Author: Mollie Krengel

Top Tips for Traveling to Porto, Portugal!

My hubs and I just got back from a magical week in Porto, Portugal. I highly recommend visiting, but thought it helpful to share a few of my top tips for traveling to Porto as what makes it so special, also can provide some challenges. So, let’s get to it! Tip #1 – Plan, plan,…

Are PRE-Vacation Blues a Thing?

Could it be? We all talk about post-vacay blues. It’s a thing. But, I am proposing that there just might be a little pre-vacay blues as well…just like all emotions, they are fleeing – yet, interesting to discuss and at the end of the day – know that you are not alone – and, use…

How to Spend a Few Days in Boquete, Panama

My family and I recently spent ten amazing days in Panama and Boquete was definitely one of our highlights. It’s easy to spend a few days in Boquete on a Panama adventure, and it’s a lush area that I highly recommend. When we visited (in March ‘2021) the weather was a cool 70 degrees. And,…

My Top Two Mexico Getaways

If you’re anything like me, you love a luxurious and unique boutique hotel. These are the types of accommodations that feel like eye candy at every glance. So much thought goes into the detail – the aesthetic, the smell, in my humble opinion, it can completely elevate a travel experience. I’ve been fortunate to experience…

How to Plan a Girl’s Getaway

Alright – you and your girlfriends have made it official. You’re FINALLY going on your long awaited girl’s trip. Dates are locked in, but how do you choose where to go?! It’s likely that you could stay in a motel, off a random highway, and still make it into the best weekend ever…but, let’s all…

How Travel is a Living Love Letter to Yourself…

I was recently asked by a fellow mom how I managed to get through/cope with my kids’ younger years, not keep all my “goodness trapped inside of me”, and re-discover myself and my passions along the way…gah, motherhood can be quite traumatic at times! I only spent a few moments reflecting on this question before…