As you might remember in the first installment of destination triage, we had narrowed down a short-list of places where we wanted to travel in 2015. I'm happy to report we've planned two trips, already--one in January, and one in June. Both destinations were on the original … [Read more...]
Why You Should Still Travel, Wherever You Want, Even if You Only Have Two Weeks
When many people hear that we are flying half way around the world for two weeks, some comments are in the vein of "why would you bother" or "that's too far for a short trip". Sure it's far, but I want to go! Why travel, particularly long distances, with only a limited … [Read more...]
Hi, My Name is Heather, and I (Accidentally) Filled Our House with Travel Knick-Knacks
Similar to What I've Collected While Traveling... I can't be the only one that now has a house filled with random things from travels. Please tell me I'm not. A little sphinx on the bookshelf, an ebony giraffe on the dresser, some hippos on the desk. Oh yea, then … [Read more...]
Conflicting Priorities: Let’s Talk Pets & Travel
We have a very high maintenance jackapoo who we love to absolute pieces. We take her happiness a bit too seriously, but we also take seriously the personal responsibility that comes with dog ownership. So...let's talk about traveling and the dog. I think this is a touchy subject … [Read more...]
The (Probably Backward) Way I Chose a Tour Operator For Bhutan
For U.S. citizens, Bhutan is one of those places where you must travel via a tour operator, which includes having a guide on the ground with you during your entire stay in Bhutan. It's not optional--you won't get your visa without using an operator. In fact, only Indian, … [Read more...]
