A Mother–Daughter Trip Itinerary with Food, Shopping, and Historic Sights My mom and I spent five days exploring London — a mix of historic landmarks, long walks through different neighborhoods, great food, and the occasional department store detour. Between afternoon tea, royal sights, and a quick train ride […]
My Paris Travel Diary For my 35th birthday, my wife and I decided to step away from Baltimore for a few days and escape to Paris. Honestly, I’m still floating somewhere between a buttery croissant and warm bowl of french onion soup. Over the course of the trip, […]
Explore São Miguel in the Azores: volcanic lakes, thermal springs, black sand beaches, and adventure-filled activities from canyoneering to whale watching.
Skyline Drive never gets old—but the stretch from Thornton Gap to Swift Run Gap is the sweet spot. Big views, short hikes, foggy sunrises, and plenty of food and beer nearby. Shenandoah’s best trick? Making you want to pull over again and again.
Discover why Long Beach Island, NJ has become our favorite summer escape — with peaceful beaches, great food, and new hidden gems to explore every visit.
There’s something magical about the Azores. You’re surrounded by the Atlantic. You hop from one volcanic island to the next. Breathe in ocean air. Sip local wine as the sun sets. This archipelago of nine lush, rugged islands feels like the middle of nowhere—and everywhere. Before heading to […]
Painted Tiles and a Porto Sunset: The Perfect First Day After a few days in the Azores, my wife and I landed in Porto and immediately made the only logical choice: pastel de nata. These silky, flaky egg custard tarts are a Portuguese specialty, and they’re addictive in […]
The saying goes ‘you eat with your eyes first’ and in recent years it’s been updated to ‘the camera eats first’. With so many beautiful (and delicious) dishes in Williamsburg your eyes, camera, and stomach will have something to feast on. Follow along for some of my picks […]
Driving along Interstate 81 through Virginia is one of the most scenic road trips on the East Coast. The highway runs more than 300 miles through the Shenandoah Valley and passes charming towns like Winchester, Harrisonburg, and Staunton. If you’re looking for great places to stop along I-81 […]
Portland, Maine is a fantastic city for food (and beer!) lovers, and I’m already dreaming of a return visit. With something exciting around every corner, we only scratched the surface of what this vibrant city has to offer. Here’s everything we explored in Portland and the surrounding areas: […]