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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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2023 Travel Review
2023 was a year Matt and I would mostly like to forget. While we are aware that we are quite fortunate in many aspects of…
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Why I Hate Christmas Vacations
Children, Everywhere Bon Voyage, Andrew Okay just kidding, well no not really as the kids are off from school, and is it just me or…
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Change of Plan: A Note on the Conflict in Gaza
Well unfortunately it looks like we will have to change our anniversary trip plans. Originally, we were flying to Thailand and then making our way…
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How Does it Looks So Easy When You Do It, Part 2: Let’s Book One Together
In part 2 of my sister-in law’s sponsored series of posts that she aggressively demanded; I would like to walk you through how I would…
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Les Suites at the Cliff Bay Review
Review Context Matt and I stayed at the Les Suites at the Cliff Bay for 7 nights on our recent vacation in Madeira. The Les…
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How Does it Looks so Easy When You Do It? An Introduction to Miles and Points
Why Does it Looks so Easy When You Do It? An Introduction to Miles and Points My lovely sister-in law violently lashed out at me…
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TAP Portugal is My New Favorite Airline…. Said No One Ever
Matt and I flew the Portuguese national carrier, TAP Portugal for our trip to Madeira. One of my good friends who is also a travel…
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Madeira 2023 Love Letter and Trip Diary
Matt and I traveled to the island of Madeira for Thanksgiving 2023. We previously traveled to Madeira over 9 years ago and absolutely loved it.…
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Thanksgiving Travel: A Case Study in Maderia
Last year I wrote a post titled, Tips For Making Holiday Travel More Bearable. It is common knowledge that Thanksgiving is the most stressful time…
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We Are Returning to Madeira!
For our Thanksgiving break, we are honoring this traditional American celebration by traveling to Madeira, Portugal. Fun fact, Christopher Columbus did stop in Madeira on…
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Why We Are Happy Doing Very Little on Vacation
Matt and I are traveling overseas (more on that soon) for Thanksgiving and friends and family are naturally asking the question, ‘what will you guys…
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Margaritaville Paradise Voyage Cruise Review!
I have not made it a secret that cruises are not my favorite kinds of vacation for a myriad of reasons such as; The Margaritaville…
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