DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Why Spending Christmas in Seville Was Better Than We Expected Posted on November 26, 2015December 26, 2025 We spent 4 days and Christmas in Seville. We were told we would be closed. However, we were pleasantly surprised and delighted to find they were wrong during Christmas in Seville. Initially, we were warned that many establishments would be closed during the holiday period. However, to our pleasant surprise,… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Why Spending Christmas in Córdoba, Spain Felt So Special Posted on November 26, 2015December 26, 2025 There were more than 1,000 mosques in Córdoba during the 10th century and the Mezquita was the most magnificent of them all. More than half a million worshippers prayed alongside the jasper, marble and granite columns that fanned out like a grove of orange trees. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Christmas in Spain: The Magic of Granada and the Alhambra Posted on November 26, 2015December 26, 2025 I’ve spent Christmas in a lot of places, but Granada stands out. From the start, it felt different—lively streets, beautiful views, and so much history all around us. Things didn’t go exactly as planned. We missed our flight, lost our tickets, and ran into a few surprises. But that’s what… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Why Missing Our Flight to Granada Made Our Christmas in Spain Even Better Posted on November 26, 2015December 20, 2025 Road Trip in Spain I made the amateurish error of packing late into the night before travel and incorrectly setting the alarm for 5 p.m. instead of 5 a.m. I woke up in a panic at 6:30 for a 7:30 flight. It would cost us an additional $400 and a… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Everything You Need to Know About a Dinner Cruise in Tokyo Posted on October 29, 2015December 20, 2025 5 days exploring the quirky neighborhoods of Tokyo culminates on a sunset dinner cruise around Tokyo Bay with delicious food, awesome service and amenities, and a great picture window to see the Tokyo skyline. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Truth About the Seokguram Hike: More Sweat Than Serenity Posted on September 1, 2015February 25, 2026 I expected serenity on the 4km climb from Bulguksa to Seokguram. Instead, fog erased the views, steep drops tested our nerves, and the line to see the Buddha stretched over an hour. Was the hike worth it? Here’s the honest truth no brochure mentions. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES What Makes Anapji Pond One of Gyeongju’s Most Beautiful Spots Posted on September 1, 2015April 12, 2026 Gyeongju was once the capital of the Silla Dynasty and remnants of its former glory lay all over this pretty college town. And although the original palace was burned to the ground in the 10th century, the man-made pond still maintains its original footprint where many remnants were recently discovered. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES My Journey Through Military Life: Army Brat, Soldier, and Now Military Spouse Posted on May 10, 2014February 23, 2026 Born into a world where traveling and the military are intertwined, the essence of service courses through my veins. From the tender moments of my infancy at Ft. Meade’s Kimbrough Army Hospital, where I received my very first slap on the rear, to the bustling streets of Rome, where I… Read more