I’m grateful to be welcoming in the new year by cataloging the important parts from the previous year. It helps me have the right mindset going forward. In preparing to write this 2023 recap, I enjoyed going over details of events that I had already forgotten about. I am so grateful that I hold myself to doing this annual digest, even though it’s more for me than the readers of this blog, because it brings out incredible reflections on the […]
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Our Seven Day Barbados Itinerary.
Ah, Barbados. The place where we learned how to drive on the left side of the road, saw wild monkeys, and drank the best rum cocktails we’ve ever had. It’s a relaxing, beautiful island filled with happy people. There are so many exciting things to do that it can be challenging to figure out what to include in your Barbados itinerary – hopefully, this post can help you decide. I’m sharing what we did with our seven days in Barbados […]
Tablift – the Versatile and Comfortable Tablet Holder (Product Review).
How often do you find yourself uncomfortable while holding your tablet or another electronic device? Have you tried to precariously balance it on something while you rest? I struggled with these issues daily until I started using the Tablift – a bendy, adjustable tablet holder that was designed to help people use their electronic devices more easily and ergonomically. This nifty product may look a little bizarre with its spider like legs, but being able to adjust each leg independently […]
Cozy, Eco-friendly Treehouse in Greensboro, North Carolina.
On an unassuming street in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a lovely treehouse called The Roost. The cozy home is tucked behind the owner’s house and blends into the backyard so well that I actually drove past it the first time. It’s always in high demand as it’s one of the top Airbnb rentals in Greensboro, and yet this stunning eco-friendly treehouse is practically hidden within a residential area. In this post, I’m going to share the details of my stay […]
Eight Things I Loved About Barbados (And Four Things I Didn’t Like).
There is a lot to love about Barbados. While the island is 21 miles long and, as some like to say, a smile 14 miles wide, that space feels so much bigger when you experience the fun, friendliness, and beauty throughout. Visiting Barbados was my second foray into the Caribbean and the trip furthered my obsession with wanting to visit each and every gorgeous island in the region. What I loved the most about Barbados was the extremely friendly people! I […]
A Day Trip to Klein Curaçao with Miss Ann Boat Tours.
As we planned our trip to Curaçao last year we discovered the delightful idea of an excursion to the nearby island of Klein Curaçao. While we were concerned about taking six month old Baby Meena on a day long boat trip, we decided to go for it anyway. And I’m so glad that we did – we all had a great time! Klein Curaçao, or Little Curaçao, is nearly seven miles from the southern coast of Curaçao. It’s a small […]
Visiting Shete Boka National Park in Curaçao.
Visiting Shete Boka National Park is hopefully near the top of your list of things to do in Curaçao. Young or old, adventurous or reserved – the stunning sights at Shete Boka National Park shouldn’t be missed by anyone. The park is on the western part of the island, about 45 minutes from Willemstad by car. We were staying at the Blue View Apartments in Westpunt at this point on our trip and were less than 10 minutes away by […]
Our Massive 10 Day Curaçao Itinerary.
Our trip to Curaçao turned out to be the dreamiest vacation we’ve ever taken. I suppose a colorful, tropical island with hints of Europe is easy to fall in love with. I spent so much time putting together this 10 day Curaçao itinerary because I did not want to miss out on a single thing Curaçao had to offer. However, having lupus and a six month old baby did limit the trip in some ways. Before all this we would create overflowing itineraries, […]
A Fall Walk Around Lake Lure.
Heading to Lake Lure in late October was my fourth failed attempt over the past year to see stunning fall colors in the North Carolina mountains. Since we are fortunate to live just one and a half hours drive from the internationally known Lake Lure, I will have plenty of chances to keep trying (it’s certainly a great excuse to road trip into the gorgeous western North Carolina region). And, even though the leaves weren’t on fire, the walk was […]
Things to Do in New Bern, North Carolina.
A trip to New Bern is absolutely one of the best things to do in North Carolina. This beautiful and historic riverfront city, located in the coastal region of North Carolina, has plenty of fun activities to choose from. New Bern is the second oldest town in North Carolina and its European influence is obvious in the architecture and walkable downtown. It was settled by a group of German and Swiss immigrants, including some from Bern, Switzerland (hence the name). […]