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Travel Reviews, Rants, Advice & Other Dispatches from the Champagne Aisle
Welcome to my corner of the internet where travel isn’t always filtered, the opinions are very much my own, and yes—sometimes the Wi-Fi still doesn’t work, even at the $1,200-a-night resort.
This blog is part postcard, part journal, part gentle (and not-so-gentle) rant space.
And because I’m a former history teacher with opinions (and zero chill when it comes to disinformation), don’t be surprised if a post about Tuscan villas is followed by something on political hypocrisy, historical context, or why it’s time to start reading beyond the headlines.
This is where travel meets the rest of life—with humor, honesty, and the occasional eye-roll.
If you’re into luxury with a wink—and a few strong opinions—you’re in the right place.
Honest reviews of hotels, destinations, and experiences—because not everything that looks good on Instagram is worth your PTO
Practical travel advice that balances smart strategy with a love for the good life
Personal reflections on travel as a way of living, connecting, and sometimes just escaping
Occasional spicy takes on travel trends, tourist behavior, and why some people should not be allowed in business class
The Latest
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Tips For Making Holiday Travel More Bearable
Traveling during the holidays generally enhances the forces that make travel miserable while minimizing what makes it joyful. Airports are packed, delays are rampant, and…
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Shhh Don’t Tell Matt About Our Secret Trip to Spain for His Birthday
The initial plan was that we were only going to travel internationally (sorry not including Canada, but don’t make me laugh) once in 2023. That…
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Our Trip To Calgary: An Introduction
We decided that a late fall trip to the only place in the Western Hemisphere more cold than Maine was in order! Well, no, our…
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Out and Abroad Is Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving my dear readers. I decided to put together a list of things I am thankful for that makes traveling internationally easier! I am…
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How We Choose Our Destinations?
I remember we were at a luxury 5-star All-Inclusive in Puerto Vallarta and on the surface, everything was fine. The food was underwhelming, but it…
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Out and (Almost) Abroad- 2 months in Maine and Travel to Come
Hi everyone! We are still here but have been mostly silent for the last few months. Sorry, it has been challenging finding a minute to…
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Air France 787 Business Class Boston-Paris Review
Introduction This was my first experience ever traveling on a long-haul European business class product. We had a lot of credits to use on Air…
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Swiss Air 777 Zurich-Boston Flight Review
Introduction Matt and I had a lot of United miles to burn, and we figured we would use most of them to fly home from…
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The North American and European Short Haul Business Class Experience: Which is Better?
Short Haul business class is typically on flights <5 hours long on your standard plane like the Boeing 737 or the Airbus 320 and of…
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Our Tuscan Itinerary
Buongiorno! We have returned from our beloved Italy and are now preparing for our (finally!) move to Maine…. just in time for the cold ☹.…
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It’s Okay to Cancel Your Vacation
No this is not an anti-wellness or PTO post. It is the opposite. Sometimes vacations don’t sit well and stress you out. Why spend the…
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See you Later Wilton Manors and Hello Wells, Maine!
Is it really happening? Matt and I have been talking about this since we got engaged in 2013 when we were planning our wedding in…
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