation. “Get your NO face on. Don’t smile too much. No matter what, we are NOT going to buy!” “Right!” he said, …
Fall Feels in San Diego – 5 Ways to Experience Autumn
San Diego doesn’t get much “grown up weather.” Do you get a bad case of wanderlust when you see friends posting gorgeous pictures of crisp autumn walks, with golden leaves crunching underfoot? It fills me with envy and hot apple …
Nasty Bed Bugs: How to Spot Them and What to Do
I apologize for the yuck factor of this post. Sometimes travel ain’t so glamorous! Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite! You’ve all heard of bed bugs. Just hearing the two words makes me cringe! If you’ve never encountered them- …
Fun Free Things to do in San Francisco!
Oh San Fran. How I love that city! The fog rolls in everyday, hugging the buildings in a fluffy grey sweater. The steep streets lined with houses, daring you to climb them. The energy of the place- busy, colorful, multi-cultural, …
What To Do If You Are Robbed on Vacation
This post is hard for me to write. The memory of it all just makes me shudder. It was the first time my kids have ever seen me break down and cry. But you need to read this. You need …
Glamping Safari with Vision Quest
I’ve always wanted to go “glamping”. I’m a big fan of camping already, so having some luxury and not having to do all the work that comes with camping, BONUS! Running water? YES! Real beds? ALRIGHT THEN! We also LOVE …
Blessed are the curious
above photo: This pretty much sums up who we are… goofballs. I actually landed on the ONE razor sharp rock that was in the water and cut up my knee something fierce. Worth it. Taken in Cook’s Bay, Moorea, Tahiti …
Tahiti is not just for honeymooners
Most people think of Tahiti as a luxury trip for lovers, and it is! We honeymooned there years and years ago. Is it romantic? Absolutely! Is it expensive? Yes, it can be. Is it only for couples seeking solitude? No …