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2 Days in London from Fitzrovia: Soho, Westminster & the West End
Two days in London based in Fitzrovia: where we stayed, the meals and stops within walking distance, the British Museum, what we paid, and what we would do differently.
Eating Well in Paris in Your 20s: Affordable, Authentic, and Unforgettable
Discover how to experience the best of Parisian food culture without overspending. From local bakeries to casual dinners and hidden gems, here’s how to eat well in Paris in your 20s.
Buenos Aires: Six Tips From Our Trip
Buenos Aires is easy to love, but it plays by its own rules. Here are six quick tips that saved us time, money, and a little sanity.of grand boulevards and hidden courters, where every transaction felt like a small negotiation, every meal a discovery. This wasn't just a trip; it was an education in urban navigation, a masterclass in embracing the unexpected. Here are six tips that we learned from the trip.
Madrid: Lesser Known Below the Surface Tour
Madrid hits different. It’s not just the late-night dinners or the sun that feels like a warm embrace even in December. It’s the way the city hums, a low thrum of ancient history and relentless modernity. You walk these streets, and every turn offers a new flavor, a new sound, a new reason to question everything you thought you knew about a capital city. We’d hit the usual destinations; Bar La Campana, Museum Sophia, and The Palacio. Now it was time to look for lesser known gems. This trip was about digging deeper, literally. About finding the Madrid that doesn’t always make it onto the glossy postcards. Because sometimes, the real magic happens when you step off the well-trodden path and let curiosity be your guide. And sometimes, that guide leads you straight into the belly of the city, a place where time stands still and stories echo in the quiet. We luckily found something special, a history lesson and an answer to why moving people in Madrid from one place to another is easier than most big cities.
Madrid XMAS 2025 Real Madrid v Seville
Goooooooaaaaaaaalllll!!!!!!! - Real Madrid won 2-0. If you are in Madrid, then you have to support the Real Madrid Futbol Team. The family treated me to an early Xmas gift to head to Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Puerto Nuevo Birthday Lobster Fest
We've always been drawn to the Pacific coast, so when Matt's birthday came around, we knew a one-day adventure to Baja was the perfect way to celebrate. Our destination was Puerto Nuevo, a favorite spot that never disappoints, especially on a quiet weekday. The easy drive from San Diego led us to a fantastic lobster and beer lunch. Better yet, the Fast Track SENTRI lane made the trip home just as effortless.
Porto: Rain, River Crossings, the Rule of 1, and the Mystery Indian Restaurant
Porto, Portugal, the Douro River and the Douro Valley gave us all of the things we enjoy. Good people, good food, good wine (Port), good walks, and great views. Definitely on the list to go back.