The Portuguese Azores are located in the true middle of nowhere. Far from any other land masses, this collection of nine volcanic islands is in the Atlantic Ocean between North America and Europe. The far western island of Flores serves as Europe’s most Western point. How do you get to them? And once there, how […]
How to Make Family Travel Cheaper
I can’t be the only one who has sticker shock when browsing flights for this summer. It seems like the flights that used to be $100 are suddenly $400, and the ones that used to be $400 are suddenly over $1000. Are the days of cheap trips gone? Not necessarily. It just requires flexibility and […]
Azores Essentials Packing List – What NOT to Forget
The Azores are a group of nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean that can experience several seasons in one day. Even on the sunniest, brightest days, having a rain jacket along is a good idea. They say the only predictable thing about the weather in the Azores is that it is unpredictable, […]
10 Dreamiest Azores Places to Stay – Hotels, Spas, and Vacation Homes
When planning my Azores trip, I became excited about the variety the islands offered, and at such a great value. From whole vacation homes with a charming feel to a hot spring resort and a home from the 1700s with its own waterfall, these are the best places to stay in the Azores: 1. Octant […]
Why I’m Loving Rent the Runway for Vacation Clothes (NOT Sponsored Review!)
Looking around at what I could purge from my closet, the maternity clothes going bye-bye, the dress I had in mind for Provence, but never wore, and the ones that don’t fit anymore, I wondered, how could I still express myself through my clothes without being this wasteful, both to my wallet and the planet? […]