Curated travel inspirations for your next Outside Suburbia Adventure
From Cute to Classy, Graduation gift ideas for every Grad
Have you been looking for some cute or classic graduation gift ideas? 18 plus years have passed in the blink of an eye and it is time for not one but two graduates in our family – a college grad and a newly minted high school grad! It’s been a Read More …
50 + Inspiring Quotes about Art by Artists
My favorite collections of inspiring Quotes about Art by great artists, photographers, philosophers, painters, and art critics that motivate and help me get creative! One of my all-time favorite Quotes about Art “To create a work of art is to create the world.” by none other than the great artist Read More …
15 American Towns that feel like Europe
While many countries in Europe are opening for vaccinated Americans to visit, not many of us will make that trip over the pond this summer. If you are like us and miss traveling to Europe this summer, these American towns will give you a glimpse and make you feel like Read More …
Quito, Mindo & Hacienda El Refugio: A First-timer’s Guide to Ecuador
Ecuador is a traveler’s paradise! From the colonial city of Quito to the Amazonian Rain Forest and the Galapagos Islands, to all of the places in between, visitors to Ecuador have endless possibilities for where to spend their time. Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Read More …
Top things to do in San Juan Islands, WA
Last week, I enjoyed attending a virtual cook along with the San Juan Islands, WA and fell in love with the slow-paced life, farm-to-table cuisine, and other wonderful things to do on the island. We cooked with culinary lavender provided by Plindaba Lavender Farm to make laventini and a savory Read More …
Best Travel Quotes & Captions To Inspire You
Our favorite collections of Travel Quotes and Travel Captions to inspire you… your next adventure, family trip, or fuel that wanderlust that you have been nursing (like us) for the past year and a half. I love “collecting” quotes. I write down quotes about travel, quotes about nature, quotes about Read More …
Bucketlist: 50 of Asia’s Magnificent Temples
Asia is famous for its diverse cultures, colorful festivals and exotic cuisine. Whether you looking to visit as a tourist or a pilgrim in search of spirituality here are 50 of Asia’s BEST temples including famous ones in India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Hong Kong… and more to add to Read More …
50 Best Happy Quotes: Quotes About Happiness
I believe in the power of positivity and being joyful and happy every day. When the times are tough and the going gets rough… Happiness is STILL a choice YOU can make. Here is my favorite collection of Best Happy Quotes, quotes about happiness and being happy to help you Read More …
12 Very Best Countries in Europe to Visit
With 50 countries, Europe has an abundance of stunning places to explore! From its gorgeous landscapes, snowcapped mountains, beautiful islands to its historic cities, here are some of the best countries in Europe to visit that frequently make the travel wishlist. These are 20 of our very favorite European Countries that we have Read More …
A Guide to visiting the South Coast of Iceland
The South Coast has some of the most scenic spots in Iceland – from walking behind a waterfall, checking out the view from the craggy cliffs of Dyrholaey and getting up close to glistening icebergs in a black sand beach, there is so much to see and do. While Golden Circle Read More …
Mother’s Day Afternoon High Tea: Paris or Plano?
It all started back in kindergarten, these friendships – both between the boys and us moms and just like that 12 years have flown by. To celebrate their graduation, we decided to take them to Paris for Afternoon High Tea, by that I mean Edith’s in Plano 🙂 Most Saturdays Read More …
Sweet Things to do in Solvang, California
Solvang meaning “sunny fields” in Danish, is a little town in California that you might want to visit if you are missing Europe. The Danish town of Solvang in California is charming and offers many sweet things to do — you can indulge in some authentic traditional Danish sweet treats Read More …
A Glimpse of Germany & things to do in Helen, GA
Locate in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Helen is a charming town in Georgia. We spent a day wandering the quaint town’s half-timbered storefronts and restaurants and sampling a few of the things to do in Helen, GA. With a big Bavarian influence, Helen looks like a German Read More …
Favorite Things to do in Atlanta with kids
We have close family living in Georgia and have found ourselves visiting Atlanta a few times with kids. Most days are spent indoors chatting and catching up with cousins but when we do get out of the house, here are some of our favorite things we like to do in Read More …
A Guide to Indonesia’s Most Beautiful Islands
If there’s one thing that people love about cruising, it’s the fact that you can visit some really stunning destinations. Well, that and the fact that things like charter cruises make cruising one of the best ways to enjoy а vacation, especially some of the beautiful islands in Indonesia. And Read More …
Flower Fields & Farms near Dallas where you can pick your own
I love finding Flower Fields and visiting Farms close to home near Dallas and when we travel. Whether it is a restaurant with a Farm in Chennai, an Organic Farm in Cabo, or a Tomato Greenhouse in Friðheimar, South Iceland, seeing where your food comes from and frolicking among rows of Read More …