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? […]
Flores, Azores 21 Things You MUST Do
Flores island in the Azores is one of few places that had me questioning if I were in some version of the Truman Show. It was almost too perfect and pristine to be real. It felt like a movie set. But Flores IS real. It’s remote, rugged, full of waterfalls, brimming with greenery, and though […]