Thai Bloom is located on a busy street in Northwest Portland. The street is full of shops, music venues, and other places to eat. As we pulled up, we immediately saw that Thai Bloom had a line of people waiting outside the door. A line of people waiting is ALWAYS a fantastic sign of delicious …
5 Of The Best Airbnb Getaways In Oregon
If there is one thing you should know about our travel style, it is that we try to stay in Airbnbs when possible. Staying in an Airbnb offers us the chance to live like a local and enjoy the comforts of home without spending a fortune or staying in a hotel. Naturally, we just had …
Finding Foodie Paradise At Urban Farmer Portland
Urban Famer Portland really surprised us with its mouthwatering steaks and plethora of vegetarian options. After all, how often do you get to dine at an upscale restaurant on the top floor of a hotel atrium? When we heard that Urban Farmer was located on the 8th floor of the Nines Hotel in downtown Portland, …
5 Things To Know Before Your First Carnival Cruise
Before we set sail on Carnival Valor, we did tons of research. After all, this was Terrence’s first cruise ever and we wanted to be prepared.From packing for a Carnival Cruise to figuring out if you can eat vegetarian on a Carnival Cruise, we tried to be prepared for everything! Even though research is fantastic, …
5 Tips For Surviving Halloween Horror Nights 26
Halloween Horror Nights is one of our favorite events of the entire year and we absolutely love everything about it! Terrence loves horror movies while Victoria doesn’t like them at all, yet we both enjoy this event. After making our way through 9 houses and a variety of scare zones, we have put together a …
Why Every Backpacker Should Go On A Cruise
Backpacking is the ultimate form of money-saving travel and backpackers know how to pinch every penny. Some of us stay in an Airbnb and take public transit while others couch surf, camp outdoors, or only get around on foot. For a backpacker, spending $300+ in just 7 days seems like a ludicrous amount of money, …
6 Magical Ways to Make Your Day at Disney Extra Romantic
When you think about Disney, thoughts of screaming children, long lines, Florida heat, and crazy tourists probably enter your mind. Romance is probably the furthest thing from your initial thought process, but we are here to tell you it is totally possible! Whether you are a visitor or a Florida resident, Walt Disney World is …
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Is Scarlett’s Steakhouse on Carnival Valor Worth the Extra Money?
When we were cruising on Carnival Valor, we were excited to visit their specialty dining restaurant, Scarlett’s Steakhouse. Steakhouses on Carnival Cruises cost an extra $35 per person [as of September 2016], and are hosted in a separate space from the main dining room. We quickly learned that making a reservation was essential in order …
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What It’s Like Eating Vegetarian On A Carnival Cruise
When we found out we were sailing on the Carnival Valor, we immediately began to dream about the unlimited food and dining options on the ship. In case you didn’t know, Victoria is a vegetarian and Terrence will eat anything at least once. We were also a bit worried about what Carnival would have to offer …
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