On the hunt for quinoa in South America
Ever since quinoa had become popular in the U.S., we were excited to visit the Andes region in South America, where it originates from. Much to our surprise, we didn’t come across much quinoa though!
Where to stay in Negombo, Sri Lanka: The Reefs Edge Hotel
For my last couple of days in Sri Lanka, I had only one wish: relax and wind down, catch up on work, and be close to the airport. The closest …
Hotel Tip of the Week: Mountain Paradise Hotel | La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation tips from around the world. All are places where we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: Mountain Paradise Hotel in Arenal, Costa Rica.
Independence through Independents – Asheville, NC
Our NYC2NOLA road trip this summer did not quite go as planned thanks to hurricanes, detours and nearly derailed idealism. Luckily, we found Asheville…
Observations from the halfway point on the Great American Road Trip
Everyone loves a road trip! It’s not for the hot sweaty car rides or the stress of finding parking. It’s the freedom, the movement, and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to observe so much of the USA. We’re at the halfway point, so please read on for our observations from on the road, plus something about a beer tasting event here in Savannah!
A little piece of Europe: 24 hours in Quebec City
The symphony of sounds on the streets are so classically French it is hard to believe we are actually in Canada. We just loved Quebec City! Read on for our 24 hours in town, plus seasonal tips!
(Part 2) What I Wonder When I Wander: Can I Get Healthy on the Road – The Answer is YES!
I did it! It’s finally time to declare that I was able to get healthy on the road – here’s the story of how I transformed my life in just over one year while traveling the world.
Our five favorite housesitting experiences (and the 2nd edition of the Break Free housesitting book!)
Since we started housesitting in 2010, we have had once in a lifetime experiences we will never forget. Read on for our top 5 of all time and find out about the updated version of our book on housesitting.
Street Art special: Oh Canada!
The wide open spaces in Ontario and Quebec contrast entirely with the urban scenes of street art around every corner in cities like Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City and Ottawa. Find out which city has the best street art according to the two of us Street Art fan girls!
Hotel Tip of the Week: The Library Hotel | Manhattan, New York City
The two of us can be pretty critical when it comes to hotels, but this week’s Hotel Tip of the Week, The Library Hotel was a particular surprise. Find what we loved and what we didn’t about this creative Manhattan hotel.