by Amber Hoffman | Oct 16, 2018 | Accommodations, Spain
The fall is my favorite time of year in the Costa Brava. The busy summer period is over and beach crowds disperse. This year we celebrated the arrival of the fall with a little staycation, just up the road from Girona, in the Bay of Roses Spain. We spent four nights...
by Amber Hoffman | Oct 1, 2018 | Accommodations, Africa, Luxury, Mauritius
I realize I say this a lot about trips that we take or meals that we eat, but in the case of Mauritius, I really had no idea what to expect. Having taken our first trip to the Maldives last year, Mauritius was really just another island on my Indian Ocean bucket list....
by Amber Hoffman | Feb 21, 2018 | Accommodations, Europe, Italy
A trip to explore Parma, Italy, should be less focused on the geographical differences between the towns that surround the city, and more focused on where to find food experiences. Perhaps they have their priorities right. After all, UNESCO recently named Parma a...
by Amber Hoffman | May 17, 2017 | Accommodations, Europe, Italy
We are big proponents of renting an apartment when we travel. Sure, when only staying in a city for a few nights, it’s often easier to just check into a hotel. But, when we are staying a bit longer, we prefer to rent an apartment. It gives us more space and makes us...
by Amber Hoffman | May 10, 2017 | Accommodations, Indonesia
There are a few reasons why people travel to Bali, Indonesia. Some come for relaxation at the sheltered resorts in Nusa Dua. Some come to find inner peace by practicing yoga in Ubud. Some just come to have a good time. And, if that is the goal for your Bali holiday,...
by Amber Hoffman | May 7, 2017 | Accommodations, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
The Courtyard Bali Seminyak, Indonesia, holds a special place in our hearts. It is why I was happy to return for our fourth stay there. When we were living in Bali, the Courtyard became our go-to hotel when we wanted a fun beach break. During our most recent stay,...
