Tag Archives: traveling

JW Marriott Masai Mara Resort Review

Our trip to the Masai Mara in November 2025 was amazing! We got to stay right on the property boundary of the national park with the ability to walk on a bridge from our lodge, and hop in a safari vehicle to start our wildlife viewing game drives. Bonus to that, we stayed at this property for almost completely free due to Marriott Bonvoy points we had accumulated. You can do it too!

See Krampus and More at these European Christmas Markets

We don’t believe there is a more magical way to celebrate the holidays than at Christmas markets throughout Europe. Here are some of our favorites and highlights (and downsides) at each to help with your next Christmas market vacation!

Cloud Forests & Hot Springs in Costa Rica

So many people visit the beaches of Costa Rica, and while they are stunning, the inland destinations of cloud forests, hot springs, volcanoes and jungles are, in our opinion, hidden gems! Explore the itinerary below for some ideas for your next trip!

Epic Universe Theme Park Review

I was invited to go to Epic Universe, Universal Studios’ new theme park in Orlando, Florida before it was officially opened to the public. Hope this can be a resource for planning your own trip to this new park!

Travel to Komodo Island, Indonesia Itinerary

The best part of a trip to Indonesia is a day trip to Komodo Island. It’s a well-known and popular destination with many ways to visit. Day trips are popular, as well as multi-day liveaboard boat tours. With the time constraints on our trip we opted for a day trip, but they fit a lot into that day!

Visiting Northern Thailand Itinerary

We had a phenomenal time in Southeast Asia on our last trip. The variety of cultures, religion, and melting of ethnicities, transported us to a world so foreign from our own. From countries on the southern tip of the Asia continent, to the endless island nations, each country is unique from its neighbors. In some countries, it varies greatly from island to island, and even region to region just a few hours drive away.

How We Flew Business Class On Points

Ahhhh…business class flights, it is something my husband and I have always dreamed of but never felt like we could afford. These flights can cost upwards of $10,000 per person (sometimes more!). That can really rack up a total trip cost when you add those to your plans (and most of cannot afford this kind of travel budget!).