Turkey
Cruise, Culture, and Ancient Charm: A Day in Ephesus, Including Mother Mary’s Home
Hey everyone! We just got back from Europe, where we stopped in Turkey and had the chance to explore the amazing ancient city of Ephesus, including…
Nerdy Travel Couple
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Florida
Peace River Oaks, Bowling Green FL: What $95 Gets You
Most Florida RV parks are a field with numbered rectangles painted on it. That’s fine. That’s most of them. Peace River Oaks isn’t, and the reason isn’t anything you’d see in a listing. This trip, we learned the owner paid extra to run the…
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Oklahoma
Discovering a Hidden Gem: A Speakeasy Experience in Oklahoma City
The Enchanting Introduction Ah, Oklahoma City has its surprises, and stumbling upon a hidden speakeasy was definitely a highlight of our trip. Nestled away from the…
Caribbean
A Week Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas [With Photos & Video]
Introduction: Sailing on the Newest Oasis-Class Ship (April 2023) We recently took a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, April 9-16, 2023, and it…
Field Notes
City Symbols
The Eiffel Tower You see it absolutely everywhere in the city, the Eiffel Tower; it’s also on practically everything. It’s one of the major symbols of…
Oklahoma
The Skirvin Hotel
The Skirvin Hilton Hotel has a reputation for being haunted. It’s a story told by NBA basketball players time and again – phantom pains, spooky creaks,…
Malta
Things To Do In Valletta, Malta
Valletta, the capital of the small independent island of Malta, is one of three islands in the Maltese Archipelago. Located in the western Mediterranean, Malta is…
Field Notes
Carry-on Bag Packing Tips
There’s an art to packing a carry-on bag. Wise travelers must balance the requirements of airlines and airport security, make sure important items are easily accessible,…
Bahamas
What Cruisers Should Know About the Bahamas and Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian, which officially fizzled out over the open Atlantic after nearly two weeks, has left a trail of damage in its wake, extending from the…
Field Notes
4 Overpriced Items You Shouldn’t Buy on a Cruise Ship
Cruise ships set the stage for those who love to shop. They love to tout a variety of products with “duty-free” signage (indicating you don’t have…
Field Notes
What Star Wars Taught Us About Travel
Are you excited yet about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker? We sure are! When someone tells us they’re going to try to travel someplace soon,…
Greece
Things to Do in Mykonos
Mykonos is one of the most popular islands to visit in Greece. This island is famous for shopping, beach parties, and the very photogenic Mykonos town.…
Field Notes
The Perfect Lemon Drop Martini
The perfect lemon drop martini should be refreshingly tart, not overbearingly sweet. This easy peasy drink recipe is quite possibly THE most refreshing ever! Give it…
