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What You NEED to Know Before Taking a Mediterranean Cruise

February 12, 2023 No Comments

Woman sitting in a chair on a cruise ship balcony looking at the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Sailing the dazzling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea on my first ever Mediterranean cruise was such a memorable, bucket list experience! Our 7 day Western Mediterranean Cruise was based in Barcelona, Spain and we sailed to Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Marseille, France; and Naples/Capri, Florence/La Spezia, and Rome/Civitavecchia Italy. In today’s blog, I’m sharing what you need to know before a Mediterranean cruise based on my experience as a first timer.

Before You Go, Good Ideas, Travel, Uncategorized

5 CRITICAL Questions to Ask Before Planning Your Next Vacation

July 4, 2022 No Comments

I’ve planned my own vacations for almost two decades to destinations inside and out of the United States and have enjoyed solo, couple, family, and group trips. Every trip is unique; but one thing I learned is if you fail to gather the right Information at the start of the trip planning process, things can go south VERY quickly.

Before You Go, Good Ideas, Travel, Uncategorized

5 Reasons Why You NEED to Start PLANNING For Your Trip NOW!

June 27, 2022 No Comments

Photo of Antoinette and Kevin smiling in Park Guell, Barcelona.

If you haven’t started to plan for your next vacation, consider this your official notice to start planning for your trip RIGHT NOW!

Think about it.

The past few years were difficult, so people are ready to escape and MORE THAN READY to start traveling again…and they actually ARE traveling in great numbers! They are also willing to pay more than ever to make up for lost time.

Before You Go, Cruises, Good Ideas, Travel

What’s it Like on a Cruise Ship?

December 16, 2019 No Comments

Photo of me looking over the cruise ship balcony into the distant sea.

What’s it like on a cruise ship? I asked this question before embarking on my first cruise a few years ago. My Hun even asked this question before we took our one year anniversary cruise to the Bahamas earlier this year.
I know this is a departure from my Miami/Cincinnati blog series, but my computer died before I could finish a few more videos and vlogs.

Before You Go, Good Ideas, Miami, Travel, United States

What You Need to Know Before Going to South Beach Miami Florida

November 18, 2019 No Comments

Photo of a brick thermometer in South Beach labeled, "Miami Beach". The temperature reading is 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Frolic & Courage.

South Beach, near Miami, Florida, is one of the more unique destinations in the United States, which is why I chose to share these eight things you NEED to know before going to South Beach. In my last blog post I shared that I am going to focus on domestic locations instead of Paris, Madrid, or London.

Before You Go, Europe, Food, Good Ideas, Travel, United Kingdom

Everything You Need to Know About Afternoon Tea in London

May 20, 2019 No Comments

Photo of an afternoon tea finger sandwich tray with a mushroom tart, chicken salad and roast beef sandwiches. Frolic & Courage.

Nervous about your first afternoon tea in London? Don’t be! Here’s everything you need to know about the classic British tradition.
I had a lot of questions before I traveled to London for the first time and signed up for an afternoon tea, like “what do you wear to an afternoon tea?” and exactly, “what is afternoon tea?” In this blog,

Before You Go, Europe, Good Ideas, Madrid, Spain, Travel

Tips for Buying Espadrilles at Casa Hernanz

March 25, 2019 No Comments

Photo of a pair of navy blue wedge espadrilles from Casa Hernanz Alpargatería. Frolic & Courage.

Style, price, selection … this hand-made espadrille shop, or Alpargatería, is everything you hoped for. Casa Hernanz Alpargatería, located at Calle de Toledo, 18, 28005 in Madrid, Spain, has some of the best handmade, affordable espadrilles in the city. I know because I went not once, not twice, but three times during my vacation in Madrid and picked up shoes for myself and my mom!

Before You Go, Travel, United States, Washington D.C.

What to Expect While Riding the Washington D.C. Metro

July 16, 2018 No Comments

Photo of the Washington D.C. metro train tracks.

I ride the Metrorail (aka- “metro”) every day to work and sometimes on the weekend when I venture to the heart of the city from outside the beltway. It’s the fastest and most cost effective way for me to get to my destination without having to worry about the usual hiccups: ridiculous parking fees or mobile parking apps,

Before You Go, Europe, France, Good Ideas, Paris, Travel

Eight Hours at the Louvre

February 20, 2018 No Comments

Congratulations! You’ve decided to visit the Musée de Louvre, one of the largest, most famous collections of art in the world and you’ve decided to see it all in less than eight hours. Good for you, you ambitious, slightly insane, over-achieving sun-of-a-gun! That’s what I did…and I was successful in seeing every piece of art my tender eyes could gaze upon.