When we planned a winter trip to Alaska, one of our big hopes was that we’d get to see the aurora borealis. We didn’t book a northern lights tour, but we had rented a car so we figured we’d do some northern lights chasing on...
Every winter the town of Anchorage, Alaska, comes alive with the Fur Rondy Festival. It’s a 10 day event that is held every February, and it’s a whole lot of fun. When we decided to plan a winter trip to Alaska, the dates we picked...
We absolutely love Seattle, Washington—the art and culture throughout the city are fantastic, the views over the bay are stunning, the food scene is great, it’s located within a short proximity to an abundance of options for outdoor adventures, and there are many wonderful museums...
This past summer when I was exploring my own backyard in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, I went on a tour of the new U.S. Bank Stadium which officially opened in July of 2016. Since it's home to the 2018 Super Bowl LII in just...
For some reason, Alaska has always seemed so unattainable. There’s so much to see over such a large area, and I figured we would need several weeks during both winter and summer to even scratch the surface. Well, after spotting cheap airfare last winter, we...
There’s something magical about a winter wonderland and a castle made of ice. And, you will definitely find magic when you visit Ice Castles in Stillwater, Minnesota. Walls made of thousands of icicles surround you in every direction. During the day, the blueish-white walls glisten...
2017 was an interesting year for us. It was full of ups and downs. We had some absolutely amazing moments, but overall it was a pretty difficult year. I know we can’t complain because others around the world went through some major tragedies—from hurricanes and...
Located a short drive outside of downtown Vancouver, Canada, you will find a world of deep canyons, giant douglas-fir trees, and a series of suspension bridges and pathways that are sure to test your fear of heights. And, if you visit between late November and...
When we were in Budapest, Hungary, around the holidays last December, we couldn’t resist strapping on a pair of ice skates and going for a spin on Europe’s largest outdoor skating rink, the City Park Ice Rink. As children, our holiday season was always filled...
Budapest, Hungary, has intrigued us for quite some time. From the beautiful architecture, to the magnitude of thermal baths and cave systems that run underneath the city, to the food and ruin pubs, and the storied history of the city, Budapest just sounded like one...
When we planned a couple of days in Bratislava, Slovakia, last December during our European Christmas Market explorations, I had no idea how much we would both fall in love with the city. Our short visit of just 48 hours was packed with festive Christmas...
Our day in Vienna, Austria, was filled with lights and Christmas markets in every direction. It felt as though we were transported to a fairy tale world with a bundle of festive holiday spirit.When planning our trip around Europe to explore the Christmas markets, our...
