White sand, clear water, hot days. Maldives, you are heaven on earth!
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Babymoon in the French Riviera - 25 Weeks
I used to think the term and concept of a “babymoon” was just another cute pregnancy trend and an excuse travel, but that was fine with me because any excuse to travel is a worthy excuse in my book. Only after taking the trip did I realize it was really a “babymoon” and absolutely necessary for expecting couples.
Read MoreOur Honeymoon // Spain - Greece - Italy
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We are so thankful for our family and friends for contributing to our travel fund. Our three week vacation was nothing short of spectacular. From the decadent meals to the picturesque scenery, from days swimming in the Mediterranean sea to evenings wandering down cobblestone alleys, we soaked up every sunset and over indulged in too much foie gras (yet still never enough), vacations will never be the same again.
Here's a glimpse from our photo journal. More to come!
San Sebastian, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Athens, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Amalfi Coast, Italy
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People watching at Venice Beach.
Read MoreEscape to Alpine County, CA
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We headed for Alpine County over the July 4th long weekend. As much as I enjoy lazy Saturday mornings photo editing in bed, weekend getaways are what fuels my creativity. Between my full time job a the hospital, per diem job at Stanford, and my weekend photo sessions, these free weekends have been hard to come by. So when they do, I pounce.
Read MoreLong Weekend in Oregon
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When it comes to picking a travel destination, shallow as it may sound, I have two mandatory criteria: I must love what I'll see and what I'll eat. Portland, by far, exceeded my criteria and even threw in a bonus - tax free shopping. Makes me wonder why it has taken me so long to visit this beautiful city.
Read MoreItaly - Rome
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Rome was as bustling as I remembered it to be. But it didn't seem to bother me so much this time. I found solace in our cozy AirBnb apartment at the end of every day. While Dannie loved the historic sights, I enjoyed walking the cobblestone streets and taking in the city and relishing every bit of this wonderful vacation.
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First stop - Vatican City.
Read MoreItaly - Cinque Terre
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So thankful we ignored the naysayers who called Cinque Terre a tourist trap. Our stop in Riomaggiore was without a doubt my favorite part of our trip.
Read MoreItaly - Florence & Pisa
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Onto Florence we went. I wish we had more time to explore Florence and the Tuscany countryside but this was a quick stop on our trip. My favorite moment in Florence was watching the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo. It's breathtaking!
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Our Italian adventure began in Venice. For anyone thinking about visiting Italy but wonders if Venice is too touristy or too crowded to be worthy of a visit, please go anyway. Admittedly, my first time in Venice wasn't the best experience. I visited Italy as a part of a multi-country tour so that was tiring in itself. Having just a day to explore Venice, I only remembered the long lines, hot sun, and rude vendors. This time around, I skipped the tour group and saw Venice very differently.
Read MoreLive to Shuck
...and I wouldn't have it any other way! I took my family to Hog Island Oyster farm to celebrate my Mom's birthday. My family are oyster virgins who don't particularly like to eat anything raw. I'm the opposite of that. I've been known to eat a few dozen fresh oysters on my own before. The shocking thing isn't how much I could consume but how fast I'll crave them again.
Read MoreThe Canadian Rockies
Weekend getaways are my mental reset button. Unfortunately, they are never long enough and always leave me craving for more. Not to mention, when your traveling partner is a workaholic, the planning process usually requires strategic negotiation and skillful bargaining tactics to actually make the trip happen.
Read MoreToronto
I got to visit Toronto for the first time this past winter. Immediately upon landing, I was treated to a Chinese seafood restaurant that served fried Alaskan king crab legs and lobster piled up tower high with crispy garlic chips and fried anchovies. Needless to say, that is how I like to be greeted at the start of a vacation.
Read MoreBirthday Eats - From SF to SoCal
I gained a year and 4lbs over my birthday.
Guilty? Very. But, happy? Absolutely!
From SF to So Cal, my love ones sure know that the way to my heart is through my stomach.
Read MoreTahoe
I love weekend getaways. Plucking oneself from the mundane and taking a 48-hour break from life is definitely my kind of weekend. Long or short, near or far, there's something exciting about packing up for a trip that doesn't get old. With Tahoe being just a three-hour drive away, I don't know why we don't go as often as we should.
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