There's No Place Like Oz

For most people, a summer barbecue might mean indulging in a hot dog or two — or maybe a few more! Most people don’t eat more than 60 hot dogs, and definitely not in less than 10 minutes. But at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York, that’s exactly […]

Following 6 days in Maui, we’re heading to the Big Island for a week! Day 1 We say goodbye to Maui and fly with Hawaiian Airlines to the Big Island’s Hilo International Airport (ITO). Instead of picking up our rental car at the airport, we’ll take a taxi to a nearby Enterprise location, saving us […]

Boris Johnson, the charismatic mayor of London, recently bicycled through the streets of his city in his shirtsleeves and dress pants, waving to passers-by and encouraging them to “de-Lycrafy” cycling. In London, cycling provides a crucial alternative to driving, which may help to thin out the city’s traffic congestion, as well as providing an environmentally […]

Gav and I weren’t engaged very long before we decided our honeymoon destination — Hawaii! It was the ideal choice as neither of us has been to Hawaii before, and we needed to select a domestic location in case Gav’s green card hadn’t been issued. So many honeymooners around the world choose Hawaii, and with […]

This is the last post in a 3-part series about the Australian Work and Holiday Visa for Americans. Read part 1 (the visa application process) and part 2 (the before-you-go research to consider) if you need to catch up before checking out part 3 (you’ve arrived — now what?!). Apply for your Tax File Number […]

This is the 2nd post in a 3-part series about my experiences with the Work and Holiday Visa in Australia. Links to parts 1 and 3 are at the bottom of this post. For me, researching a trip is half the fun of the experience. I love reading about my next destination and learning about […]

Our friends and family from England plan to make the most of their upcoming trip to the US for our wedding by visiting DC, NYC, and other locations before or after the big day. Gav’s dad asked us about sporting events he could attend in New York, so today’s guest post from Jerry with HostelBookers […]

Australia was the first country I wished I could visit. When I was 13, my best friend spent 3 weeks in Oz on the People to People Youth Ambassador program. I was also invited to participate but the price tag was too much for my family. When she returned and shared every wonderful detail of […]

Over the Easter holiday, I’m traveling across the pond and back for a 3 day trip to London! Two of my dear friends are getting married, and I’m so excited I get to celebrate with them and spend time with our great friends who I haven’t seen since my last visit nearly a year ago. […]

When throwing an engagement party, you want it to be perfect. You want to invite all family and friends from both sides, and you might even want to use the party as a preview for your guests of what your wedding day is going to be like. Whether you both want the engagement party to […]