Last Updated on November 27, 2023 by Tami Is it really possible to save enough money to travel? A lot of what I do is find ways to travel for less. I am constantly searching for good deals on airfare,…
Ten Reasons Why You Should Wake Up Early (on vacation)!
Last Updated on September 7, 2022 by Tami Ten reasons why you should wake up early? Are you kidding me?! Who wouldn’t rather sleep in? I’m not going to argue with you, because I enjoy my sleep. But when is…
Enjoy a Weekend in Los Gatos!
Last Updated on August 24, 2022 by Tami Some of my favorite getaways are the relatively short road trips we take to visit family. Presidents’ Day weekend was a great opportunity to drive up to Los Gatos from San Diego…
Only three days in Rome? Here’s what we did on our last day!
Last Updated on August 24, 2022 by Tami Our last day in Rome. What to do? We’re heading to see what Rick Steves considers “the most underappreciated sight in all of Italy.” Ostia Antica – Ancient Rome seaport Ostia Antica…
Only Three Days in Rome? Day Two of our Adventure
Last Updated on August 24, 2022 by Tami This is “Only three days in Rome? Day Two” in our three-part series on Rome. Our second day in Rome was completely dedicated to visiting Vatican City. Which is fitting, since it’s…
Only Three Days in Rome? Look at All You Can Do!
Last Updated on August 24, 2022 by Tami Our three days in Rome came at the end of a two-week self-guided tour through northern Italy. We had seen a lot already, and we didn’t want more of the same. We…
Best Free Things to Do in San Diego, Part II
Last Updated on August 24, 2022 by Tami San Diego is one of the top 25 destination cities in the United States. Think that makes it an expensive place to visit? It certainly doesn’t have to be. I’ve lived here…
Reliving History in San Diego
Last Updated on February 2, 2024 by Tami San Diego has an annual commemoration of The Mormon Battalion (1846-47), which was the only religiously based military unit in United States history. Reliving history is a great way to learn more…