We live in Portland, Oregon, a place that we have fallen in love with over the last decade or so, and we regularly venture north from our home base in Oregon to explore every corner of the Pacific Northwest (some corners more than others). Some of our favorite memories from the past few years (including…
We LOVE Bologna, and think it’s a staple on any Italy itinerary for a couple of reasons (which we’ll cover below). We’ve been to Bologna twice over the past few years, with plans to return in a few months. The main thing about Bologna that we think earns it a spot on your carefully planned…
On New Zealand’s North Island, you’ll find a landscape shaped by volcanic activity over countless millennia – which is a unique aspect of this part of the world – along with beautiful stretches of coastline featuring sweeping views and glorious sand beaches, fertile agricultural land producing some of the country’s best produce (and cheese!), and…
Generally speaking, Bologna isn’t really on most top 10 lists of Italian cities to visit. However, after a couple of trips to Bologna (with more in our future, I’m sure), we’re here to convince you to spend at least a day there on your next trip to Italy. With its central location and great transportation…
Seattle is a city that seems to be in a constant state of change. Over the past decade or so, it has seen a rapid rise up the list of American cities to both visit and live in thanks to the thriving cultural scene (it’s the hub of music and theater in the Pacific Northwest),…
Milan is a fascinating city. And, to be completely honest, that wasn’t something we picked up on until our second trip to the crown jewel of Northern Italy (sorry, Venice). Sure, it’s pretty apparent that Milan is more modern than, say, Rome or Florence, and that there’s more money in Milan (there is some truly…