A Whale of a Good Time! Top 6 Things to Do in Isla Mujeres this Summer
From beautiful beaches to underwater museums and swimming with whale sharks, there are so many fun things to do in Isla Mujeres this summer!
Posts Categorized: Sojourns
One Week Egypt Itinerary
Egypt, home to the last remaining Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, is a bucket list destination for many travelers. However, given geopolitical turmoil in recent years coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not necessarily the easiest country to navigate currently. A silver lining for non-rev travelers, right now may be the best time to… Read more »
Best Experiences from a Decade of Non-Rev Travel
Since 2009, we’ve visited at least 33 international destinations and dozens of U.S. cities via non-rev travel (plus a handful more international destinations via revenue and award travel). I’ve mentioned plenty of times how harrowing non-rev travel can be, but looking back on the last decade, every single hour spent waiting around in airports and taking… Read more »
Micronesia – The Forgotten Jewel of the Pacific
The thousands of islands of Micronesia offer a diversity of culture, ecology, and topography. The journey to reach this forgotten region of the world is long, but for lovers of nature and history, the experiences to be had in Micronesia are unrivaled.
Romantic Weekend in the Walled City of Cartagena
To celebrate our first wedding anniversary (the international counterpart to our domestic anniversary trip), Rufio and I traveled back in time in the steamy and romantic cobblestoned and walled city of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Here’s our guide to enjoying a long weekend in Cartagena.
Erin go Bragh: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
Standby (or non-rev) travel is an amazing privilege any time of the year, to any destination. But, it becomes an even more advantageous perk for special events or celebrations around the world – times when already pricey airfare can become prohibitive to many travelers. For the standby traveler, huge demand means slimmer chances for open… Read more »
Asheville is for (Dog) Lovers
As our one year wedding anniversary approached, Rufio and I decided we would make a tradition of celebrating each year of wedded bliss in one nearby domestic location and one international location. As an added bonus, we decided to take turns selecting the domestic destination and planning out the details, as a mini-surprise for the… Read more »
Tracking Africa’s Big 5 in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
If I’m being completely honest, I wasn’t as excited about our honeymoon safari as I was about some of the other wild adventures we had planned in South Africa. Sure, I was looking forward to seeing all the animals, I’m certifiably obsessed with nature and wildlife, but I completely and utterly underestimated how worthwhile this… Read more »
Vine to Barrel: Port Tasting from Alto Douro to Porto
Rufio’s interest in Port wine began many years ago, a love affair actually spurred by lucky standby upgrades. It took some gentle coaxing to get me to enjoy these high sugar- and alcohol-content fortified wines, but with the help of our favorite neighborhood sommelier, I slowly began to appreciate a good tawny now and again…. Read more »
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