30 Places: Where to Eat in Sacramento
Sacramento hasn’t always been known as a food destination, but with renewed interest in local ingredients and many new restaurants opening over the past…
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What If Your Kids Don’t Want to Travel?
“Please, Mommy, no more trips. I just want to stay home.” As much as I hate to even think about it, this is the…
An American Rainforest: One Day in Olympic National Park
Have you ever been in a rainforest? I have hiked in the rainforest of coastal Brazil and now, after my recent trip to Washington,…
The Importance of Getting Out of Our Comfort Zones
What are those things that you tell yourself you just don’t do? You just can’t do? If you’re like me, there are some things that…
How to Prepare for Holiday Travel: 5 Tips
Are you going away for the holidays? Because Rodrigo and I are both professors, we have quite a bit of time off around the Christmas/New…
30 Top Things to Do in Kauai
Kauai is a must-visit island with a relaxed, peaceful vibe and incredible natural beauty. Here are 30 things to do on Kauai. Be sure…
To Cruise or Not to Cruise? Tips for choosing a cruise
Cruises have been on my mind a lot since our cruise last month. Before then, I hadn’t been on a cruise since my first…
Highlights from 36 Hours in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires piqued my interest long ago. It always sounded like my kind of city, one with impressive architecture, European charm, and a unique flavor thanks…
What’s It Like to Take a South America Cruise?
While visiting our family in Brazil, my sister-in-law suggested we take a family trip on a South America cruise. We decided on a cruise…
A Fall Day Trip to Apple Hill
A day trip to Apple Hill is a traditional fall activity for many people who live in this area. After all, Sacramento is flat…