When you’ve had enough of Florida’s theme parks and their crowded intensity, bring the kids down to the relaxing atmosphere of The Florida Keys. At the southern coast of Florida, and only 67 miles south of Miami, this string of islands from Key Largo to Key West is America’s tropical paradise. The Keys are known …
A Visit to an Olive Oil Mill in Southern Italy
We sat down to the long narrow table as our guide began to fill small ceramic bowls with different flavors of olive oil. As she filled bowl after bowl, we sat amazed at how many different flavors she offered us to taste; after all, we were a group of only 3 people. After filling over …
7 Fun Things to do in Harajuku, Japan
Harajuku is intense, in the best possible way. Delicious smells waft in the air, a messenger of the treats you will soon try. Colors abound with kawaii (the culture of cuteness in Japan) found on signs, fashion, and even food. Harajuku is full of entertainment and below we break down some of the most fun things …
Dominique Ansel Bakeries in Tokyo, Japan
Ever since I was very young, I have loved bakeries. To me, a baked good is the ultimate treat, especially fresh from the oven. Bakeries = happiness to me. The smells, the proudly displayed items. I love it! Recently, my wife, daughter, and I had the incredible pleasure of traveling to Tokyo, Japan. While planning …
Hotel or Airbnb? Which is Better?
Imagine you are on a trip. You have just visited the local sights and eaten at a restaurant that was recommended to you by the lady you met at the coffee shop. You’ve been out all day and now it’s time to go back to your room to get some rest. But, where are you …
How to Avoid Jet Lag While Traveling
When you finally take that trip you’ve been dreaming about, don’t let jet lag cause you to miss valuable hours. When Josh and I took a trip to Bangkok, Thailand we experienced our worst case of jet lag. Thanks to free tickets via award points, we had a very screwy route…Atlanta to Amsterdam then Amsterdam …
Georgia Aquarium – A Local’s Guide
When friends and family come to visit us here in Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium is usually on the top of their list of things to see. This is for good reason. As one of the major attractions in Georgia, there are more animals housed here than in any other aquarium in the world. It is …
Pre-Travel Checklist
Whether you are planning a week-long beach trip, a vacation to Europe, or a road-trip across the country, a planning checklist will create a more enjoyable trip. This detailed pre-travel checklist will help you avoid the stress that accompanies last minute forgetfulness. Do it ahead and the whole family will feel better. Jump ahead to …
How to Visit a Buffalo Mozzarella Farm in Italy
Paestum is THE place to find farms that specialize in water buffalo, and the mozzarella that comes from them. Paestum is to mozzarella di bufala (buffalo mozzarella) what Naples is to Pizza. This is where you find mozzarella in its most authentic and most delicious form. Sorrento is a great home-base to travel around the Amalfi …
Do I need a Converter or an Adapter?
If you are traveling to another country you will probably need to bring an adapter and/or a converter to power your electronics. How will you know what to bring? Here is a guide to explain what you need to bring and why. What is an Adapter? In different countries around the world you will see …