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A Feeding Frenzy off the Kona Coast
We had been spoiled on our dive day so far — a whale, two manta rays, a honu, schools of fish, and the good fortune of diving with an endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal — and as the sun set over the...
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The Big Island: A LAVA Roundup
Although it feels like I just started writing about our most recent visit to the Big Island, this post marks my last in this series. Which means it’s time for the Big Island Round Up. I started the...
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2017 Travel Plans: Passport Stamps and Wanderlust
2017: A New Year. New passport stamps. 🙂 I’ve been meaning to share a few of the destinations on our 2017 globe-trotting horizon and today is (finally) the day! In past years, I’ve shared our travel...
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Roaming Along the Redrocks
“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.” -Edward Abbey Throughout the years I’ve shared my hiking misadventures with you all, and I have to admit that the tides or should I...
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Monday Travel Vibes
Ia Orana! (Hello!) Happy Monday, friends. So it took a little while, but I finally finished our Mo’orea video. If you’re in the mood for some tropical vibes today, check it out. I’d love to hear your...
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Fueling the Wanderlust
I want to fill you in on our recent adventure. This isn’t another adventure crisscrossing the globe, but rather, an adventure that involves dipping our toes into the popular travel rewards pool. This...
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Anniversary Travel Traditions
Heyyyyyyy! Long time no talk. I hope this blog post finds you well. Cody and I just got back from the incredible islands of Turks & Caicos. And all I can say is, “Wow!” Providenciales is an...
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Ocean Views at Ocean Club West Resort
We had only three basic requirements for our stay in Turks & Caicos: 1) We had to spend a day under water and go scuba diving, 2) we absolutely had to stay on Grace Bay Beach (no exceptions), and...
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A Bucket List Day with Provo Ponies
Some experiences are just made for bucket lists — staying in an overwater bungalow, swimming with sharks, exploring exotic islands, or sailing into the sunset, are all prime examples — and riding a...
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Party Like a Flock-star with Flamingo Divers
Pink Flamingos. These silly pink birds are most commonly associated with the island nation of Aruba, however, I quickly learned that they are found in the Turks & Caicos islands as well. So do I...
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Prepping for Paris
Bonjour, friends! I can’t believe it’s already the middle of August. How is summer almost over? (Insert ugly cry here). 😉 We’ve had an amazing summer filled with long days at the lake, family bbq’s,...
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An Island Vibes Anniversary Adventure
Six years ago, on our honeymoon in Maui, Cody and I promised each other that we would try to celebrate our anniversary in a new destination each year; and we’ve been grateful to continue this little...
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From Paris, With Love
Bonsoir, my dear friends! I have a secret to share: I have fallen in love. In love with a city that took me completely by surprise. When I began planning our trip to Paris, I knew that we would like...
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Paris, I Louvre You: Exploring the World’s Most Famous Museum
On our first full day in Paris, we set out on an adventure to explore a 16th century palace; a palace which also happens to house one of the most expensive art collections in the world. Along the way,...
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Feeling like a Princess at Chateau de Versailles
Grand. Opulent. Extravagant. Luxurious. These were only some of the thoughts that crossed my mind as we toured Chateau de Versailles, located a mere 30-minutes outside of Paris. The comments that...
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A Bucket List Day at the Eiffel Tower
As I planned our trip to Paris, the one thing that I was most excited about was visiting the Eiffel Tower. It was constantly on my mind. After all, it was another adventure that had been on my Bucket...
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Travel Tips for Your First Trip to Paris!
If you’ve read Pictures and Plane Tickets for a while, then you already know that we are quite partial to adventures in tropical destinations. We love the beach, scuba diving, swaying palm trees, mai...
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Paris is ALWAYS a Good Idea!
There is a saying that a great trip can set you down a path that doesn’t end when you return. I’ve said it in almost every blog post over the last eight-ish weeks… but in case you missed it, we...
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A Holly Jolly Christmas Adventure!
You guys, how is Christmas just days away?!? There are so many things that I love about this time of year — the fun Christmas parties, the ugly Christmas sweaters, the secret Santas, the delicious...
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2018 Travel Plans: Paradise Awaits!
“2018: A New Year. New Passport Stamps.” 🙂 It’s that time again. Time to dust off the travel guides, embrace the wanderlust, and take a peek at our globe-trotting horizon for 2018. Over the last few...
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