Two weekends ago (I'm behind on posting - the struggle to obtain internet in Bauru is real), we took our first trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Although we've taken six flights into and out of Sao Paolo by now, we've never spent any time within the actual city. So, with nothing in particular going on at ... Read More about An Introduction to Sao Paulo
Dining at Sanctuary Cap Cana
Our stay at Sanctuary Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic was all-inclusive. I typically shy away from all-inclusive vacations, preferring instead to immerse myself in the local culture and cuisine. But our trip was short and we were low on cash, so the all-inclusive option really worked for us in ... Read More about Dining at Sanctuary Cap Cana
Tilghman Island Offseason Getaway
This past Friday, Tom and I took a very quick trip to Tilghman Island, Maryland. As you can see, it was cold. Very cold. But there's something about going to summer destinations in the off season that I love. It's so quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed a very reasonably-priced stay at the Tilghman ... Read More about Tilghman Island Offseason Getaway
The Dog & Oyster Vineyard
On our way home from the Outer Banks on Monday, Tom and I decided to make a pit stop at a new to us Virginia winery with one of the best names ever, The Dog and Oyster, on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail.I love dogs and I love oysters, so this was a must visit for me. After a long first leg of our ... Read More about The Dog & Oyster Vineyard
CoolTour Oporto
Our last day in Porto was arguably the best (don't miss day one and day two). Exhaustion pressed on, but so did we. We left bright and early for another tour in the Douro wine region, this time with CoolTour Oporto, and our adorable guide Jose who was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and kept ... Read More about CoolTour Oporto