Joe and I are back from our 4-day trip to sunny San Diego. I had a work conference out there, and Joe joined me as it was nice to have some help with traveling during my third trimester. This was the last time we’re traveling before the baby! The conference was 3 days, and we … More One day in San Diego + my birthday
After a peaceful retreat in the mountains, we headed to the beach for the second part of our babymoon in Puerto Rico. We stayed in the Condado Beach area in San Juan, which is the most popular area for tourists with its lively atmosphere and nice hotels. I was excited to transition from the mountains … More Puerto Rico days 3-7: Beach time + Old San Juan + boat trip to Icacos
Joe and I spent one week in Puerto Rico for our babymoon, and I have a lot to share! This was one of my favorite trips we ever took together. By now, we know our “recipe” for a great trip, and we stuck to it to create the perfect mix of activity and relaxation. It … More Puerto Rico days 1-2: Our babymoon! + mountain retreat + waterfall hike + relaxing with cats and peacocks
Over Memorial Day Weekend, Joe and I had a few days off from work, so we took advantage of the long weekend and headed to Wilmington, NC, a beach town 2 hours from our home. There are a lot of beach town options in NC, but we were looking for someplace convenient, so we chose … More Long weekend in Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach, NC
Hello, hello! Last week, I was in Miami for a work conference, and Joe and I decided to stay a few extra days and make a trip out of it. This was our first trip since our mini-moon in Disney Land last fall, and boy were we ready for a vacation. While the trip was … More Relaxing beach weekend in Miami
Our summer has been filled with more travel than usual. Our summer travels continued with a week in North Carolina! Joe and I decided to visit Raleigh, North Carolina to see someplace new and enjoy the summer vibes on the east coast. My brother, Andrew, and his dog, Constantine, also came out for the week. … More Summer fun in Raleigh, North Carolina
Joe and I had a few days off for the 4th of July, so we packed the truck and headed out for a road trip to Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Park! Our energy meters are filled to the brim as this trip had all our favorite things — physical activity, getting away from the … More July 4th weekend in Kings Canyon + Sequoia National Park
The second half of our week in Carvoeiro was just as beautiful as the first. If you missed my 1st post on Carvoeiro, check it out here! Day 11: Day trip to Lagos We had a fun day trip planned today to Lagos, a larger beach resort town and a 40-minute drive from Carvoeiro. Lagos … More Portugal days 11-14: Day trip to Lagos + Benagil Cave boat tour + scenic plane ride + Portugal reflection
After an amazing first week in Lisbon and Evora, I didn’t think our Portugal trip could get any better. Boy was I wrong. Joe and I enjoyed our second week on the sunny Southern coast of Portugal (aka the Algarve Coast). We were really looking forward to beach time after getting plenty of city & … More Portugal days 9-10: Coastal living in Carvoeiro + Seven Hanging Valleys Hike + adopting cats
Where do I begin? These last 4 days were ones I’ll remember for a long time. My heart is so full, not only because one of my best friends got married but also because we made wonderful memories with our group of SF friends in this magical place. The center of our two-week Portugal trip … More Portugal days 5-8: Fun-filled wedding weekend in Évora
I Run Like A Girl 