Koh Tao
Asia, Budgeting, Finances, Scuba Diving, Thailand, Travel

A Bucket List Anniversary

If you would have stopped by during these last two weeks you would have found me in front of my computer consumed by research--I spent my free time pouring over reviews, reading tourism websites, haphazardly scratching down random itineraries, and adding items of interest to my never-ending travel list. I ate, slept, dreamed, and thought about all things Italian, Greek, and… Continue reading A Bucket List Anniversary

Travel

Gemini Decisions…

As I'm finalizing the details for our annual Christmas trip I'm also looking ahead into 2015--specifically thinking about our four-year anniversary next June. Three out of our next four (major) vacations have already been decided (if everything goes as planned), which leaves us with that lone fourth destination and brings us to our fourth anniversary. Coincidence? I think… Continue reading Gemini Decisions…

Big Island, Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

The Real World

Well the bags are unpacked, the laundry is cleaned and put away, the dogs have been showered with constant attention and hugs, and dinner has been made in my beautiful kitchen (technically we grilled on the back patio, but I prepared it all in the kitchen, so that counts, right?). I guess it's official: the… Continue reading The Real World

Hawaii, Maui, Travel

Aloha in Paradise-My Top 5

With its 30 miles of breathtaking beaches, cool ocean breezes, popular resorts, famous snorkeling spots, endless waterfalls, mystical rainbows, and gorgeous sunsets, it's no secret that the Valley Isle, also known as the Magic Isle, is easy to fall in love with. A few years ago, my husband and I spent two weeks on this… Continue reading Aloha in Paradise-My Top 5