Tag: International Travel

Destinations, Mexico, Packing Lists, Style, Travel

A Carry-On Packing List for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

A cover photo that reads "Puerto Vallarta Packing List"

Typically I title the posts in my packing series “Traveling Light,” but I didn’t feel that was a fair statement to apply to my Puerto Vallarta packing list post. In fact, I could almost title this post “summer travel capsule” as it includes nearly all of my warm-weather items! This post contains affiliate links and …

Destinations, Mexico, Travel

A Vibrant Travel Guide for Five Days in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Papel Picado hangs over the street in Puerto Vallarta

We were so delighted to receive an invitation to attend the wedding of two dear friends in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico over Memorial Day weekend. Neither Michael nor I had ever visited Mexico’s west coast, and we were grateful for the excuse to get away to a destination we might not have normally selected. Getting to …

Destinations, France, Travel, Travel Tips

Behind the Wheel in the South of France: A Road Trip Adventure

A road in Provence leading to a town on the hill

“Oh, and by the way, there is a fuel shortage due to a strike and you may have trouble filling your rental before you return,” the car rental associate explained after the papers were signed and the keys were in our hand. Michael and I looked at each other, relaying our horror without words. This …

Canada, Destinations, Food, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel

Photo Diary: Foods of Montreal

I’m fortunate that my workplace provides a week off for Spring Break, which gave Michael and me the perfect excuse to get away for longer than just our typical weekend getaways! This year, we chose to fly to a destination I’ve wanted to visit forever: Montreal, Quebec. We expected a beautiful city, sure, with lots …