By Sunny
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To celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary, Jimmy and I spent a weekend in Portland, Maine.
Yes, it was the other Portland that was on our 2016 travel list.
And yes, last year we went to the unforgettable Rockhouse Hotel in Jamaica to celebrate our first decade together.
So how did we end up in Maine?
by Wendy
Philadelphia is one of Jack and my favorite American cities, especially for a weekend getaway. The first time we traveled together was to Philadelphia and we’ve been back many times since, including a fun day trip with my parents several years ago.
Some streets might remind you of New York City, others of Boston, or maybe even Chicago. Philadelphia is beautiful and gritty and worn in the way old cities are – you can sense what residents and tourists of centuries past were seeing as you walk the same streets. But like any great city, Philadelphia is unique. Read on to learn why I’m so fond of Philadelphia. Continue reading
by Wendy
I kept a list of books I read this year and met my goal of 12 – barely. Here are a few favorites – keep in mind these were not necessarily published in 2016, but ones I read (or reread in 2016). Last year’s list is here. When you cannot travel as much as you want, reading is a great substitute. Continue reading
by Wendy
I don’t have to travel for work often, but when I do I pack light. I’ve learned a few tips from a handful of business trips. They all center around 2 pieces. Continue reading
by Wendy
Our day of steam in Iceland began at a geyser and ended at the Blue Lagoon. I wish anyone under pressure from stress or worry could have this day. Continue reading
by Wendy
I’ve written a lot about London. It’s like the blog is called Looks and Leaps and London. I can’t help it! I love this city and would happily travel there more often if I could. Here are a few more reasons why for those of you who aren’t sick of hearing about it. Continue reading
by Wendy
When blogging about an Iceland road trip, images take center stage. I asked my fellow travel companions Jack, Mom (Cindy) and Joe (Dad) to choose a favorite photo or two and write a few sentences to accompany it. Continue reading
by Joe
What ‘da heck is a Fire Garden? Doesn’t really sound refreshing or serene but it is quite a one of a kind experience. While my wife Cindy and I were on a trip to London with our daughter Wendy and her husband Jack, we unexpectedly ran into a most unusual event. Much like the surprise we all bumped into in Cordoba, Spain two years ago. In the latter instance it was a huge religious procession that contained many enormous man powered floats, large numbers of clergy, altar boys, and lay people moving through the downtown streets of the city until dawn. We had no idea we were going to be experiencing such a treat on our visit there. The one in London was the 350th anniversary commemoration of the great fire of London! We had no idea we would be seeing this one either. Continue reading
by Sunny
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When we were gifted a hotel stay in Durham, North Carolina it was obvious to us baseball fans to travel there in the summer to see some AAA baseball. What else to do in these side by side cities? Check out our itinerary!
by Wendy
October, November and December are busy months for Jack at work, so our travel is often limited to day trips or family visits during the holidays. Fall is one of my favorite seasons, and while I would love to see Madrid or Rome or Cophenhagen (the list goes on) this time of year, we have many beautiful weekends in the Mid-Atlantic. Here are a few photos of fall, both past and present. Next week I’ll probably go back to writing about London and Iceland.