Note: When we booked our accommodations in Bled, our hosts sent us a link to apply for the Julian Alps Card: Bled. In theory you are supposed to be able to get the card if you stay in Bled for 3 or...
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Euro Fall Trip: Slovenia – Bled sites, food + drink
Lake Bled is probably the most famous part of Slovenia, and a very touristed town - and for a good reason, the views! We managed to have great weather for the two days we stayed in Bled, so plenty...
Euro Fall Trip: Slovenia – Maribor food, drink + sights
Because of our delayed flight we really only had one day to explore Maribor. After a trip to the grocery store for breakfast supplies, we spent the rest of the morning walking through the center....
Euro Fall Trip: Slovenia – Ptuj and Frešer wine tasting
One of the reasons for staying in Maribor was to explore the Slovenian wine region Štajerska. Two of the wineries I contacted weren't doing tastings because it was harvest season but one did accept...
Euro Fall Trip: Slovenia – where we stayed
Maribor Very comfortable space overall with a dedicated parking spot out front. Due to flight delays we arrived after 2am but were able to get inside with clear entry instructions. The outdoor patio...
Euro Fall Trip: overview and flights
For the past few years we've been trying longer trips, first in the US with our summer trips to NY, then with Valencia and Southern Italy in 2024. For 2025 we wanted to return to Northern Italy and...
Long Island Summer 2025: beaches, lilies and farmstands
Per our tradition, we headed over to Bailie Beach several times for sunset. Besides photos we came home with a bunch of jingle shells too! We also stopped in at the Wowak farmstand for some great...
Long Island Summer 2025: wineries + breweries
Lenz Winery We are still members, and we love summer afternoons in their shaded courtyard. Friday, July 11 - A nice day with a breeze coming off vineyard, we brought my parents for a relaxed...
Long Island Summer 2025: restaurants
CJ's American Grill Dinner on the Tuesday evening that we returned to the US from the UK. I ordered the BLT with seasoned fries and Eric ordered the Vineyard Salad with blackened chicken. Service...
UK Summer Trip 2025: London sites
Thursday After taking the train from Bristol back into London we had half a day to explore. We decided to head east to the Hackney Wick area to explore street art, gardens, and the V&A East...
UK Summer Trip 2025: London museums
V&A East Storehouse Located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, this newly opened museum is fairly unique, as it acts as an active storehouse with some objects on rotating display. Inside we saw a...
UK Summer Trip 2025: London food & drink
A few days in London is always a joy for us because we get a chance to explore new places and, hopefully, revisit some favorites. Blackbird Located right around the corner from our hotel, this pub...
UK Summer Trip 2025: Wimbledon
We've been lucky enough to visit three of the four tennis Grand slam events: 2008 French Open photos 1, photos 2 2013 Australian Open 2014 US Open Missing from the list is Wimbledon, and we've been...
UK Summer Trip 2025: Bristol sites and street art, days 3 + 4
Bristol had a lot of sights to offer, many that were free, and we kept busy during our several days there. Tuesday In the late afternoon we walked back up the (College Green Rd) hill to the Bristol...
UK Summer Trip 2025: Bristol sites and street art, days 1 + 2
Bristol had a lot of sights to offer, many that were free, and we kept busy during our several days there. Sunday After a filling Sunday roast lunch, we explored a bit of the Tyndalls Park...
UK Summer Trip 2025: Bristol food & drink
Chris & Jo’s Kitchen We were arriving on a Sunday afternoon, and I love a good Sunday Roast, so I researched a few options. Chris & Jo's came recommended, but only took reservations by...
UK Summer Trip: Bristol – Gromit Unleashed 3
Our visit to Bristol happened to coincide with the first weekend...
UK Summer Trip 2025: overview & where we stayed
Prior to this year we had visited 3 of the 4 tennis Grand slam events; missing from the list was Wimbledon. We've been trying to get tickets for a while, entering the Public Ballot 7 of the past 10...
Our Itinerary
2025 Trips
Tampa Bay, FL (Jan)
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Feb)
Villa la Angostura, Argentina (Feb)
Bariloche, Argentina (Feb)
Iguazu Falls, Argentina + Brazil (Feb)
Miami, FL (Feb)
Richmond, VA (Mar)
Boston, MA (Apr)
Kathmandu, Nepal (May)
Bhutan (May)
Doha, Qatar (May)
Bristol + London, UK (Jul)
Long Island, NY (Jul)
Slovenia (Sep)
Treviso, Italy (Sep)
Bologna, Italy (Sep)
Turin, Italy (Oct)
2024 Trips
San Diego, CA (Jan)
Sarasota, FL (Feb)
Madrid, Spain (Mar)
Valencia, Spain (Mar+Apr)
Palma, Mallorca (Apr)
Croatia (May)
Long Island, NY (July)
Faroe Islands (Aug)
London, UK (Sept)
Puglia, Italy (Sept)
Matera, Italy (Oct)
Rome, Italy (Oct)
Mosel Valley, Germany (Oct)
Frankfurt, Germany (Oct)
London + Manchester, UK (Dec)
2023 Trips
San Diego (Jan)
Orlando (Feb)
Richmond, VA (Apr)
Northern Italy (Apr)
NC Mountains (May)
Long Island (Jul)
Wisconsin (Aug)
Chicago (Aug)
Oak Island, NC (Sept)
Brooklyn, NY (Sept)
Bordeaux + Rugby World Cup (Sep)
Castilla y León (Sep)
Seychelles (Nov)
Willamette Valley (Dec)