We arrived at LAX to start our adventures through the good and the bad of the British Isles. Through check in and security quickly. Dinner at Border Grill. Then we got onto the plane which was about 1/2 full. Empty seat between Kevin and I. Fell asleep almost immediately (recipe: Tylenol PM and 2 melatonin). Woke up and asked Kevin (who hadn’t gotten any sleep)...
My desire to see Bali had been a long-held dream, after studying Indonesian at school and most of my Australian friends making the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. So when the stars aligned and I found an opportunity to take a solo trip, I couldn't have jumped faster.
IBEROSTAR, Cancun It’s like a page out of paradise where I can lie in a cabana by the pool, looking at the ocean, soft salty breezes in my hair and someone bringing me tropical drinks. If I’m feeling particularly active, I can jump into the pool and sit at one of the swim-up bars. If I want to get dressed up and go for a fine dining experience, then...
Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil
As we share our stories, we have been fortunate to meet others along and they have shared their stories with us as well. We are honored to collaborate with Adam Asher from The Edge of Adventure, about his journey to Nicaragua to film a community where in their own words: “We lived like we had been abandoned. But now our hearts are full of love.”-Zanne As...
I came to this country as a 5-year-old little girl with just my small suitcase and my dolly. I remember my first few weeks and how different everything seemed, so big and loud. I was used to the country with wide-open spaces to run and play, and now I only had a Chicago yard. It was stressful and scary and when I went to the park to play in the sandbox, I...
JD spent a few days touring Rota and Cádiz during her time in Spain. The ancient port city of Cádiz surrounded by the sea charmed her, and then enjoyed time with family in the Naval Station town of Rota. Sharing the beautiful beaches and architecture while she soaked up the culture of Spain outside of Barcelona.
On our trip to Poland, we tried to visit as many of the Seven Wonders of Poland as we could, including Wawel Castle and the Main Square of Krakow. The Salt Mine has received over 40 million visitors and has salt deposits over 13 million years old. It took us 350 steps down into the mines, and a chilly 800 throughout the mines to tour to 20 different chambers...
As an award-winning, nationally recognized interior designer, JD was drawn to visiting this famous landmark during her trip to Spain. This modernist masterpiece and museum have undergone several refurbishments, rebuildings, and redesigns. The roof of the building is said to honor the Legend of St. George as he pierced the back of the dragon with his sword...
After Denmark and Paris, the next destination on M’s European adventure was Germany. Here is her collection of travels through Germany, from the countryside to the castles. Just as JD took the trip this summer through Europe to Croatia, Greece, Venice, Spain, and Rome with her daughter, M took her daughters on an excursion to shape their experiences...