Most events that occur on a daily basis are bland, monotonous and boring. Most. Sunsets are an exception to that rule. Each one is unique. Each vantage point is beautiful. It’s the Maker’s perfect ending to the day. Here are some of the beauties we’ve captured with our camera. 5. Dubai Desert Reserve – A…
Author: Josie Pena
Passports 101
So, you want to travel. You’ve budgeted your time (awesome!) and your money (excellent!) and are now ready to start planning. Where do you start? Well, if your goal is to travel internationally you MUST start with a passport. The process for applying your passport and actually receiving your passport can be slightly confusing and…
Traveler Interview – Christina Loiacono from Zerve
If not traveling, what is your 9-5 life like? I work in travel, discovering exciting new activities and contributing to my company’s blog. Outside of work, I’m a proud military wife. When not working, I’m often found hanging out with my white mini-schnauzer named Leroy. I’m really into wine, and I also bake …a lot!…
Five on Five – Mountains
Florida is flat. Very Flat. Therefore, growing up in Florida I didn’t really know what mountains were as a kid. In fact, my mom once told me that I referred to the city land fill as a mountain! (Needless to say, my parents took me and my brother skiing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains that…
Five on Five – Animals
No matter cuddly or ferocious, tamed or wild there is something about animals that is captivating. We’ve had the pleasure of seeing a variety of animals on our travels and I can’t ever resist “oohing” and “awwing” at their cuteness and beautiful features. Michael always laughs at me because each time we see an animal…
Bringing the Desert to Florida with Succulents
I visited Arizona a few years ago and hiked in Sedona, AZ with a girlfriend. While there, we passed a variety of beautiful succulents. We don’t see many succulents in Florida, so I loved this local flora. They are sturdy, yet pretty, plants that are perfectly suited for the harsh climates and weather of the…
Margarita (The Florida Keys)
Margaritas and the sunshine go together like peanut butter and jelly. To us, they’re synonymous with afternoons at the beach and carefree summer evenings. They’re also synonymous with the Florida Keys! Traveler Interview – Christina Loiacono from Zerve Our Margarita recipe is healthier than some as we do not use any simple syrups. In fact,…
Oven Fried Okra (Savannah, Georgia)
Hey Y’all! Savannah, Georgia is full of American history, cobblestone streets and great southern cooking. Oven Fried Okra is a health(ier) take on the southern favorite pan-fried okra. This recipe is light on calories, but heavy on taste! I’ve modified my recipe just a smidge from Cookin’ Cowgirl. Things to Check Out in New Jersey…
Falafel (Dubai, UAE)
Michael and I spent four nights in Dubai, UAE in 2012. While there we tried falafel at one of the many, many malls. (Dubai is the ONLY place in the world where malls can count as “sightseeing” and “travel” in my opinion!) This traditionally Arab dish is derived from chickpeas or garbanzo beans. Falafel (Dubai,…
Chicken and Stir-Fry Noodles (Thailand)
Michael and I LOVE Thai food, so it’s no surprise that we took a cooking class while in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Below is a modified version of the recipe I used while in Thailand. Bringing the Desert to Florida with Succulents Ingredients: Directions: