Easter Island is one of our favorite places we’ve been. In some ways, Easter Island is like the Hawai’i of Chile, but there are a lot of significant differences and unique components of Easter Island. We decided to stay at the Hotel Iorana located at Ana Mangaro S/n Hanga Roa. It was the off season […]
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Boston Freedom Trail and Tea Party Ships & Museum
Our two favorite excursions in Boston were the Freedom Trail tour and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. The Freedom Trail tour takes you on a two and a half mile jaunt around Boston, stopping at 16 nationally significant historic sites. The tour is commonly referred to as following the “red line,” a literal […]
Boston, Massachusetts – Sites Not to Miss!
Don and I took a special trip to Boston after a work conference I was attending. Don was super excited with his guidebook and map! Here’s a quick intro to some of the sites you don’t want to miss. Stay tuned for Don’s next blog where he continues on his Boston adventure! We decided to […]
Lexington and Concord
Don and I spent a few days seeing Boston and Lexington/Concord. Stay tuned for the post on Boston! While in Boston, before heading down to Lexington, Don met a new friend! Welcome to the gang, Leo the Lobster! Lexington and Concord is a cute pair of towns both about 40 minutes from Boston. The two […]
Calama y San Pedro de Atacama
If you’re a desert fan, or just want to see quite possibly the coolest (forgive the irony) place in Chile, take a jaunt to San Pedro de Atacama, a dusty little town in what feels like the middle of nowhere, yet boasts friendly, artsy, and proud people who will show you a lifetime of adventure. […]
Talkeetna, Alaska
So, my husband did a thing: Yup, that’s the summit of Denali! Towering at 20,310 feet, Denali is the third most prominent peak in the world, and the highest in North America. This blog post wouldn’t be complete without a shout-out to the awesome guide team that got Andy up the mountain safely and with […]
Valparaíso, Chile
If anyone asks “did you go to the city with all the colored houses?” they’re talking about Valparaíso, the third largest metropolitan area in Chile and one of the most important and busiest ports in South America. Valparaíso sits about 75 miles northwest of Santiago. There’s a few ways to get here from Santiago. An hourly bus […]
Santiago, Chile – Day Two!
Day Two: La Moneda Palace/ Plaza de la Constitución – Moneda at Morandé, Santiago Centro – 6 minute walk – Bolsa de Comerc io de Stantiago (Santiago Stock Exchange) – La Bolsa 64 – 13 minute walk – Cerro Santa Lucia/Santa Lucia Park – 20 minute walk – Dinner at Como Agua Para Chocolate, and Explore Bellavista Neighborhood […]
Santiago, Chile – Day One!
Santiago, of course, can’t be missed in your Chilean travels – we spent multiple days there and saw all the major highlights. We would recommend at least 2-3 days to see everything. This blog is day 1 – check out the next two blogs for day 2. All of these activities can be spread out […]
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth, Washington is one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest. A Bavarian town nestled roughly 120 miles from Seattle, the tiny town embraces its German culture and history, particularly during Oktoberfest, which, for the record, they celebrate every weekend in October. It’s magical. Our time in Leavenworth was perfect – but what made it […]