We spent the weekend of December 5th in Asheville celebrating the start of the holidays together with Mike and Darlene (my parents) and Sarah and Jerry (Daniel’s parents). Christmas at Biltmore has been on my mom’s bucket list for years, and for Daniel’s parents, it had been more than a decade since they last experienced […]
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Our trip to the Channel Islands was both memorable and well-timed, nestled between a work conference and the beginning of the busy holiday season. This trip marked my twelfth National Park visited and helped cross off one of the most logistically challenging ones. It was a sweet reward after five days in Anaheim hosting my
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This fall, I got to celebrate my friend, Jordan, twice — first with a mountain getaway for her bachelorette trip, and then again with Daniel for her beautiful wedding weekend in Asheville. Both weekends were full of laughter, great food, and plenty of North Carolina charm. The Bachelorette Weekend in Hendersonville A month before Jordan’s
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If you love exploring cities through stories as much as we do, we’ve got something fun to share! Daniel and I have officially launched our first VoiceMap Audio Walking Tour — right here in Raleigh, he city where we met. You can check it out here: Historic Oakwood: A Tour of Raleigh’s Victorian Architecture. Daniel
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This summer, Daniel and I escaped to the North Carolina mountains for a few weeks at his parents’ condo just outside Boone. From mid-July until August 1st, the mountains became our home, our office, and our playground. The time we spent there gave us everything—rest, adventure, family, and even a big surprise. Settling In On
After a packed workweek, Daniel and I hit the road Thursday afternoon for a much-needed escape to Carolina Beach, NC. Just a short two-hour drive from Raleigh, this cozy coastal town gave us the perfect blend of relaxation, beach vibes, and a bit of adventure — all in under 48 hours. Thursday Evening: Smokehouse +
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In April, we headed north to Boston for our friends Joe and Lily’s baby shower. The last time we were up that way, we were celebrating their wedding in Providence, Rhode Island (see our blog on that trip). This visit felt like a full-circle moment—reconnecting with them and their families as they prepare to welcome
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In March 2025, we packed our bags, loaded up the car, and headed to Dulles International Airport to begin an unforgettable 11-day trip to Ireland. We timed the journey to celebrate both St. Patrick’s Day and Daniel’s birthday.
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In my latest work travels, I had the opportunity to visit Dubuque, Iowa, and Salt Lake City, Utah—two places that offered not only valuable professional experiences but also meaningful personal connections and memorable moments along the way.
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This past month, we embarked on a European adventure alongside Daniel’s parents, a chance to prioritize the gift of quality time together after his mother’s recent retirement. Traveling through the EF Go Ahead Tours, with an extra adventure day on our own before the tour, we explored stunning landscapes and historic cities, from the towering
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