An Unconventional Life

WRITTEN BY Julie

The first time we ever did something expressly unconventional was when we moved to New York City. As early 30-somethings, our abrupt move from tranquil Portland, Maine to the frenetic energy of NYC startled many of our...

03.23.16

5 UK Destinations Perfect for a Long Weekend

WRITTEN BY Julie

Easter is a major holiday in Europe. In the UK, everything shuts down for a four-day weekend. People go to visit their families. Massive traditional meals are whipped up, sweets are ingested at a rapid rate. It’s...

03.21.16

An Indulgent Swiss Anniversary

WRITTEN BY Julie

It’s coming, or as I like to say, looming. Our wedding anniversary, the annual date that reminds me that the days are long but the years are short and that I am getting older. It’s weird that our anniversary has...

03.18.16

Corners of the Internet #7

WRITTEN BY Julie

It’s that time again. When I stop talking about travel and get real about the interwebs. Because, let’s face it – more of my daily life is spent consuming online information than I care to admit. In...

03.14.16

Teeny Tiny Liechtenstein

WRITTEN BY Julie

In public, I try not to be that kind of traveler. You know the type. The one who ticks off countries and locations from some fantasy list, making a special trip out of Barcelona to drive multiple hours just to see...

03.07.16

From Batik to Fish: Sri Lankan Culture at a Glance

WRITTEN BY Julie

I went to a progressive elementary school, a place where we called our teachers by their first names and ‘our bodies and feelings were safe.’ Creative and interesting parents and community members came in...

03.02.16

We’ll Be by the Pool – Suriya Resort, Sri Lanka

WRITTEN BY Julie

We don’t always write about where we stay. That’s partially because it’s not always super interesting and hopefully we’re off exploring and spending very little time at our home away from home....

02.29.16

Budgeting for European City Breaks

WRITTEN BY Julie

If you’ve been around these parts for a while, you know by now that we have the art of the weekend European city break down to a science. Weekend travel is convenient and easy to fit in around an otherwise busy life,...