I grew up in an old house, which is probably why I love historic homes so much. Whenever I travel, I like to tour manors and estates, which are often lifesize time capsules. So while Jon …
A Visit To Hildene
A Look Back At Japan
I have been so lucky to have the opportunity to travel a lot each year. From California to Colorado, France to Iceland I’ve seen some of the amazing beauty our world has to offer. And though …
That Time I Went to Japan And Tried on a Kimono
After a few months of thinking about it, I decided I wanted to share my experience trying on a kimono, the traditional Japanese ensemble that dates back to the 8th Century. Now, I’m not one to …
The Lost Flowers of Kyoto
I love taking pictures of flowers, so it’s no surprise that a stroll through the Kyoto Botanical Gardens was one of my favorite days touring in Japan. I spent hours wandering among the most beautiful and …
The Best Day at Kyoto’s Fox Shrine
Where do I even begin with the magical location that is Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine… It is, of course, a tourist trap – though one that despite my reservations about being neck-deep in crowds, completely merits …
Scenes from a Tokyo Cat Cafe
I love cats. My little tuxedo baddie, Ernie, is enough proof of that. But when we went to Japan, I was a bit hesitant about visiting a cat cafe, mostly because I had read a few …
A Lesson in the Japanese Art of Ikebana
My trip to Japan was incredible and full of many memorable moments. Unsurprisingly, one of the things I enjoyed the most was taking a lesson in ikebana – the unique and minimalistic art of flower arranging. …
First Impressions of Tokyo
It’s shockingly hard not to be overwhelmed by the Japanese capital, Tokyo. Hustling and bustling beyond any place I’ve ever visited, the metropolis did more than hum – it glowed. With signage everywhere, people assuredly going …
Autumn’s Final Breath in Acadia Maine
Before heading out to Japan, Jon and I took a three-night camping trip up in Maine and I wanted to share some of the photos from our last day there, just as were hitting the road …
Where to Sleep, Eat and What to Do in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
So many people have requested to know more about our stay in Wyoming, so I decided to deliver on all the details! From where we stayed, what we ate, and all the things we saw, if …