A lifestyle blog by Christina Bluver
Did you know that the world has a total of 117 life zones — and of these Peru has 84!?! Within Peru’s 496,224 square miles a traveler can find jungles, snow capped mountains, wide open plains, and warm sandy beaches. Needless to say, the natural beauty found in Peru is absolutely staggering and one of extremes. While Ted and […]
Ted and I recently came back from an adventure in Peru and I can’t wait to share some photos and offer travel advice for anyone considering a visit to the land of the Incas. If you’re adventurous, love nature, and exploring new cultures – Peru is the place for you. Peru’s most popular destination is Cusco, […]
Labor Day weekend has come and gone. It signals the end of summer and the beginning of my favorite season Autumn ! To enjoy the long weekend Ted and I drove up to Door County, WI – a perfect day trip location from Chicago. I think the universe felt bad for the failed rainy weekend […]
Last June when Ted and I went to New Orleans we flew Spirit Airlines. It was my first time using the airline and I remember getting lots of frowns and winces when I told people we were flying Spirit. But honestly, we had no problems – we got there on time and the only surprise […]
When planning trips I rely heavily on reviews from places like Trip Advisor and travel blogs to get ideas for a trip itinerary — so in the same spirit of giving back I’d like to leave brief reviews for some of the activities and places I enjoyed most in New Orleans. 1. Day Trip: Plantation […]
My husband Ted and I recently took a quick four-day get away to explore eclectic New Orleans. The city’s historic mix of French, Spanish, Caribbean, and African American influences have provided the city with a unique blend of cultures, food, and music. I can now see why the cliche “pot of Gumbo” metaphor applies. Ted and […]