Travels to Europe
Writing this year in review article feels a bit cliché, but it also feels good! It is fun for us to look back on the new places we visited and relive the…
Europe
Walking Off a Heart Attack in Croatia
by Bonnie August 17, 2017Yep, you read that title correctly. We are tough, but until a few years ago, we never would have described ourselves as “walking off a heart attack” tough. That’s right, Grant had…
Before our recent trip to Italy, Grant and I both got new backpacks. I am excited to share my thoughts on my new bag, the eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible. First,…
One Week Italy Itinerary – Venice, Florence and Rome
by Bonnie April 27, 2017Italy typically ranks in the top five of the most visited countries in the world and for good reason! I have now visited Italy on three separate occasions (two with Grant) and…
Grant’s New Pack – Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW
by Grant April 20, 2017We just got back from our first international trip with our new backpacks and I am excited to share my thoughts on the Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW. The Lowepro Highline BP…
Our Four Week Eastern Europe Itinerary
by Bonnie October 24, 2016Our first trip to Europe in 2013, was planned WELL in advance. We had a tentative plan as early as two years before we went. We were on a reasonably strict budget…
One Month in Italy – Our Itinerary
by Bonnie September 19, 2016When we started planning our first trip to Europe several years ago, we wanted to see it all! I had visited Europe once before, in college, but Grant had not (unless you…
Planning Your Trip to see Il Palio di Siena – Italy’s Craziest Horse Race
by Bonnie August 11, 2016As we started planning our 2013 month-long trip to Italy, Grant suggested we make a point to be in Siena for the Palio. My reaction was, “the what?” Like many of you,…
The Journey Home – Parts One and Two
by Bonnie July 22, 2015Part One Everyone knows that round trip flights are cheaper than two one-way flights. Since the places we wanted to visit on this trip were more of a zig-zag than circular, we…
This morning, we got out and about early to explore. The main “attraction” in Dubrovnik is walking the walls of the old town. From the top of the walls, you have great…
Ups and Downs
by Bonnie July 20, 2015(Note: When I talk about Grant having difficulties today, he was having a heart attack and we didn’t know it at the time. It is a bit scary to think about now,…
Lazy Split
by Grant July 19, 2015Today, we toured Old Town Split… For about two hours. We intentionally woke up early this morning so we could walk through Old Town before it got too hot. We went through…
