Clayoquot Wilderness Resort As a New York Times article on the subject says, “Camping? Yes. Roughing it? Not quite.” It’s the perfect description of upscale camping, or glamping. If you’re the type of person that could never imagine packing your…

Photography by Templar My brother insists that Redfish Lake in Idaho is one of the most beautiful places on earth. He’s well-traveled, so I chose to research it a bit more. After seeing all of these images on Flickr, I’m inclined…

Yosemite National Park, photography by SZone Yosemite National Park is in my Top Ten Domestic bucket list. Unfortunately, it’s going to be another year or two until we can visit. Until then, I’ll satisfy myself will these amazing pictures of the…

Oh to spend a few hours baking in the sunshine on this Andalusian terrace. It’s part of Escondijo, a boutique hotel located in the mountains of Spain. The rooms feature wood-burning stoves, white-washed walls, french doors, and plenty of natural…

Sweet little journaling cards from Etsy seller Baers Garten to record your summer travels.

{Costa Blanca, photo by RR807} ¡Ah, España! Quiero visitar sus hermosas playas, beber bebidas frescas, y escuchar música tranquila. ¿Cuándo me permitirá visitar? But seriously. When can I visit? When will it be my turn to explore Costa del Sol and the amazing rock formations of Spanish…

Craving a modern boutique hotel in the Umbrian countryside of Italy? Torre di Moravola has you covered. It’s a 10th century building at the heart of the medieval village of Montone, restored in 21st century glory. With only six suites, it’s the…

After seeing this Italian wedding on Elizabeth Anne Designs, I knew I had to find more images of the venue, Sextantio Albergo Diffuso. It’s a town nearly destroyed by an earthquake in the 70′s turned into a restoration project. It functions…

{Capri, photo by Agnieszka Galas} Trying to contain the 7,600 KM of Italian coastline to one post is impossible. It’s just one beautiful shot after another. Instead, here’s a few of the best beaches of Italy to be used as motivation…

{Cote Sauvage, photo by Steve Walesch} Another day, another vacation destination. This time, the most beautiful beaches in France, inspired by the article “Top 10 Beaches in France” from the Guardian. I’m adding these all to my bucket list of travel…

Be still my heart. Wouldn’t it be nice to book a week’s vacation in this lovely modern villa on the Greek island of Paros? I think so. It’s just so beautiful and remote. Images courtesy of the Pure Entertainment Group.

The cutest of printable travel planners from Etsy seller Bubbo. Much prettier than my Google Docs.

{Traditional Greek Architecture, photography by Jim Nilsen} Instead of waking up in Alabama tomorrow, I’m hoping I’ll be magically transported to Greece. I’m quite the lazy traveler. I hate spending the money, but love arriving. I hate the hassle that…

Love these travel guides from Phaidon. Long-time favorites in the blog world, they’ve now created iPhone apps for a few cities.    

{Dubrovnik, via Eurail} My dream vacation would be a 10-day kayaking vacation along the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. And what do you know, Tofino offers just such a tour. For $10,000 USD both myself and my love can paddle around the coast…

{Little Corn Island, Nicaaragua. Image credit: Honeysuckle Life} Beach season has officially started, and I’m craving a few days of sand and sea.  

We’re beginning a season of extreme travel. Newark, NYC, Chicago, Tampa, Idaho, and Ireland will all be visited in the next four months. Yowza! In celebration, here are a few travel accessories that have recently caught my eye. Click on…

While perusing the galleries of Royal Street, I saw the most amazing photography from an artist called Alan Zakem. His art is primarly night shots, and use a really slow shutter speed to produce this sense of ethereal action. Alan’s art captures the…

Last weekend, we drove down to New Orleans to meet my best friend and her husband for a weekend full of food. It was our first visit in four years, and their first visit ever. Instead of going into a…

Planning an international trip? Get the best deals on flights by beginning your research well in advance. If your dates are flexible, pick a low season time to travel. Don’t buy your ticket more than four months prior to travel,…

Mystified by how many ounces of liquids toiletries to take on a trip? I use this measure: 2 oz of shampoo and 1 oz of conditioner per week. I measure every other liquid by how much I use compared to…

The Florida of my mom’s early adulthood, brought back to life in the National Archives. When you could still drive on the beach, dig a hole, start a fire, and make your own shrimp boil with freshly caught shrimp.

Photography by Honeysuckle Life

This photoset is responsible for putting Laos on my top ten list. Hoping to get there in the next three years. My favorite picture? This shot of the Mekong river. You can feel the power.

Nicaraguans love their drum lines, and the annual parade for the Hipico de Caballos satisfies. Every few minutes, a new noise is heard: sirens from the participating emergency services, drums from the various drum lines, music from giant black speakers….

Filing this under “hey, I’ve been there!”

I wake up in the morning, slightly chilled by the mountain air. It is such a difference from Granada that I am immediately energized. I walk out to the porch. Jessica is already up and filling her journal with her…

  Egypt is a country of contrasts. It’s ancient and modern, Muslim and Christian, conservative and, in some ways, Westernized. From the moment I stepped foot outside the airport’s sliding glass doors in Cairo, surprising contradictions kept popping up wherever…

Don’t hate me, but while the US is starting the long cold winter, I’m still wearing shorts and flip flops. The weather has been incredible lately, and we’ve taken advantage by traveling and seeing more of Nicaragua. A few weeks…

Jane Austen is like being in love. When someone mentions her name, my eyes light up and a smile comes to my face. It’s an immediate reaction rather than a conscious decision. I can’t help myself. This love affair began…