Carry Courage is a small US-based company that creates sustainable travel bags and luggage tags made from vegan materials, such as cork fabric and linen. All of their products are hand-sewn in their Portland, Oregon studio, too, so you know you aren’t receiving a mass-produced item when you order from them. This is the first…
Wondering what to wear on your trip to Argentina? This post has you covered and includes detailed tips written by a local for both men and women! My husband and I lived in Argentina for nearly 2 years. While we were based in Rosario, Argentina, we spent many weekends in Buenos Aires and also explored…
As someone who has had the pleasure of living in Moscow, Russia, I’m finally writing my list of the top things to do in this incredible city. From visiting gorgeous onion-domed cathedrals to exploring secret underground nuclear bunkers to sweating it out at a Russian “banya” and more… this list has a little something for…
The Moscow Zoo is home to more than 8,000 animals and nearly 1,000 different species. This zoo is also one of the oldest zoos in the world, as it opened way back in 1864. Visiting the Moscow Zoo is a lovely way to spend a day in the heart of Moscow, Russia! This post will…
Many states have ordered us to stay home and non-essential businesses to close their doors. While this is, of course, in the best interest of everyone, it does have devastating effects on small businesses. These businesses have now been closed for weeks and, for many, their business is what pays the rent, allows them to…
With nearly everything being shutdown and travel coming to a screeching halt – I thought today’s post should be a fun one to help us stay upbeat while we are at home waiting this out. So, I’m sharing 7 ways I’m keeping the travel bug alive in our house… while we’re stuck on our couch!…
Victory Park (aka Park Pobedy) in Moscow is home to 13 unique memorials, more than 300 pieces of weaponry, the largest flower clock in the world, 13 restaurants, a synagogue, a mosque, and an Orthodox chapel. It’s quite an interesting mix worth seeing if your schedule allows. This post will give a brief background on…
New Orleans is a city bubbling with excitement and history at every turn. With some of the most delicious food and drinks in the country, amazing music and very entertaining nightlife, it’s a city that deserves to be at the top of any United States itinerary! Hotels.com had asked me to share my ultimate 3-day…
St. Petersburg, Russia is an amazing city that is making its way onto many travelers’ bucket lists – and rightfully so! There are so many incredible things to do in St. Petersburg. (Plus, the visa process is getting much easier for many foreign visitors.) With opulent palaces and cathedrals to curious museums and delicious restaurants…
The Peterhof Palace and Gardens are nicknamed the “Russian Versailles” thanks to its more than 140 dazzling fountains. It’s absolutely astonishing to see and a must-visit if you are traveling to St. Petersburg, Russia! However, as is the theme with most tourist attractions in Moscow and St. Petersburg – it can be rather confusing and…
Moscow has many wonderful and unique dining options. And fortunately, many of the best restaurants in Moscow are not too far from the Kremlin, Bolshoi Theatre or St. Basil’s Cathedral. All of the restaurants on this list will also be able to accommodate an English-speaker. While the English spoken may not be perfect – the…
Written by: Amy Rehan In Denver, you’ll feel a mile high in every sense. Metaphorically, you’ll feel a mile high because Denver is an impressive city with tons of entertainment options for you and your vacationing crew. You’ll also feel a mile high physically because Denver is located exactly a mile above sea level. You’ll…
Guest post by MK Akram “Why would you want to visit Pakistan? Isn’t it terribly dangerous?” Now hold on, before you judge, let me at least make my case. I know Pakistan isn’t exactly the most attractive sounding place for a tourist destination. However, Pakistan has invested a great deal in its tourism industry –…
Hotel Retlaw is a recently renovated luxury hotel in downtown Fond du Lac, Wisconsin with nearly 100 years of history. It first opened in 1923 with Walter Schroeder as its original owner. (The name of the hotel is Walter spelled backward!) The recent renovation has updated the hotel for the modern traveler, but the hotel…