

What We Ate in Tokyo
There is no shortage of amazing food in Tokyo! Whether it was street food or dining at a restaurant, we ate very well in this

Seeing Mt. Fuji!
Seeing Mt. Fuji was a bucket list item, so we made the trip to Mt. Fuji from Tokyo. There are a few different options to

Things That Surprised Us About Tokyo
We were surprised by these things when visiting Tokyo.

Packing 10 Days to Tokyo In A Carry On
Yes, it’s possible to pack 10 days worth of stuff in a carry on bag.

Touring the Capitol and Library of Congress in Washington DC
For my 40th birthday, we headed to Washington DC. Despite only living a few hours drive away, we hadn’t visited DC in years, so it

Our 2 Days in Raleigh, North Carolina
In February, we spent a few days in Raleigh, North Carolina. Here are a few highlights from our time there.

Travel Goal: Seeing All 50 State Capitol Buildings
We have a goal to visit every State Capitol Building in the U.S. During our road trip last month, we got to see 7, making our total 14/50.

How We Traveled the U.S. for Free Using Points
A lot of people think that traveling is expensive, but I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. In fact, most of our month long trip was paid for using points and miles. In this article, I’ll break down the programs we used to obtain free hotel stays, the credit card offers you can apply for, and other reward programs you can take advantage of that will give you rewards for things you’re already spending money on.

Capitol Buildings in the U.S. (Interactive Map)
We created an interactive map of all the capitol buildings in the United States.

A Long Weekend in Richmond, VA
We recently spent a few days in Richmond, VA for a much needed change of scenery. It had been a while since we’d traveled anywhere and both Mark and I were really itching to take a road trip.

Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden
This 3-acre cactus garden is located at the Ethel M Chocolate Factory in Henderson, Nevada, just outside of Las Vegas. Here you’ll find over 300

Seven Magic Mountains
Seven Magic Mountains is a roadside art installation by Ugo Rondinone. It’s located about 15 minutes from the Las Vegas strip. Due to it being

About Us
Hi! We're Barbara & Mark
A married couple in search of unique destinations, stays, and experiences around the globe.