20 Years of Couples Travel and Life Abroad

Last updated on March 10th, 2023 at 10:59 pm20 years ago we met in a hostel in Brugge, Belgium. We were both backpacking solo after college and our paths randomly crossed. I was traveling from the USA and Bell was touring the continent from Australia. We were both heading to Amsterdam with a single overlapping…

Ireland Travel Tips: Fun Emerald Island Advice

Last updated on March 13th, 2024 at 02:59 pmIreland’s picturesque landscape, friendly locals, historic sites and a vibrant pub culture make it a popular place to travel. We fell in love with the Emerald Island the first time we visited for our 6th wedding anniversary. So much so that we relocated to Dublin and called…

Landscape of the cliffs with the ocean, Ireland travel tips

Great off the Radar European Towns

Last updated on March 11th, 2024 at 05:41 pmExperiential travel has become a buzzword in the industry, even though travelers have immersed themselves in foreign cultures for centuries. While cities like London, Paris and Amsterdam are wonderful to visit, they’re also extremely touristy capitals. You’ll generally get more value for your money (especially in the…

How to Spend the Perfect Week in Ireland!

From dramatic cliffs to storied pubs, Ireland is one of the world’s most popular destinations. We spent two and a half years working on the Emerald island, giving us the opportunity to experience much of the vibrant island. People often ask us how they should spend one week traveling around Ireland. So we decided to break down a perfect week in Ireland, suitable for different travel budgets and interests!

Cliffs of Moher in County Clare

What to Expect on St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin!

Last updated on March 16th, 2019 at 03:15 am  On March 17th we celebrated our second St. Patrick’s Day as residents of Dublin. It was a festive day where we took in the annual parade and visited Croke Park to attend the hurling and Gaelic football finals of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). We ended our…