Taking time off to rest and recharge is crucial to your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. We’re serious, and there’s evidence to support this. In July 2023, the Harvard Business Review published an article about the positive effects of vacationing to avoid burnout and why unplugging, even for a short time, can give your body …
Family vacations can be a total pain to plan sometimes. Finding a unique location that meets the needs of young ones, teens, and adults in your group can seem like an impossibly daunting task. There are so many ways to pick wrong, but I’ve found that it’s hard to go wrong with St. Augustine, Florida. …
It seems like everyone has heard of Paris, but there’s another city in France that is worth taking a better look at. Orléans is a city in north-central France, about 74 miles southwest of Paris. It is situated on the River Loire, located in the Loire Valley, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage …
There are usually two types of travelers: those who want to explore as much as possible and those who desire rest and relaxation above anything else. (Yes, you can fall in between, yearning for both exciting excursions and calming downtime, but for the purpose of this story, we’ll focus on the latter). Luckily, there are …
The Palace of Versailles, also known as the Chateau de Versailles, is one of the most iconic landmarks in France. It is visited by around 15 million visitors every year, making it one of the most popular attractions in the world. This popular destination is approximately 12 miles west of Paris and is a UNESCO …
There are usually two types of travelers: those who want to explore as much as possible and those who desire rest and relaxation above anything else. (Yes, you can fall in between, yearning for both exciting excursions and calming downtime, but for the purpose of this story, we’ll focus on the latter). Luckily, there are …
Scotland is known for many things: the high-pitched tune from bagpipes often played at events, the tartan plaid kilts fashionably donned by all genders, the savory haggis dish comprised of the insides of a sheep, Scottish whisky stocked in every bar… and then there’s the Highland Games. The centuries-old custom involves competitors going head-to-head in …
Gilbert, Arizona, is the perfect blend of small-town charm and urban sophistication. I grew up in Gilbert, only moving away to attend Arizona State University. I moved back at 24 years old and lived there for another 15 years, raising my young family at the time. We spent plenty of time trying to figure out …
Maybe you’ve never heard of St. Tropez, or maybe it’s been a bucket list destination for you for a long while. St. Tropez is a small commune in the Cote d’Azur region of Southern France and gets its name from the martyr Saint Torpes, who was supposedly decapitated in Pisa, Italy, in 54 A.D. His …
Whether you’re a foodie, an art enthusiast, or an adventure seeker, Palm Springs just seems to have it all. This vibrant desert oasis is renowned for its stunning landscapes, warm weather, and laid-back lifestyle, making it my favorite escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. While you could easily spend a weekend or longer here, …