Destinations

A Chicago Gal Experiences the California Wildfires

Note from Zanne: The Thomas Wildfire began December 4, 2017, and burned 440 square miles across Ventura and Santa Barbara…

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“Real Winter” in New England

Yesterday in the texts between M, JD & Z, we talked about how different the seasons are between us. M…

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Adventures in Palm Springs

Zanne & JD My previous winters in Chicago always left me wishing I could be somewhere warm and wonderful. I needed…

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San Jacinto Mountain Adventure

As our final trip of 2017, JD and I met up in Palm Springs with our families to say goodbye…

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The Edge of Adventure with Adam Asher

As we share our stories, we have been fortunate to meet others along and they have shared their stories with…

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New England: A Photo Gallery

Recently, we published a post of M’s Butterflies and Morning Walks and we had a lot of people ask us to…

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Discovering a Love of Hiking in Arizona

JD is settling in and she is discovering a love of hiking in Arizona. She is trading corn stalks for…

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Butterflies & Morning Walks

Sometimes we feature something we call “Morning Walks with M.”  There is a certain stillness and calm to the photos…

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Adventure to The Channel Islands National Park

The Channel Islands have always been this alluring beacon to me to come explore. They always seem just out of…

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Mount Pinos, Frazier Park, California (8000 feet elevation)

When I need to feel peace and calm, I go to the beach. The salty breezes, warm sand, and cold…

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Incredible fall colors in Indianapolis

One thing I miss about the Midwest is Fall.  Driving along roads full of trees so full of color you…

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The Beauty of Poland

I came to this country as a 5-year-old little girl with just my small suitcase and my dolly. I remember my…

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La Jolla & Torrey Pines, San Diego

(Day One of Our trip can be found here) La Jolla, San Diego Waking up on Sunday wasn’t easy because…

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Romantic Getaway Weekend in San Diego

Celebrating on the beach To be married 20 years in no easy task. Marriage is a lot of work, compromise,…

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JD’s Photo Gallery: Rota and Cádiz

JD spent a few days touring Rota and Cádiz during her time in Spain.  The ancient port city of Cádiz…

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Wieliczka Salt Mine: Touring Poland

On our trip to Poland, we tried to visit as many of the Seven Wonders of Poland as we could,…

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Gaudí’s Casa Batlló in Barcelona

As an award-winning, nationally recognized interior designer, JD was drawn to visiting this famous landmark during her trip to Spain.…

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Views from Above: Salt Lake City

The amazing views of Salt Lake City, Utah make for a memorable flight.

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Travels through Germany: A Photo Gallery

After Denmark and Paris, the next destination on M’s European adventure was Germany.  Here is her collection of travels through…

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Cabin Life (For the Weekend) at Lake Arrowhead

It’s July and it’s hot.  It’s 107F degrees and although it still beats the 90 F degrees and 90 percent…

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Wanders into Paris, Photographs Everything

Our photo gallery as we wanders into Paris, photographs everything. Through the month of July, M traveled through Europe, flying…

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Highlights from JD’s Travels in Greece

Highlights from JD's travels in Greece including watching the traditional dances, touring the Greek islands soaking in the culture.

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Christmas in July at Big Bear!

If you want that cozy, holiday, cabin feel, even in the middle of summer, I present: Christmas in July at…

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A Photo Gallery of Split, Croatia

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Road Trip to Joshua Tree National Park

It’s about a three-hour drive out to Twenty-nine Palms, but with 24 hours notice that gave me enough time to put…

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Venice Dreams and Parenting Goals

JD has dreams and has goals: part of those intersect with her Venice dreams and parenting goals.  It was time…

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My First Time Seeing the Pacific Ocean

My first time seeing the Pacific Ocean almost didn’t happen. I almost took a pass. I was a Chicago Gal,…

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Storrier Stearns Japanese Gardens

Storrier Stearns Japanese Gardens

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