Category Archives: Leaps (travel-related stories)

Playing Hooky from Thanksgiving

by Wendy
A few years ago, Jack and I decided to do what we always talked about (and surely you have too) and go to the Caribbean for the long Thanksgiving weekend. We love our families, we love spending the holidays with them, we love the traditions, so this was a difficult choice (and one that can make you feel a little guilty). The previous months had been especially busy – work stress, a milestone birthday and resolved health issue – and it felt like the right time to take advantage of that extra day off after Thanksgiving and escape for a 4 day break. Continue reading →

Read This, Travel Here

by Sunny

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There is nothing better than picking out the perfect novel to take on your next trip. But wouldn’t you agree there are some books that inspire you to travel or get you super psyched to visit a new destination?  Here are four suggestions for books to read before you travel to that new city.

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Pilgrims and Partiers in Logrono

by Wendy
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We felt a little tired when we got to Logrono, Spain. Jack and I were about midway through our 2 week road trip, moving at a fairly fast pace through Madrid, Valladolid, La Seca, Saint Jean de Luz and San Sebastian. It was time to catch our breath and stay in the same place for 3 whole nights – and Logrono was the perfect spot for this. Continue reading →

DIY: Olaf in Autumn

by Sunny

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I think it’s safe to say that while Frozen mania has died down considerably, Anna, Elsa, and Olaf will be fixtures of Halloween costume racks for years to come.  And if your little ones are just now jumping on the Frozen bandwagon, take a look at these Halloween projects that just might have Olaf singing about Autumn instead of Summer!

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Stupidity Almost Made Us Skip San Sebastian

by Wendy
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San Sebastian, or Donostia, was one of our favorite places we visited during our recent road trip. It is located in the beautiful Basque country in Spain. And we almost missed it. So many people raved about it online that we foolishly worried that it would be too touristy. I confess, we might have snobbishly (stupidly) considered skipping it in favor of a smaller, potentially more “undiscovered” coastal town nearby. Sometimes we get so caught up in finding hidden gems, we forget that places are popular for Really Good Reasons.

Jack and I love cities and beaches. San Sebastian has the most gorgeous city beach we’ve ever seen. Continue reading →

Spain Again! A Note on the Fun of Repeat Visits

Trip #3 was very special - my parents joined us! Celebrating our first night in Cordoba

Trip #3 was very special – my parents joined us! Celebrating our first night in Cordoba

by Wendy
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Jack and I had a rare 2 week vacation and we spent at least 2 months debating where to go. We sketched out a few different itineraries in countries we’ve never visited. And after discussion and research…we happily decided to go back to Spain for the fourth time. Continue reading →

The Art of Anticipation

by Sunny

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Packed and ready to go!

Packed and ready to go!

You know that as serial nonrevs our motto is that “getting there is half the fun.”  I would say that we also live for the anticipation of an upcoming trip.  As adults, anticipating a trip is like a kid waiting for Christmas – it sometimes seems like it takes forever and will never get here, but when it does, oh boy, was the waiting ever worth it! Here are some ways to get you – and your kids – hyped up for upcoming travel.

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3 Travel Trends for Families

by Sunny

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Traveling with children reveals so many new and exciting moments in travel.  Here are 3 travel trends for families to consider.

Family travel in NYC...and no, we didn't use a selfie stick!

Family travel in NYC…and no, we didn’t use the trendy, yet controversial,  selfie stick!

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