Does Solo Travel in Marriage Make You a Bad Spouse?

Last updated on April 7th, 2023 at 03:56 pmBell and I met as solo travelers, in a hostel in Brugge, Belgium in 2002. We had both just finished college and I was traveling from the USA and she was visiting from Australia. Fast forward to 2005, and we got married in a small ceremony in…

selfie of Alex at the Asakusa Temple, with Tokyo Tower in the background

Great Virginia Weekend Getaway Ideas

Last updated on March 29th, 2023 at 10:22 pmVirginia Is For Lovers has been the tourism board’s official slogan for over 50 years. The state features an abundance of natural beauty from the Appalachian Mountains to Chesapeake Bay. Charming historic towns like Colonial Williamsburg pre-date the founding of the United States. Here are some great Virginia…

How to Earn 120,000+ Delta Miles Without Flying!

Last updated on March 29th, 2023 at 10:31 pmMost of us were grounded for awhile during the height of COVID-19. I had not been on an airplane since I was in Europe in March, 2020 when nationwide lockdowns first started occurring around the world due to the pandemic. We have been on several road trips…

Japanese women dressed in a kimono under a red Torri gate

Great Washington, DC Day Trips

Last updated on March 29th, 2023 at 10:41 pmWe’ve been living in the Washington, DC area for the past 3 and 1/2 years. The city is packed with great things to do, as the Smithsonian is the world’s largest collection of free museums. DC also has a fantastic culinary scene that has nobly persisted through…

Alex & Bell with masks in front of a mural a guy kissing a girl

Hampshire County, West Virginia: Mountain Getaway Tips

Last updated on March 30th, 2023 at 09:13 pmHampshire County, West Virginia is located less than a two-hour drive from Washington, DC. The Allegheny Mountains dot the terrain with wonderful hiking opportunities. And the South Branch Potomac River offers outdoor recreation options in a pristine landscape. You can also enjoy picturesque highlights on the Potomac…

An open train car crossing a bridge with a river underneath and mountains in the background at sunset