Yep. You read correctly. It’s official. We’re engaged! It’s exciting, crazy and surprising all at the same time! To be honest, I don’t know anyone else who could handle my OCD for excessive organization and my fluctuating indecisiveness. But after a cold March night strolling along the Danube, Dan popped the question and I said yes! Our Story We met […]
Haiti’s Girls
Will I see you tomorrow? Yes I think so. A sigh of content from me. Sheri was one of two female students in our class of 10 males where I was volunteering with English in Mind. Not many girls stay in school in Haiti. I was hoping Sherri would. It’s one of the challenges of the education system in a […]
Aventura Boutique Hostel Budapest
Before we bought our apartment in Budapest, we travelled using Airbnb or we opted for luxury hostels. On a recent trip we were invited to stay at the Aventura Boutique Hostel to experience their hostel brand. They’ve just been awarded one of the best designer hostels in Budapest, and is top-rated by Booking.com. but here is what […]
Etyek Village: Budapest’s Secret Vineyard
Great wine is found in even the most unlikely of places. Like the time I discovered wine in Imola in Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna and most recently, wine country in Hungary. Yes, Hungary has its own wine region! Just a short drive from the capital to Etyek, this is the perfect day trip from Budapest. Although wine tourism […]
Chic and Hip Moxy Hotel in Milan
If you’re wondering where to stay in Milan for one night, we absolutely loved our experience at the Moxy Boutique Hotel. Steps from the airport, it’s the ideal location if you need to catch an early flight the next morning. It’s chic and edgy; a smart hotel and a digital nomad’s dream. The hotel is across the parking […]
Volunteering with Elephants in Thailand
Among the things to do in Thailand, volunteering with elephants is an experience you just never forget. We got to spend the day volunteering as a “mahout” (elephant keeper) at the Patara Elephant Sanctuary about 30km west of Chiang Mai in Samoeng. Elephant Welfare in Thailand In Southeast Asia, elephants are often abused and treated unethically for […]