Adventures of Empty Nesters

Our first tour in Tuscany What are your summer travel plans?

I’d genuinely love to know.

Somewhere between traveling, hosting our very first Tuscany tour, visiting my mom, planning my niece’s bridal shower, and hopping between Seattle and California, my monthly newsletter somehow turned into a six-month recap!

Apparently, life doesn’t s...

The stilt houses of Chiloé Island

Here’s to new beginnings—a new year and new adventures. As 2026 began, I surprised myself by taking things slowly. Hello, this newsletter is dated January 31st! This season of travel for empty nesters is less about rushing and more about choosing experiences that truly matter. After returning from an absolutely spectacular journey th...

Welcome to the final newsletter of the year – My 2025 year in review! Just some highlights – we would be here all day! Tulip Fields – Skagit Valley, WA

Is it just me, or did 2025 fly by in a blink? As I look back, I’m filled with gratitude—for family milestones, unforgettable travels, meaningful ...

“I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
— L. M. Montgomery

A spectacular sunset in Encinitas, CA

October has always been our month. It’s whe...

Have you given much thought to the idea of slow travel? I’ve been writing about travel for more than 12 years, and over the past five or so, I’ve watched this concept rise quietly but steadily—first as a whisper in the industry, now as a movement. Perhaps I was searching for it, or maybe it found me. Either way, I’ve fully embraced it. Pienza: Enjoy a guided tour and shopping ...