Author: Steph
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Six Must-See Places on New Zealand’s Wild West Coast
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A recap of our favorites on the south island’s west coast.
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Eight Reasons to Visit Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Imagine a small city surrounded by beautiful majestic mountains. In the middle of this city, there is an ancient castle sitting on top of a hill with a mythical dragon living inside. All around that hill are colorful buildings that house cafes, churches, and boutique shops. There is a river…
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The Magic of Christmas in New York City
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Since we’ve moved out of New York City, I find myself missing it at very specific times. Christmas in New York City is amazing. I keep quite a few photos in my favorites folder to look at when I need a little boost in my Christmas spirit. I figured it…
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Visit Lake Bled in the Peaceful Off-Season
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A trip to the Julian Alps was a non-negotiable for our visit to Slovenia. The problem for us was that we didn’t have a car, so our options were limited. We decided on three nights in the Lake Bled area. It was easily accessible via the train and absolutely gorgeous.…
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Swakopmund, Namibia: Where Desert Meets the Sea
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Imagine a place where the desert sands dump right into the ocean – that’s the area around Swakopmund, a coastal town in Namibia that should definitely be on your Namibian itinerary. The road into town has giant sand dunes on one side and beautiful blue Atlantic waters on the other.…
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Clinton Hill, Brooklyn: A Neighborhood Guide
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A list of our favorite places to eat, drink and wander in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
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8 Apps You Need for SE Asia
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Technology has made everything easier with travel. Whether you have a local SIM card or you just use your phone when connected with WiFi while traveling internationally, there are some apps that you need. In SE Asia, we learned about apps that we had never used before anywhere else we’ve…
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Five Must-Dos in This Vibrant City
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Malaysia is a country that we knew very little about, but we were intrigued by the city of Kuala Lumpur. It is the capital of the country and one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in SE Asia. We also read that it was one of the top ten most visited…
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Ballard, Seattle: A Complete Guide to This Cool, Historic Neighborhood
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Ballard is home to us now, and we couldn’t be happier. It feels more like our situation in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, where everything was walkable, and I could go more than a week without moving my car. It’s definitely more of a favorite for the locals and more off the…
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The High Tatras: An Underrated Hiking Gem
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The High Tatras are mountains that you’ve likely never heard of. It is makes up part of the southern border of Poland and the northern edge of Slovakia in Europe. They are the most elevated section of the Tatra chain within the Carpathian Mountains and form a natural border between…