Portland Maine may be a small city but its food is big on flavors. We were absolutely amazed by the food scene here: locally sourced ingredients, unique flavor combos, and outstanding service. We had so much fun on our latest visit to this beautiful city, we had to include a whopping 12 top spots for excellent cuisine and cocktails. Here’s where we went and why…
If you’re traveling to the District of Columbia for business or sightseeing, chances are you’ll be spending a lot of time around the National Mall, Penn Quarter, and the Northwest in general – and you’re going to work up an appetite. Looking for a great dinner spot with a lively atmosphere and tasty cuisine? After living in the nation’s capital for more than a decade,…
We’ve stayed in more than 70 apartments around the world — many through Airbnb — and we all know they don’t always live up to the pictures or inflated reviews. That’s why we wanted to boil it down to our favorite 10 that you can still book today. Are they all perfect? No. But we find that Airbnbs offer an affordable and comfortable way to…
We love Pittsburgh! As a Pennsylvanian, I’m embarrassed to say I made my first trip to the steel city in my 30s. What was I waiting for? Pittsburgh’s location at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, where they also form the Ohio river, makes for a stunning landscape surround by unique architecture. And the city’s 400+ bridges also make it a special place…
I have to start with the disclaimer that Theo is not usually a fan of Times Square, but he had a great time on this trip checking out some new things. For me, I still love the magic of Midtown even if it’s a bit hectic. We know you already have a list of things you want to do here — and we’ll give you…
We’ve spent a lot of time exploring the beaches of Mexico but have recently fell in love with the beautiful cities of the interior, too. The country’s capital is a bustling metropolis with seemingly endless neighborhoods and activities to add to your to-do list. So what should you explore if you only have one full day? Or what can you do to make the most…
Everyone has their own unique list of “must haves” on a flight or things they “need to do” to survive the airport and flying experience. I wanted to share mine, too, in the hopes of helping newer travelers enjoy the journey. Here are my top 10 flying tips after taking 55 flights last year alone and flying to many corners of the world over the…
What should you do when you have a few miles and points here and there with airlines, hotels, and credit cards — but nothing significant enough for a Big Trip? Scrape them together for a luxurious 24-hour excursion! We pooled all our points from various sources and planned a fantastic weekend in NYC. Altogether for the two of us, we spent $450 on an experience…
If you love music, you’ll love a weekend getaway to Nashville. Although it’s known as the country music capital, you’ll find plenty of places with live performances ranging from indie rock to 90s hits to bluegrass to country pop to the classics. Nashville is just a 90-minute flight from our local airport in DC, so it was super easy for us to hop a 7:30…
It’s that time of year for all-things-autumn, Halloween, and leaf-peeping (why does that sound so creepy?) — Anyway, Burlington is the perfect spot to make all your pumpkin-spiced dreams come true. This town — which is located on the beautiful Lake Champlain — is filled to the brim with friendly open-minded people, great bars and breweries, and delicious food. Ride a bicycle along the water,…
