CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Best European Travel Experiences: Wine, Romance, and Festivals You’ll Love Posted on July 27, 2024July 27, 2026 My Favorite Things and Places in Europe I love exploring Europe. The open borders, well-maintained roads, and beautiful scenery make every trip an adventure. I cherish the unexpected stops and unplanned discoveries. Europe offers endless opportunities for slow travel, adventure, discovery, and joy, so I’m sure your list will differ…. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Why Spending Christmas in Andalucia Was Better Than We Expected Posted on December 24, 2023December 26, 2025 It’s a wonderful life. Winter in Europe is wonderful. Christmas Markets alight, festivals delight, and the general slow-down in the daily grind is just… right. However, not surprisingly, the temperature drops around the world. So we are in search of warmth and sunshine and we are heading south. We’re flying to Andalucia in southern Spain for Christmas this winter. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Annual Firefly Festival: How to Dance with the Fireflies in Muju Posted on September 1, 2023July 27, 2026 Discover pure joy as thousands of fireflies illuminate the night sky at Muju’s Firefly Festival. Join us from Sept 2-10 for this magical spectacle! Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD What Happened When This Military Spouse Traveled Solo to Pamplona Posted on July 18, 2020July 24, 2026 Travel has always been one of the best military spouse benefits. Fortunately, the military creates opportunities for Military Spouses to Travel for Solo Fun. It’s the week of San Fermin in Pamplona, a.k .a . the Running of the Bulls, and it’s one of my fondest travel memories. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Jindo Sea Parting Festival 2025: How to Walk the Miracle Sea Road Posted on March 19, 2017July 31, 2026 The “road” is less than 200 feet wide and 1.7 miles long and will recede exposing a land bridge. You’ll have 90 minutes to make the journey there and back before you’ll be swept away by the returning tide. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES What Makes Spending Christmas on the Costa del Sol So Special Posted on November 26, 2015July 23, 2026 Christmas in Spain is a magical experience. Our journey along the Costa del Sol heightened that charm. The coastal highway revealed sun-kissed beaches and picturesque communities, each with their own unique allure. Among them, Marbella stood out for its elegance and sophistication. Its upscale vibe added a touch of luxury… Read more
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