tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52468103302803795782024-03-13T16:15:55.994-04:00Avec Amour Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-29820432116798123772017-04-12T06:00:00.000-04:002017-04-12T06:00:14.509-04:00Birthday Trip to New York (to see Hamilton!!!!)<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's no secret that we love <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/NYC" target="_blank">New York</a>. We go at least once a year, and <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2016/12/home-exchange-one-month-in-brooklyn.html" target="_blank">even spent a month there last summer</a> (<a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/home%20exchange" target="_blank">home exchange</a>, FTW!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Something you may or may not know about me, is that I absolutely LOVE going to the theater. Love it. I've seen a lot of shows on Broadway, London's West End, and a few traveling shows (and even one in Vegas) and they were all incredible! I love musicals, but I truly just love the way the theater makes everything so magical. They make everything so vivid, even without elaborate set changes and only a small number of people to play dozens of roles! How do they do it?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">About 18 months ago, I (along with most of America) became OBSESSED with the Hamilton soundtrack. It's one of the most innovative things I've ever listened to in my entire life. I knew I had to see it live. With our month in NYC approaching, I knew I could try for the lottery, but it was unlikely I'd win. So in June, I took matters into my own hands and bought tickets --- for March 2017. Yes, a solid 9 months in advance. So I knew we'd have an NYC trip for my 31st birthday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">SO yes, that's the entire reason we booked this trip. We had a home exchange we needed to use up anyway, so it was the perfect time. And if you have the chance to buy Hamilton tickets, do it. One of the best I've seen!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">View from the Highline. I love those long, straight avenues :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The view from our 41st floor TriBeCa apartment was incredible! I've never had such a great view of the city.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">New favorite brunch place - <a href="https://www.mamannyc.com/maman-tribeca/" target="_blank">Maman TriBeCa</a>. Such an inventive menu. The decor was very French Country but done so beautifully.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love Lower Manhattan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More of our view - we could see the sunrise over Brooklyn. Amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Other new favorite brunch - <a href="http://www.bubbys.com/menu/tribeca/" target="_blank">Bubby's</a>. Apparently this place has been here a long time, and there's a reason. Get the pancakes. You won't regret it! (because I regret not getting them) Their huevos rancheros was also one of the best I've had!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An old man offered to take our picture on the Highline - he took 4 pictures, and the other 3 had his finger in front of the camera completely :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had dinner at <a href="http://www.vbarandcompany.com/location/vbar-seaport/#at-the-table/" target="_blank">VBar Seaport</a> and it was delicious. They had a great mezze plate and pasta, it was perfect for a rainy, cold night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our final brunch was at the <a href="http://www.vbarandcompany.com/location/vbar-seaport/#at-the-table/" target="_blank">Butcher's Daughter</a> in NOLITA. It was fresh and vegetarian, perfect for me! :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our trip was awesome. The weather wasn't my favorite (40 and rainy), but that's "spring" for you. I did all of my favorite New York things - saw a show, got my nails done, had bubble tea, wandered downtown, had pizza by the slice, saw friends, and ate and drank a lot of great stuff! </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">I think we're all jealous of <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/photography/jack-morris-lauren-bullen-instagram-travel" target="_blank">this traveling couple</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">A vacation that's <a href="http://www.blastr.com/2017-4-8/spacex-could-send-you-mars-vacation" target="_blank">out of this world</a> (bad joke - sorry)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Travel to the UK is now <a href="http://travel.aarp.org/articles-tips/articles/info-2017/how-to-visit-england-for-less.html" target="_blank">way cheaper</a> (this is true - our recent tickets round trip were less than $400 per person!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">It's like the town in Beauty and the Beast <a href="http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/normandy/experiences/news/photos/10-picturesque-villages-in-normandy" target="_blank">in real life</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/turkish-airlines-cabin-crew-deliver-baby-girl-mid-flight-n744286" target="_blank">Baby born on flight</a> (at 28 weeks!!!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/momondo-win-dna-journey?utm_campaign=&utm_content=58eaab5f04d3015a440e59f9&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">Free trips</a> based on DNA... a new concept</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/southwest-gets-the-fewest-complaints-of-any-us-airline" target="_blank">Which airline has the fewest complaints</a>?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Bookmarking <a href="http://www.cntraveller.com/recommended/hotels/cool-places-to-stay?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">these two places</a> for my next trip to <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/New%20Zealand" target="_blank">New Zealand</a> and <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/costa%20rica" target="_blank">Costa Rica</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Who wants to buy this <a href="http://www.boredpanda.com/uk-smallest-castle-for-sale-mollys-lodge/?utm_source=CB13&utm_medium=social_share&utm_campaign=SAW" target="_blank">small castle</a> with me?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The ultimate <a href="http://theeverygirl.com/how-to-drive-the-california-coast-in-5-days" target="_blank">California coastal road trip</a> itinerary </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">WE'RE BACK! We spent 3 days in NYC seeing Hamilton (YES, it's as amazing as you think it will be), seeing friends, eating food, and walking around in the freezing cold. We did a Home Exchange and stayed in TriBeCa on the 41st floor - so the view was incredible (see above). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also spent 7 days in London, my favorite place. The weather was incredible, in the 60's and sunny every day (basically summer in the UK!) and everything was in full bloom. I saw all my friends, enjoyed the sights, and just lazily wandered my favorite city. Recaps on both coming soon! </span></div>
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-76630207902367651752017-03-16T06:00:00.000-04:002017-03-16T11:57:27.752-04:00GIVEAWAY! West Elm Travel Set<span style="font-size: large;">Today I'm here with a little something fun - I'm giving away a 4 Piece Travel Set from West Elm!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Jersey Eye Mask</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Inflatable Neck Pillow with removable (aka washable!) Jersey cover</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I use this set myself and it has served me well. I love that you can inflate/deflate the neck pillow, so you aren't stuck carrying it around for your entire trip. The eye mask is incredibly soft. And the little drawstring pouch fits everything inside for easy packing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Entering is easy, just use the Rafflecopter below to enter! And follow along for extra chances to win. PLUS, share <a href="https://www.facebook.com/avecamourblog/" target="_blank">this Facebook post</a> for 2 extra entries (4 chances total!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We recently road tripped to Memphis to complete our Global Entry Interview & take a bonus pit stop at Ikea. Once I started researching Memphis (I've never been!), I realized that we had to stay at <a href="http://www.southofbeale.com/">the Peabody Hotel</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's super old and historic, has gorgeous high ceilings, and has the DUCKS! There's a whole history around this, but there are ducks that live at <a href="http://www.southofbeale.com/">the Peabody</a>. They live upstairs on the roof in a special duck penthouse, except every day from 11am-5pm where they live in the fountain in the lobby. They march into the elevator when they hear the John Phillip Souza march - it's adorable! If you are going to see the ducks (you don't have to be a hotel guest to go!), I suggest getting there at least 45min-1hr in advance and grab a seat. You can't be standing unless you're behind certain areas. We snagged a seat at the bar and had a drink while we waited for the little quackers to do their march :) I loved it!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We ate dinner at <a href="http://www.southofbeale.com/">South of Beale</a> and it was so good! It was located in the arts district about 1 mile from the hotel & Beale St. It had a lot of vegetarian and non vegetarian options. It was casual, had a good beer list, and they give you this incredible popcorn (that I think might be laced with crack) when you sit down. I would definitely eat here again. Matt's side of mac & cheese was absolutely delicious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a drink at the ultimate dive bar - Ernestine & Hazels. This place was a brothel back in the day, and it definitely hasn't been updated since. Like Santa's in Nashville, they serve 4 or 5 different type of bottled beer. It was awful and awesome all at the same time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beale Street, or Memphis' version of Broadway in Nashville, was underwhelming at best. This photo was taken around 10:30pm on a Saturday night - I couldn't believe how few people were out and about! The street is blocked to cars, so pedestrians can wander in and out of bars. Many of the bars were charging a $10 cover, so we didn't head into any. But if you wanted to hit up some live music, this is the place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was pretty much it! We hit up Ikea the next morning on our way back, but I didn't take any pictures of the Ikea, since it looks just like all the others :) But good news, Nashvillians - this over an hour closer than the Atlanta Ikea. (it took us about 2hr 45min)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have you ever been to Memphis? Did you see the ducks? What did we miss?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In August, we did a <a href="https://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2016/06/home-exchange-what-is-that.html">Home Exchange</a> in Toronto for a week. We also still had our Southwest Companion Pass then, so instead of flying into Toronto, we flew into Buffalo, NY and drove to Toronto (it's about a 2 hour drive). I went to Niagara Falls when I was 11 or 12 years old, so I have a faint memory of the Falls, but I thought it would be fun to visit again as an adult. When telling our friends who used to live in Toronto about our upcoming plans, they suggested we stop in Niagara-On-The-Lake for some wine tasting and dinner. And I'm so glad they did! We absolutely loved it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since we were there in August, it was SO HOT. Plus the mist from the falls made everything extra humid. We were basically drenched in sweat and mist all day. But it was still really fun to see the falls. I have to say, the Canadian side is SO much better than the American side. If you're feeling nerdy, Google pictures of what it looked like when they put up a dam in 1969 to stop the flow of water to the American Falls in order to study the rocks. It's crazy looking! They're apparently going to do it again in the next few years, and I can't wait to see what crazy stuff they find down there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After we got our waterfall viewing on, we drove about 20 minutes north towards Niagara-On-The-Lake. Before we got into the town, we hit up a few of the famous ice wineries. Ice wine is special, because they pick the berries while they are still frozen on the vine, which makes a very sweet, concentrated dessert wine. Not necessarily my cup of tea, but it was fun to try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">THEN we actually got to Niagara-On-The-Lake! It might be the cutest place I've ever been. This adorable downtown main street, perfectly sculpted landscaping, with cute shops and restaurants lining the boulevard. I loved it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We found a brewery and did a tasting, and spent a few hours wandering in and out of shops. Adorable. This would be a great place for quiet getaway where you stayed in a B&B and did wine tasting every day. That actually sound idyllic to me... booking that now ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seriously - could this place be more adorable? We only spent the afternoon here, but I'd be happy with a luxurious long weekend to enjoy all of its cute corners.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have you ever been to Niagara-On-The-Lake?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>xo</b></span><br />
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<br />Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-8774331040186187742017-03-06T13:08:00.004-05:002017-03-06T13:08:32.022-05:00This Week in Travel: Vol. 48<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">A beginner's guide to <a href="http://www.travelwitha9to5.com/what-not-to-do-a-beginners-guide-to-first-class/">first class</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Burn extra calories by walking instead of taking <a href="https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/map-shows-how-many-calories-youd-burn-by-walking-over-taking-the-subway-112415">the NYC Subway</a> (besides the fact that I'd actually have to swim across from the Brooklyn apartment we stayed in, this is a good idea ;) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">You can <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-get-a-business-class-meal-in-economy-class?mbid=social_twitter">upgrade your food</a> without upgrading your seat!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/vacationing-sanibel-island-florida?utm_campaign=&utm_content=58b6d05e04d3014ac112976e&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter">A good guide to Sanibel Island</a> (the best beach in the world in my opinion!)</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.startribune.com/talking-politics-abroad-can-be-tricky/415271914/?platform=hootsuite"><span style="font-size: large;">How to talk about American Politics abroad</span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2017/03/06/still-checking-work-email-on-vacation-this-employer-says-stop/?utm_term=.edb69c110f5e">Stop</a> checking your email on vacation!!!!!!!!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">How to have a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/01/travel/how-to-have-a-green-vacation.html?_r=0">green vacation</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/beer/world-of-beer-drink-it-interns?utm_campaign=&utm_content=58b724be04d30153b1836b3f&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter">Get paid to drink beer around the world</a> (no, really!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/new-zealand-jobs?utm_campaign=&utm_content=58b6d76719d6ba0007351c7f&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter">New Zealand just wants you to take the interview</a> & get some cash in return (and possibly a job!)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I spent last week in Grand Rapids, Michigan for a work trip. I've never been to Michigan before, and while I was pretty busy for the most part, we did get to enjoy a few local spots! <a href="https://madcapcoffee.com/">MadCap Coffee</a> has been on my list for years, since a few other coffee loving friends had mentioned how great it was. I brought a bag of beans home and am enjoying another cup of their perfectly roasted beans as we speak. I was also able to hit up <a href="http://www.perrinbrewing.com/">Perrin Brewery</a>, which had a fun atmosphere, delicious food, and really unique beer. I'd suggest doing a beer flight so you can try a few of their brews!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was my first trip (other than driving two hours to Memphis for our <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2017/02/all-about-global-entry.html">Global Entry</a> interview) since <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/costa%20rica">Costa Rica</a> in November. I truly don't think I've gone 3 months without traveling in the last 10 years at least... but more likely 12 or 13 years. After a nice, luxurious break, the next two months will definitely be crazy over here. We've got <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/NYC">New York</a>, <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search?q=london">London</a>, Amsterdam, Panama City Beach, going home, having visitors, going to weddings, having another work photo shoot (locally, at least!) so it's going to be a wild ride. </span></div>
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-90334144566309081232017-02-23T06:00:00.000-05:002017-02-23T06:00:24.126-05:005 Interesting Things About Tamarindo, Costa Rica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I know I keep going on and on about Costa Rica, but we really loved it. It was such a quick and easy flight (we flew on Southwest but many airlines fly there) and you felt like you were worlds away - I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a tropical getaway!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. You Can Use US Currency</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can pay in Colon, the local currency, or US dollars, and occasionally by credit card ;) If paying with USD, they will calculate based on the most current accepted exchange rate. What's funny is they might give you change back in Colon (which I think is kind of fun). I remember living in London and people asking if we accepted Euro at the store I worked at, when England uses the GB Pound. I thought it was hilarious that they would even ask! I guess this is proof it happens some places... but good luck finding a US store that will take Costa Rican Colon ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Side note - 5 & 10 Colon coins are made out of aluminum. I could literally bend them with my fingers, which is crazy! But when you think about it, 5 colones is <i>almost</i> worth 1 penny.... but not quite. I actually think they're on to something since our pennies cost us more to make than they are worth! But seeing bent coins made me laugh.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Everything (Local) is Very Affordable</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">When we visited in November, the exchange rate was a little less than 500Colon =$0.90 US. To make it easier, we just rounded up to $1 = 500c so we could do fast math. We went to dinner at Bamboo Sushi Club, and Matt ordered the Tuna Steak Special. I realized after he ordered, we never asked about the price! We joked about how it was going to be $50 or something crazy, but assumed it would be around $25, which isn't the end of the world. When the dish made it to the table, the tuna steak was HUGE. Easily 12oz. When the bill came, we had to laugh - the tuna meal was just under 7000Colon, or around $12 US. Insanity! Can you imagine getting a fresh, perfect tun a steak for that price at any restaurant in the US?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the flip side, some items at the grocery store were very expensive - anything imported has a high premium price. Luckily, all of the local, seasonal food is what makes Costa Rica such a delicious place, so stick to those!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. It's Developed - But Also Undeveloped</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The water is safe to drink. The food is safe to eat. It's a safe place to walk around at night. Everywhere has running water and free wifi and all the comforts you're used to! But then you look, and many of the roads are unpaved and there are no sidewalks or actual traffic rules. I liked this about Costa Rica, because it felt like a real place - but I also could drink water from the tap without worrying :)</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4. It's Wild!</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We saw so many different types of birds, monkeys, sea snakes (don't worry, they were dead), tons of huge iguanas, crabs, and other kinds of animals! The jungle comes right up to the ocean, so it's really a unique little eco system. The only animal I hoped to see but didn't was a sloth... but maybe next time. What's cool is that we didn't do any type of tour or excursion, these were just animals we saw around town. So fun!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5. It's Casual</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And I mean casual. It's the epitome of laid back surfer culture. Very no shoes, no shirt, no problem, attitude. Leave the heels at home, ladies, you won't be able to use them here (and you wouldn't want to since the roads are muddy and rocky and unpaved!) Even at the nicest restaurants, people were wearing cut off jean shorts and t shirts or tank tops. <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2017/01/costa-rica-packing-list.html">More about packing for Costa Rica here.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/costa%20rica">As you can see from the number of posts, we really loved Costa Rica</a>. I think it was the perfect combination of tropical, comfortable, easy to get to, and easy to be there. It would be easy with kids, everything is very family friendly!</span><br />
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<br />Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-70891359071208884102017-02-22T10:15:00.002-05:002017-02-22T10:47:26.459-05:00Visit Canada's National Parks for FREE in 2017!<span style="font-size: large;"><b>CANADA! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know why I'm so obsessed with getting to Canada these days... it just seems like such a untouched treasure trove. Every picture I see is different from the last one. There are gorgeous snow capped mountains, crystal blue water, tons of wildlife, and millions and millions of miles of terrain. Canada is a little larger than the US, but with so many hidden gems. They have about 10% of the population we have down here, leaving lots of room for beautiful landscapes :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I read about the <a href="http://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/ProductDisplay?storeId=22953&categoryId=216870&catalogId=53407&productId=524527&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&top_category=216870&parent_category_rn=216870&langId=-1" target="_blank">FREE Discovery Pass</a>, I knew I had to sign up, even though we don't officially have any trips planned up north.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This pass gives you free access to any of the Canadian National Parks for all of 2017! If you are a border state, I'd say it's a no brainer for you. If you've even considered planning a trip to Canada in the near future, you should sign up, too! And even if you aren't sure - you have nothing to lose. Just sign up and then you can see all THIS for FREE!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've wanted to visit Banff National Park and Lake Louise for years - it just looks so incredibly beautiful. So maybe this is my excuse ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=53407&categoryId=216870&productId=524527&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&urlLangId=-1&langId=-1&top_category=216870&parent_category_rn=216870&storeId=22953" target="_blank">Get your free 2017 Discovery Pass here</a>!</span>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-83712257627763028302017-02-21T06:00:00.000-05:002017-02-21T06:00:40.252-05:00Where We Ate: Tamarindo, Costa Rica<span style="font-size: large;">Costa Rica was filled with SO much delicious food. Do you like fresh fish? Local fruits? Freshly baked bread? It's all there. Fresh is absolutely the name of the game when it comes to food in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We ate out each day for breakfast and dinner, but made sandwiches and salads at the condo since we were primarily focused on spending time at the beach. Here are some of the places we ate during our week long stay in paradise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g309253-d3767845-Reviews-Cala_Moresca_Restaurant-Tamarindo_Province_of_Guanacaste.html" target="_blank">Cala Moresca</a> (dinner)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We went here for dinner our first night, and to watch the sunset most nights. The bar is really beautiful, and the food was good. You can eat dinner out by the pool. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was the "fancy" dinner we went to for Matt's birthday. At another hotel (like Cala Moresca) and out by the pool. There was live music, which was so enjoyable! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g309253-d6499625-Reviews-La_Princesa_Cafe-Tamarindo_Province_of_Guanacaste.html" target="_blank">La Princesa Cafe</a> (breakfast or lunch)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A favorite of our trip. All of the bread is baked fresh, and they make delicious breakfast sandwiches and avocado toast. We even bought a fresh loaf of bread to take back to the condo for lunches and I'm so glad we did, because it was so tasty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fruit Stand on the side of the road (mornings)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Shocking, there's no website or trip advisor page for this - but trust me when I tell you - if you see a fruit stand selling fresh juice and coconuts, STOP and buy one! So fresh and delicious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We stopped here for a beer one night before dinner. Very casual, sports bar-esque. Definitely pop in here if you're looking to watch American sports!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of the best sushi I've ever had! The fish they served was incredibly fresh, and the prices were amazing. Matt ordered the Tuna Steak special, which came with 2 large sides, and it was $12 USD. $12!!!!!! Definitely stop here if you like sushi or asian fusion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our favorite place in Tamarindo! They are open for breakfast and lunch, and we ate here 5 mornings for breakfast. We got coffee here every day that they were open (they're closed on Sunday). I can't stress how delicious their Acai bowl is, especially with the 90*, humid days! And their iced coffee cannot be beat. We brought 2 bags of coffee home, and my only regret is not buying more. Their other food is also delicious, healthy, and fresh. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g309253-d7343121-Reviews-Shrimp_Hole-Tamarindo_Province_of_Guanacaste.html" target="_blank">The Shrimp Hole</a> (lunch or dinner)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I loved the Shrimp Hole! It's literally a hut on the side of the road... but the size of this restaurant should not be counted against it, because the flavors were BIG! One of my favorite dinners.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Places I forgot to take pictures:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g309253-d1439144-Reviews-Dragonfly_Bar_Grill-Tamarindo_Province_of_Guanacaste.html" target="_blank">Dragonfly Bar & Grill</a> (dinner or drinks)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Dragonfly had amazing, fresh seafood & AWESOME cocktails. One of my favorite drinks in town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g8304887-d9608261-Reviews-El_Sapo_Ristopizza_Cocktail_Bar-Playa_Langosta_Tamarindo_Province_of_Guanacaste.html" target="_blank">El Sapo Pizza </a> (lunch, dinner, drinks)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We actually ate at El Sapo twice because it was the closest casual restaurant to our condo (we were staying in Playa Langosta, which is about a 15 min. walk/3 min. drive from "downtown" Tamarindo). BUT the pizza was great. They have a ton of different combos and a lot of veggie options, which was great for me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You'll notice I use the words <b>homemade, delicious, and fresh</b> over and over -- because that perfectly describes food in Tamarindo! Every piece of bread we ate was homemade. All the fish and fruit were seasonal and local. My favorite way to eat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>There's no shortage of good food in Tamarindo! Enjoy eating your way around town.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>xo</b></span>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-12374106405794266392017-02-20T16:38:00.001-05:002017-02-20T16:38:17.167-05:00This Week in Travel: Vol. 47<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">We can <a href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-money-20170212-story.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">blame the airlines</a> (not the travel websites!) for the high prices. Interesting read.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I loved this <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/02/09/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-in-brooklyn-new-york.html?smid=tw-nytimestravel&smtyp=cur&_r=0" target="_blank">36 Hours in Brooklyn</a> <3</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Bring back <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/airline-brings-back-free-meals-to-please-economy-class-customers/" target="_blank">free meals</a>!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/city-vacations/best-tourist-traps?utm_campaign=&utm_content=58a1283f04d3016e956181c7&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">Tourist traps</a> that are worth checking out (in the US)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.frommers.com/tips/money-and-currency/the-us-dollar-continue-to-soar-against-virtually-every-foreign-currency-cutting-the-cost-of-rooms-and-meals-abroad" target="_blank">The dollar is up</a> which makes traveling cheaper than ever!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Why you should always <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/travel-etiquette/why-you-should-always-dress-up-on-a-plane?utm_campaign=&utm_content=5898a81204d3013d1ce96f98&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">dress up for flights</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">A little <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/culture-design/sound-like-a-london-local?utm_campaign=&utm_content=58aa2e0204d301711ea282f1&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">English slang</a> for your next trip to London ;) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Which <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/20/business/which-trusted-traveler-program-is-right-for-you.html?_r=0" target="_blank">trusted traveler program</a> is right for you? (<a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2017/02/all-about-global-entry.html" target="_blank">this is the one we have</a>!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">"<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/stanphelps/2017/02/19/want-to-inspire-a-millennial-driven-workplace-let-them-travel/#2f1c64165cf1" target="_blank">Let Them Travel</a>" -- love this!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/16/business/streaming-flights-movies.html" target="_blank">Goodbye, in-flight entertainment</a> (not completely, just read and see what I'm talking about)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2017/02/19/how-early-to-arrive-before-flight/98036704/" target="_blank">How early should you really arrive for your flight</a>?</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Has Spring sprung for you? We have had an unseasonably warm winter (I'm not complaining!) and all of the trees are starting to bloom - in February - which is so early! I spent the weekend doing some much needed yard work and hanging out with friends. Last week was so much fun - we had plans every night Monday-Saturday, and it felt like a week long Valentine's Day spent with so many fun friends! Not to mention lots of delicious food. We chilled hard last night and it was awesome. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next week I'm going on a work trip - my first trip since Thanksgiving! A record, 3 whole months since I've been on a plane. I'll get to test out my <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2017/01/my-new-favorite-travel-accessories.html" target="_blank">new neck pillow & eye mask</a>, and I'm pumped! We are heading to Grand Rapids, MI. It's a quick trip (only 2 nights) but I'd love any dinner recommendations. We are staying on the north side of Downtown Grand Rapids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Since we are self employed, there's no such thing as President's Day off for us, so if you are enjoying a day off, I'm jealous! Hope you're doing something awesome. </b></span></div>
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-61710847448769949372017-02-09T12:21:00.002-05:002017-02-09T12:21:41.892-05:00Amsterdam Recommendations - Send Me Your Tips!<span style="font-size: large;">We are heading to Amsterdam in May! Neither of us have ever been before. We have been to a lot of canal cities (<a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2015/01/48-hours-in-venice.html" target="_blank">Venice</a>, <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2016/01/copenhagen-recap.html" target="_blank">Copenhagen</a>, <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2015/12/bruges-recap.html" target="_blank">Bruges</a>), so it only seemed appropriate we hit up Amsterdam next. Plus, it looks so pretty & the flights were crazy cheap (less than $400 per person round trip out of Nashville!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Besides renting bikes, exploring the canals, and visiting Anne Frank Museum, what should we do? Amsterdam is super famous for the red light district elements, but I know there has to be more to this city than that!</span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've also heard a lot about the TULIPS and I believe they will be in bloom during that time (but I could definitely be wrong)! Are they easy to enjoy from the city? Is it a day trip out? Will we have missed them if we are there in mid-May? Could I possibly ask more questions about flowers? :) I would love all of your recommendations! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We will most likely be staying in an Airbnb, so I'd love to know what areas of town are best to stay in. We love good coffee, walkability (or bike ability I guess), live music, and any vegetarian options. I recently read about <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/amsterdam-avocado-cafe" target="_blank">this avocado themed restaurant</a> and hope it's open by the time we get there!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We'll only be visiting for about 3 full days, and a little extra time on our travel days, but this will be a quick visit so we're looking to maximize our time. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2017/01/29/quiet-plane-hotel-room-car/97132312/?hootPostID=f0ffb1cc39a93a8a4f3974d8967d1670" target="_blank">Yikes</a>! No cell phones on planes, please. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/the-best-travel-hacks?utm_campaign=&utm_content=5890a9f904d301013b32e4c2&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">25 Travel Hacks</a> to save you money this year.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">A 200 year history of hotels & how they have changed (I thought <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/from-grand-hotel-to-microhotel-how-your-stay-has-changed" target="_blank">this</a> was so interesting!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Guess where they found over $400k worth of smuggled drugs on an airplane?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2017/01/25/airline-passenger-rights/97030690/?hootPostID=ffbc78efbfeeafee394a823638a17450" target="_blank">these are all myths</a>. 5 common misconceptions about air travel rights.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/beach-vacations/hidden-beach-cave-mexico?utm_campaign=&utm_content=58909be804d3016c0e008325&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">This Mexican beach</a> looks amazing!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">A hilarious <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-get-a-toddler-to-sleep-on-a-plane" target="_blank">in-flight item for toddlers</a>. Worth a shot, I think!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.thestreet.com/story/13971322/1/cruises-top-millennials-vacation-list.html" target="_blank">Cruises and the younger generation</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-travel-briefcase-american-entertainment-20170128-story.html" target="_blank">A change</a> to American Airlines planes, but chances are you won't really notice. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/26/well/family/travelers-with-nut-allergies-clash-with-airlines.html?_r=0" target="_blank">Peanut allergy vs. airlines</a>. I once sat next to a man who had such a sever allergy, they did not serve nuts on the flight because the dust may throw him into anaphylactic shock! I made him show me where he kept his EpiPen... just incase! (it ended up being fine)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since it came in the mail about 2 weeks ago, I've been listening to <a href="http://amzn.to/2kDh5lX" target="_blank">La La Land on Vinyl</a> constantly. Well, I was listening to it on vinyl - until we started the construction on our living room. Construction on that room means losing access to not only the living room, but the den (where the record player, tv, couch and most of my plants are) plus, the front door. So for now, we're walking around the house :) BUT I'm very excited about the new lighting & paint colors we're doing. I've wanted to do this update for about 3 years - so it's been a long time coming! As with most home updates, we're doing everything ourselves, so it will be a slower process than if we had a contractor, since we have full time jobs & other activities going on. Oh, and when I say "we", know that means Matt is doing 98% of the work and I'll be helping with some trim painting when the time comes :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway - back to La La Land. Did you see the movie? Did you love it? I also loved the Golden Globes opening number inspired by the movie. I'm looking forward to our friend's annual Oscar party to see how many little gold statues they take home. I should also note, the silver lining of buying the vinyl was that it came with a free digital download. so my record player being confined isn't keeping me from this soundtrack!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Anyway, I hope everyone had a wonderful week! Cheers to a great one!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>From last week:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2017/02/all-about-global-entry.html" target="_blank">All About Global Entry</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2017/01/costa-rica-packing-list.html" target="_blank">Costa Rica Packing List</a></span><br />
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-88916549855336370802017-02-02T06:00:00.000-05:002017-02-02T06:00:00.173-05:00All About Global Entry: The Application, the Interview, the Approval<div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.952941); font-family: sourcesansproregular;">Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at </span><a class="survey-processed" href="https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/locations" style="border: 0px; color: #0062a0; font-family: SourceSansProSemibold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">select airports</a><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.952941); font-family: sourcesansproregular;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.952941); font-family: sourcesansproregular;">We have 3 international trips coming up this year, and the idea of a breezy customs experience is one I covet. While it's not available at all airports, it will always expedite our re-entry to the US. After a 3 hour customs experience at LAX last year, I think I'd pay 5x the fee to have customs expedited.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.952941); font-family: sourcesansproregular;">$100 total for the application. Yes, that's for the whole 5 years.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.952941);"><span style="font-family: sourcesansproregular;">Expedited customs experience at select airports (but at all US airports that accept </span></span></span><span style="font-family: sourcesansproregular; font-size: large;">international flights) PLUS a bonus of <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/tsa-precheck" target="_blank">TSA Pre-Check</a> at all participating airports (no matter if you're flying domestic or international). <b><i>TSA Pre-Check ALONE is $89, so Global Entry is the steal of the century.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you go out of the country even once a year, I believe this is worth it. If you fly often, the fact that you get <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/tsa-precheck" target="_blank">TSA Pre-Check</a> included, and have Global Entry there when you need it, seems worth it to me too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>First Step: Pre-Application Checklist</b></span><ol>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">You must have a valid passport</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you're <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/eligibility">eligible</a> (you must have a passport from a participating country)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Apply For Global Entry</b><br /><ol>
<li>Create a <a href="https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/main/goes">Global Online Enrollment System (GOES) </a>account. Regardless of your age, you must have your own GOES account.</li>
<li>Log in to your GOES account and complete the application. A $100 non-refundable fee is required with each completed application.</li>
<li>After accepting your completed application and fee, CBP will review your application. If your application is conditionally approved, then your GOES account will instruct you to schedule an interview at a <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/enrollment-centers">Global Entry Enrollment Center</a>. Each applicant must schedule a separate interview.</li>
<li>You will need to bring your valid passport(s) and one other form of identification, such as a driver’s license or ID card to the interview. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you must present your permanent resident card.</li>
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<br /><b>OUR EXPERIENCE:</b><br />All in all, the application took me about 20 minutes. They will ask you a lot of questions about the last 5 years - where you worked, where you lived, countries you've visited - so be prepared to remember which apartment you were living in in 2013. Once completed, we were pre-approved in about 3 days and booked our interviews. Matt and I booked back to back interviews at 2:45pm & 3pm in Memphis (more on that in a minute). After reading online reviews, I also brought other forms that linked my name to my address (above and beyond my license & passport)- W9's, pay stubs, etc. We did not need these, but it never hurts to have a back up!<br /><br />The interview was easy - they asked me if I'd ever been arrested, they asked me what we did in Costa Rica - very conversational and was over in about 3 minutes. Then, they take your fingerprints & tell you an email will come in 24 hours or less. Ours arrived in our inboxes before we got to the car 5 minutes later. <b><i>We quite literally could have taken a flight at 4pm and had all the benefits of Global Entry.</i></b></span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While our process was a swift one (less than 2 weeks), sometimes it can take longer. The online pre-approval is typically less than a 1 week turn around, however - getting an in-person interview is what can take so long. We checked Nashville for interviews (keep in mind, this was 2 weeks ago, around January 15) and there weren't any available until JUNE. Nearly 6 months away. With a trip in March and one in May, this felt hopeless and I was so bummed we hadn't taken care of this sooner! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We checked surrounding cities - Louisville, Atlanta, and Memphis - and while the first two were also booked out, Memphis had appointments literally the next DAY. We booked our appointments for the following Saturday (about 10 days in advance) so we could go over the weekend, but if we had the time, we could have driven there the next morning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's no need to lie - if you lie, they will most likely catch you. If you're truthful, it may not even be an issue. Also, if you've had any legal issues in the past, bring any documentation that might clear it up. There's no hard and fast guideline to what is/isn't acceptable in this program, but I'm guessing shoplifiting when you were 16 probably won't stop you from getting Global Entry. Just be prepared with paperwork. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I am SO EXCITED that we have Global Entry now - I have a few friends with it and they can't say enough about it! Do you already have Global Entry? Do you think you'll apply?</b></span></div>
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-91611342956157802922017-01-31T06:00:00.000-05:002017-01-31T06:00:19.568-05:00Costa Rica Packing List<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2017/01/photo-diary-costa-rica.html" target="_blank">Costa Rica</a> was so fun, but I truly had no idea what to pack. I did a decent job in the end, but there were a few things I'd change. Here's what I think is ideal to pack for about a week. We easily packed carry on only for this trip (much easier for warm trips than cold trips, huh)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was tempted to bring heels (low, casual heels, but heels nonetheless) because we were going to at least one nicer dinner, but I'm SO GLAD I DIDN'T. Two reasons; Costa Rica is not overly developed and many of the roads are gravel only or mud, and it's such a casual place! Even at the nicest restaurants, most people are wearing shorts and a tank top. So so so so casual.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Running shoes were key, not only for exercise or excursions, but like I said, the gravel roads (and 1 mile walk we had) were easier to walk with a sturdy shoe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Durable sandals (my Reefs) were the best pick! I barely wore my J.Crew leather sandals because they slip so badly on mud, and I didn't want them to be filthy. BUT I'm glad I had a prettier option for nicer dinners.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I brought 3 maxi dresses - but wish I would have only brought 1. For the reasons above, walking was a pain in them since I was trying to keep them off the mud! Midi dresses and regular sundresses were a much better option. These were great for dinner, because most restaurants did not have a/c or were outside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I brought 1 pair of athletic shorts and 2 tank tops, 1 pair of jean shorts, and mixed and matched them all. Like I said, this place is CASUAL! While I'm not really a yoga-pants-in-public kind of girl, there was no point in getting all dressed up to walk a mile in the mud/gravel to get breakfast, 1 mile back, and then put on a bathing suit for the beach. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bring at least 2! On a trip that is primarily focused on the beach or pool, 2 bathing suits are necessary. You don't want to get stuck with a damp suit from the day before (yuck). I brought 1 cover up and bought a pretty sarong on our first day in town!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't burn easily, but I do wear 15-30 SPF at all times. Matt burns quickly and easily, so he opts for rash guards & sun shirts that protect his shoulders and chest from the sun. He still applies sunscreen to legs & face, but his shoulders are always what get charred. Bring lots of sunscreen, any protective clothing, and a hat! There are also a lot of bugs around, so bring a good bug spray - especially for the evening!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Costa Rica is HOT. Hot hot hot. We were visiting over Thanksgiving, and the temperatures were in the low 90's each day. The evenings were not much cooler. We were sweaty. The sun is also quite intense, even in the "winter". The rain forest is also right off the beach, so it's very humid and can be buggy. I didn't bother to blow dry my hair the entire week, because I knew it would be in a bun before long anyway, so why fight the curl? (especially with the nice salty ocean to help!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Part of the charm of Costa Rica was the fact that it's laid back and a little "unfinished". It's so nice to be able to be so casual in a beautiful place. </span><br />
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-2532906319927061982017-01-30T17:15:00.004-05:002017-01-30T17:15:55.790-05:00This Week in Travel: Vol. 45<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow is a holiday & <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/mark-your-calendars-tuesday-is-national-plan-for-vacation-day/2017/01/27/8a36a482-e4e1-11e6-a547-5fb9411d332c_story.html?utm_term=.b105c935d1c6" target="_blank">you should be celebrating</a>!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/yoga-wellness/jet-lag-cure-pilot-tips?utm_campaign=&utm_content=588facd804d3017e74940277&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">How to avoid jet lag</a> according to an airline pilot!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-04-08/how-to-stay-connected-even-in-the-most-remote-places-on-earth?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">This</a> is SUPER COOL!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">A new <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/30/world/europe/hotel-austria-bitcoin-ransom.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Ftravel&action=click&contentCollection=travel&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0" target="_blank">travel scam</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Less than $300 for round trip <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/flight-deals/costa-rica-cheap-flights?utm_campaign=&utm_content=588f89b004d30145dcda40a6&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">flights to Costa Rica</a>. DO IT!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Why it's harder to get a <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/no-more-free-gambling-drinks?utm_campaign=&utm_content=588e7e8004d3012c219bad20&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">free drink in Vegas</a> these days</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Sad to read about the <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/london-smog-deemed-a-health-crisis?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">smog crisis in London</a> :( </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/carry-bag-extinct/story?id=45095740" target="_blank">Is this the end of the carry on bag</a>? (I would be incredibly sad)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I will absolutely travel for <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2016-08-07/the-best-hotel-breakfasts-in-the-world?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">breakfast</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Looking to move somewhere exotic? How about an <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/volunteers-wanted-spend-6-months-in-charge-of-a-remote-tasmanian-island?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">isolated island in Australia</a>? They'll pay you!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello hello! We are back after a whirlwind 36 hours in Memphis to complete our Global Entry interview -- and about 5 minutes after our interview, we got the email that <b>we were officially APPROVED</b>! This is exciting news, since we were hoping to be approved before our next international trip in March. I'll have a detailed post coming about the Global Entry process for anyone interested in applying themselves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We stayed at the beautiful Peabody Hotel in Memphis which is world famous for their ducks. Sounds weird, but I assure you, it's the cutest thing ever. I'll also be doing a little Memphis recap soon. I'd never been, even though it's only 3 hours away from Nashville! We also hit up the new IKEA which was great, because it's only about 2.5 hours from our house -- much better than 4 hours to Atlanta. We can now squeeze in a day trip to IKEA without speeding through the store or driving home at 10pm (we've done it so many times. Glad those days are over!) Not to mention Memphis traffic is nearly nonexistent and Atlanta traffic is always a nightmare. Thanks, IKEA! :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Costa Rica was an absolute dream. We did a <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2017/01/save-over-10000-dollars-with-home-exchange.html" target="_blank">home exchange in Playa Langosta</a> (the smaller town about which is less than a mile from Tamarindo, a slightly larger surf town) and used our <a href="https://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2015/01/southwest-companion-pass.html" target="_blank">Companion Pass</a> to get there. Thanks to great deals, we used less than 20,000 Southwest Miles to get there (originally over 40k miles round trip! We were refunded nearly half of our points).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seriously, how beautiful is Costa Rica? We were so lucky that our condo gave us sunrise & sunset views and we could see everything from the 5th floor! The country is so beautiful, I can't wait to visit again someday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have you ever been to Costa Rica?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>xo</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We ate a LOT of food in New York in July. After all, we <i>were</i> there for 30 days. During the week, we walked to get coffee each morning, at breakfast and lunch at home, and went out for dinner to cut back on our spending (<a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/home%20exchange" target="_blank">even though our lodging was completely free</a>!) There were a few weekday bagels, but I'd say that's par for the course. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You'll notice a lot of these restaurants, especially the coffee shops, are in Crown Heights, Park Slope, and Prospect Park. Mainly because we were staying in that area. We also ate a lot in the East Village - because there is so much great food! I actually prefer Lower Manhattan to Midtown or UES/UWS (no matter what Gossip Girl taught me). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Anyway, here are photos & links to each restaurants website if available. We definitely enjoyed eating our way around New York.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://harlempublic.com/" target="_blank">Harlem Public</a> - <i>Harlem </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/tinto-brooklyn" target="_blank">Tinto Coffee Shop</a> - <i>Crown Heights</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://percyspizza.netwaiter.com/new-york/about/" target="_blank">Percy's Pizza by the Slice</a> - <i>Greenwich Village</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://thegreektribeca.com/#traditionalgreek" target="_blank">The Greek</a> - <i>TriBeCa</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Delicious greek food. Absolutely loved our meal here!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.bergenbagels.com/" target="_blank">Bergen Bagels</a> - <i>Park Slope</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Favorite bagel spot in Brooklyn!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.balthazarny.com/" target="_blank">Balthazar</a> - <i>SoHo</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Traditional French patisserie. Amazing brunch!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://doughnutplant.com/menu/" target="_blank">Doughnut Plant</a> - <i>Park Slope</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.shakeshack.com/" target="_blank">Shake Shack</a> - <i>Dozens of locations</i></span><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">I am particularly fond of their veggie option; a mushroom stuffed with cheese and deep fried (not even a little healthy, but a lot delicious!)</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.camp-brooklyn.com/" target="_blank">Camp</a> - <i>Boreum Hill </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>A fun bar that looks like a cabin in the woods, that also has board games!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.konditori.com/" target="_blank">Konditori</a> - <i>Prospect Heights</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>One of my favorite coffee shops - I loved their espresso & tonic. It reminds me of Steadfast Coffee Soda here in Nashville!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Caribeana Coffee - <i>Crown Heights </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.hotelchantelle.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Chantel</a> - <i>Lower East Side </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Loved this restaurant. Rooftop, beautiful & great food.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://eatbychloe.com/" target="_blank">by CHLOE</a>. - <i>West Village</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>All vegan. All delicious. Full of white girls in Lululemon. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://foursquare.com/v/sit--wonder/4a2407e6f964a520ef7d1fe3" target="_blank">Sit & Wonder</a> - <i>Prospect Heights</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/breukelen-coffee-house-brooklyn?osq=Coffee+%26+Tea" target="_blank">Breukelen Coffee House</a> - <i>Crown Heights</i> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>A favorite for Iced Coffee near our place</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.krupagrocery.com/" target="_blank">Krupa Grocery</a> - <i>Park Slope</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>A fun find! Delicious food.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.brooklynroasting.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Roasting Company</a> - <i>DUMBO</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.markercoffee.com/" target="_blank">marker coffee</a> - <i>Crown Heights</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/lula-bagel-crown-heights" target="_blank">Lula Bagel</a> - <i>Crown Heights</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.tomsrestaurant.net/" target="_blank">Tom's Restaurant</a> - <i>Prospect Heights</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>For all of the Seinfield lovers out there. Great traditional diner (we had breakfast).</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://pdtnyc.com/" target="_blank">Please Don't Tell</a> - <i>East Village</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>One of the cooler speakeasies out there. I'd suggest calling and making a reservation, it's unlikely you'll get in otherwise.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.theeddynyc.com/" target="_blank">The Eddy</a> - <i>East Village</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.joespizzanyc.com/" target="_blank">Joe's Pizza</a> - <i>Greenwich Village</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>One of the best meals we had in New York. Israeli brunch! I want to go back. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://maison-kayser-usa.com/" target="_blank">Maison Kayser</a> - <i>Brooklyn Heights</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.butterandscotch.com/" target="_blank">Butter & Scotch</a> - <i>Crown Heights</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.vivibubbletea.com/" target="_blank">Vivi Bubble Tea</a> - <i>Chelsea</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/breukelen-brasserie-crown-heights" target="_blank">Breukelen Brasserie</a> - <i>Crown Heights</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.frauncestavern.com/" target="_blank">Fraunces Tavern</a> - <i>Financial District</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>One of the oldest places in NYC! It's been a tavern since the 1700's! Worth dropping in for a beer.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.hungryghostbrooklyn.com/" target="_blank">Hungry Ghost</a> - <i>Park Slope/Prospect Heights</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://naglesbagels.nyc/" target="_blank">Nagel's Bagels</a> - <i>Crown Heights</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.nathansfamous.com/" target="_blank">Nathan's Hot Dog</a> - <i>Coney Island</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://cookshopny.com/" target="_blank">Cookshop</a> - <i>Chelsea</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>I've been here a few times over the years, but it's always delicious. Make a reservation for brunch if you can.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.10belowicecream.com/" target="_blank">10 Below</a> - <i>East Village</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Thai ice cream! We had no idea when we walked in... we thought it was a normal froyo shop. It was such a fun experience.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.levainbakery.com/" target="_blank">Levain Bakery</a> - <i>Upper West Side</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.royalpalmsshuffle.com/" target="_blank">Royal Palm Shuffleboard Club</a> - <i>Gowanus</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>This place was so fun. Shuffleboard, great bar, and a food truck if you're hungry (reminds me of Pinewood Social in Nashville)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://roofatparksouth.com/" target="_blank">Roof at Park South</a> - <i>NoMad</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Other places we ate but I never took a picture!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://thehalalguys.com/" target="_blank">The Halal Guys</a> - <i>East Village</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.bluestonelaneny.com/" target="_blank">Bluestone Lane</a> - <i>Financial District</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.restauranthearth.com/" target="_blank">Hearth</a> - <i>East Village</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.manhattanvillecoffee.com/" target="_blank">Manhattanville Coffee</a> - <i>Crown Heights</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-zelda-brooklyn" target="_blank">Little Zelda</a><i> - Crown Heights</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thinkcoffee.com/" target="_blank">Think Coffee</a> <i>- East Village</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://chavelasnyc.com/home/" target="_blank">Chavela's</a> - <i>Crown Heights</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.sweetgreen.com/" target="_blank">Sweetgreen</a> <i> - Chelsea</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.pret.com/en-us/find-a-pret" target="_blank">Prêt a Manger</a><i> - All over!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is SO MUCH GOOD FOOD in New York - that's half the fun of visiting! The only problem with writing this blog post, is now I'm hungry. How quickly do you think I can get to Levain Bakery?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Where are your favorite spots in <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/NYC" target="_blank">NYC</a>?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">xo</span>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-4443098712629140392017-01-25T17:27:00.001-05:002017-01-25T17:27:28.623-05:00How to Workout While You're Traveling<span style="font-size: large;">Staying active when you travel can be difficult. Part of it can be the change in routine, part can be lack of access. But there's always a way to get your sweat on while you're away from home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bring the Right Clothes</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Bring at least one set of workout clothes - sports bra, tights, tank top, shoes, socks and a jacket if necessary in your location. I know that sounds dumb, but you can't workout if you don't have active wear! When I was a severe overpacker, I didn't think there was room in my suitcase (which is laughable in itself!), but now I'd rather bring that than a lot of other things! Bring 2 sets if you plan on being gone several days. You can do a load of laundry if you're staying with a friend or in an Airbnb, or wash in the sink if you're desperate. <i>Make room in your suitcase if it's important to you!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Where Will You Exercise?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You might not have a gym membership in a new place, and might not be staying in a hotel with a gym, so you might feel like it's a lost cause! There are plenty of workouts you can do without your standard gym membership.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hotel Room Exercise</b> - Pinterest is full of different circuits you can do without any equipment from your hotel room! You may also find different workout videos on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix or even plain old YouTube on an iPad or computer. Yoga & pilates are always easy in a hotel, but you can also do circuits of body weight exercises like push ups, crunches, lunges or squats! There are dozens more. <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/reneecutaia/fitness/" target="_blank">Some workouts I've pinned</a>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Run</b> - the best thing about running is that it's free and you can do it anywhere, with any length of time. Even a 20 minute run in a local park or around a neighborhood is great. Plus, it doubles as a little extra sight seeing! Find running routes <a href="https://runkeeper.com/search/routes" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Try A New Class</b> - When I was in New York, I tried Flywheel and Overthrow Boxing. I also did a lot of "workout in the park" classes that were put on by the city and were complete free (more on that here)! On the last cruise we took, there was a standard gym, paid classes like yoga, but also free "bootcamp" classes twice a day! I was often the only person there and I couldn't figure out why. The classes were great! I personally have an OrangeTheory membership, and one of the perks is that I can workout in the studios anywhere I go. I've taken classes in Seattle, Florida, New York & plan on taking one in London when I'm there next!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have a Fitbit, Jawbone or AppleWatch you can keep track of your steps and heart rate during your trip. When we go to walkable cities like New York & London, we end up hitting around 20,000 steps per day! Knowing how many steps you're at can help you decide - walk or subway? Hitting a higher step count than usual can be super helpful if you can't get a traditional workout in. If you don't have a fitness tracker, use the "Health" tab on your iPhone. If you keep it in your purse or pocket all day, it will track your steps & flights of stairs. More on Apple Health <a href="http://www.howtogeek.com/207325/what-you-can-do-with-your-iphone%E2%80%99s-health-app/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Trip Might Be the Workout</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">When we went to <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/cinque%20terre" target="_blank">Cinque Terre</a>, we hiked all day long visiting each city. I believe we climbed over 120 flights of stairs and walked about 13 miles! I'd say we'd broken a decent sweat. When we visited <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/search/label/New%20Zealand" target="_blank">New Zealand</a> we hiked the <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2015/04/tongariro-alpine-crossing-new-zealands.html" target="_blank">Tongariro Crossing</a> & a few other trails, and we did sea kayaking at <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2015/05/new-zealand-travel-diary-abel-tasman.html" target="_blank">Abel Tazman</a>. In Costa Rica, we didn't rent a car - we walked 1 mile each way to breakfast & dinner (at least 4 miles day) and did body boarding and swam for hours. We stayed quite active on these trip and really enjoyed it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I might not stay up 100% with my workouts when we travel, but when it comes down to it I feel much better if I move a little bit each day! I've found lots of ways over the years to stay active while we're on the go. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>xo </b> </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-09-25/10-things-we-wish-we-could-do-like-the-italians?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">12 things the Italians do better than us</a>. I agree!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/travel-warnings/survive-plane-crash-flight-attendant?utm_campaign=&utm_content=5882d23904d301741191bd13&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">This</a> is kind of scary to think about!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Three things to do when your <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandratalty/2017/01/23/%E2%80%8Bthe-3-most-important-things-to-do-when-your-flight-is-cancelled/#7a9eb8856476" target="_blank">flight is canceled</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Free days to visit <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/visit-all-us-national-parks-for-free-on-these-days-in-2017?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">National Parks</a> in 2017</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">A <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/best-airline-rewards-programs-wallethub-rankings?utm_campaign=&utm_content=588284e104d3016ba2e2c4c4&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">frequent flyer guide</a>... don't get stuck with expiring miles!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">A compelling argument <a href="http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20151019-the-moments-that-made-me-love-flying?ocid=twtvl" target="_blank">for the window seat</a> (my personal favorite)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/what-happens-to-coins-thrown-in-fountains?utm_campaign=&utm_content=5882572d04d301271d29513c&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">thrown change in a fountain</a>? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Which airline has announced free WIFI on all domestic flights? <a href="http://www.frommers.com/community/blogs/passportable/_jetblue-now-offers-wi-fi-flight" target="_blank">Find out here</a>!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">How your <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-your-passport-will-change-in-2017?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">passport</a> will change in 2017</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/budgeting-currency/spend-less-travel-more" target="_blank">Spend less so you can travel more</a>!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We'll be heading to Memphis on Saturday to have our interviews, but we're staying overnight at the Peabody Hotel. Any suggestions for dinner while we're there? I'm having a hard time finding recommendations for anything other than BBQ. Please send me all of your recommendations! We're also hitting up Ikea, since they just opened one in Memphis. We're going to add recessed lighting & repaint the living room, so we need a few odds and ends. Have you picked up anything special from Ikea recently? I'd love to hear what.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am SO EXCITED about this pillow! It looks super goofy, but it is so incredibly comfortable. First of all, I refuse to carry a stuffed or filled neck pillow. I prefer an inflatable pillow because they take up less room when you're not flying... and I couldn't bear dragging around a big pillow the other 95% of your trip, but I really can't get any sleep on a plane without it. The pillow I have is the traditional "C" shape, but I always found myself needing another inch of pillow on the sides to actually rest my head. This cross body pillow is PERFECT! And it folds up to the size of my straightener when deflated. I should also note it has this amazing valve that keeps the air in, and doesn't leak in between each breath (like a traditional inflatable). You can see the valve in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LxmIHa5jpM" target="_blank">this video</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have only started using an eye mask to sleep on planes in the last year. Previously, I thought they were just annoying, but I've realized that I'm more likely to get some sleep if my eyes are covered and I can't open them! It's not a light issue for me, it's just FOMO and curiosity :) What I don't like is that most masks don't fit your face right - they can be too tight on your head and even feel like they're pulling on your eyes. Matt found this amazing concave eye mask, that not only keeps pressure off your eyes, it's completely black out! It's so comfortable on your face, you can barely feel it. This isn't the exact brand I have, but it has all the same features. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=470084398&pid=uid761-38045819-7" target="_blank"><b>Madewell Transport Rucksack</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the cherry on top -- my new "personal item". I love my <a href="http://amzn.to/2jHIiTn" target="_blank">big travel tote</a> I've used for the last couple of years, and the pockets make sense sometimes, but often it feels very over stuffed and heavy. It also is hard to fit a small purse inside. I've been seeing all these cute leather backpacks and decided that would make a much better personal item. I'm selling my tote because <a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/BAGS/backpacks/PRDOVR~C0930/C0930.jsp?color_name=English-Saddle&srcCode=MWGGBS00002_99103765327_184288007_11764431167_54457485169_c_pla_online__pla-54457485169_9013184&sisearchengine=197&siproduct=C0930&noPopUp=true&gclid=Cj0KEQiAh4fEBRCZhriIjLfArrQBEiQArzzDAaSMN3Bh6VsEfXRJYGRW_8_Kgz4yX5Uq3Lhwu1uFYW8aAlQv8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">this Madewell backpack</a> is a much better option for me! I did a trial pack and fit my laptop, iPad, small cross body bag, my big headphones, two magazines, a book my phone, and a handful of random items in with room to spare! Plus the backpack fit makes it feel much lighter on my shoulders than the large tote did. It also has 4 different small pockets to keep things like lipstick or other littles in, which is something I loved in my tote. The tote might be a better fit for me if I had a commute for work, but I think this backpack is a much better option as my new personal item!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Those are my upgrades! The travel pillow & eye mask are very reasonably priced. The backpack was a splurge, but I am a 1 bag kind of girl, so I prefer to have one perfect bag that I'll use for a long time rather than several options. (Plus, the resale of my tote almost paid for the backpack! win win!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we signed up for <a href="https://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2016/06/home-exchange-what-is-that.html" target="_blank">Home Exchange</a>, it was just a way to continue to "rent" our house while we traveled without really renting it. A few years prior, we started to Airbnb our house when we were out of town, as a way to make a little extra income. However, Nashville really cracked down and started taxing everything, and it no longer became worth it for us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While we didn't actually gain any income, we gain a lot in free travel perks! <a href="http://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2016/06/home-exchange-what-is-that.html" target="_blank">I wrote about Home Exchange before</a>, and how it only costs $150 for the year and you have access to as many swaps as you want. And we made our money back 100x over. Not to mention, we were not taxed on any of these says, since no money changed hands. We get new requests almost daily from all over the world. We say no to 95% of the requests that come in - it just depends on timing, location, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A little back story</b>: In the last 18 months, there was a huge shift in Matt's line of work. With many North American oil fields closing, and many of his customers being connected with NA oil, he was losing customers & shipments left and right. While we are smart with our budget and knew we'd be fine, we thought of ways to cut down on costs for 2016 (after seeing the slow down in 2015). The biggest luxury in our budget is travel (something we budget for! and I should note our shopping/eating out budgets are much smaller so travel can be bigger), so I knew we could cut back on trips and still put the amount into savings we were hoping to do last year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's amazing is that between <a href="https://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2016/06/home-exchange-what-is-that.html" target="_blank">home exchange</a> & our <a href="https://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2015/01/southwest-companion-pass.html" target="_blank">Southwest companion pass</a>, we spent almost NOTHING on travel. We paid for food and any activities of course, but these are the small potatoes on most of our trips. Airbnb/Hotel costs + flights are always the most expensive part of going anywhere. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">March - Cabin in Virginia - $750 (3 nights, based on $250/night they rent out for cabin)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They requested a stay and Matt ended up using these three nights in a cabin for an awesome guys weekend. They only paid for food & gas and it was a cheap trip for everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">July - Crown Heights, Brooklyn - $6,200 (31 nights, based on $200/night they actually rent their house out for)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This was the money maker, so to speak. Now - you could definitely play devil's advocate here and say "would you ever really spend $6k to live in NYC for the month?" - and the answer would be no. However -- we got to do it. For free. Even if you weren't going to buy an ice cream, and someone gave you a coupon for it and you redeemed it, you still enjoyed the experience FOR FREE! It's kind of the best thing ever.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">August - High Park, Toronto - $1,750 (7 nights, based on $250/night average in that area)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We had never been to Toronto before, and it was so much fun! The area we were in is considered High Park, but it was also close to cute spots called Bloor West and the Junction. We had so much fun hanging out in Toronto and absolutely loved this location.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you can get yourself to Tamarindo, GET THERE! We loved it here so much. The condo we stayed in had a killer pool, two balconies, and was just a few minutes walk to the beach (you can't build condos directly on the beach in this area, but we were as close as you could get). Not to mention with 5th floor views, we enjoyed every sunrise and sunset with a nice glass of vino.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Technically, we've also "earned" the following two locations during non-simultaneous swaps. They've already stayed at our house, and we are able to cash in on their houses when we can make the trip!</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia - $1,500 (1 week at $150/night, average for the area)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We hosted these two Aussies in October 2016 and it was so much fun! Hosting is another option in home exchange, but not if you don't want to. We did FaceTime and emails in the 6 weeks before and got to know them a little more. We absolutely loved "hosting" and would do it again. They originally wanted to swap in October, but we knew it wasn't an option for us with only 6 weeks notice, so they suggested hosting. So we get to visit them next time.. hopefully soon!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">March 2017 - TriBeCa, Manhattan, NYC - $1,400 (4 nights, based on the $350/night she rents it for)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We are cashing in on this in March for my birthday, but they already stayed at our house last April. We did a non-simultaneous and it worked out great for us!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What's most amazing about this is we thought we'd travel LESS in 2016 because of self imposed "budget cuts". However, we traveled MORE and spent less using Home Exchange! </span><span style="font-size: large;">We got to stay in some really gorgeous places, and I can't wait to see where Home Exchange takes us this year! </span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">The world's <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-worlds-most-on-time-airline-is?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">most punctual airline</a> happens to be one of my least favorite! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The lure of <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/slogans-from-different-countries?utm_campaign=&utm_content=587296c004d3010ec7832f67&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">travel slogans</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/17/travel/neil-patrick-harris-actor-canada-vancouver.html" target="_blank">Neil Patrick Harris</a> on traveling. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.salon.com/2017/01/17/take-a-vacation-without-ruining-your-work-life-4-tips-to-enjoy-stress-free-time-off_partner/" target="_blank">Take a vacation</a> without work ruining your life. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I know <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/meet-shackleton-the-stuffed-bear-flying-free-on-easyjet-all-over-europe?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">this</a> is just a marketing ploy, but this bear makes me sad!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Each airline has their own rules for traveling when pregnant. Check them out <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/airline-rules-traveling-while-pregnant?utm_campaign=&utm_content=586d5b4b04d301504f10d882&utm_medium=&utm_source=&xid=TrueAnthem_Twitter" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/17/aviation/airplane-etiquette-study-annoying-passengers-expedia-2017/" target="_blank">most annoying kind of airline passenger</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Amazing <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/12-drone-photos-that-will-make-you-see-the-world-differently?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">drone photos</a> around the world. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2014-12-10/the-flight-attendant-s-guide-to-packing-light?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">Packing advice</a> from a flight attendant.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I love <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/30/travel/auckland-new-zealand-cheap-travel-budget.html?smid=tw-nytimestravel&smtyp=cur&_r=0" target="_blank">this article</a> on Auckland, NZ. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-5-ways-to-make-food-part-of-your-2017-family-vacation-20170109-story.html" target="_blank">How to make food</a> a part of your next family vacation (yum!)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello hello! I'm back in action after the stomach flu took me down with intense force. I haven't had a bug like that in a long time and I forgot how little energy you have. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In more exciting news, Matt and I have applied for <a href="https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/goes/jsp/login.jsp" target="_blank">Global Entry</a> and have our interviews in a couple of weeks! We're really excited to get this line-skipping party started. We have an international trip at the end of March, so I'm hoping 8 weeks is a quick enough time to get approved. That would be amazing! Do you have Global Entry? How quickly did you get approval? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Is everyone else having a weird winter? It's been in the teens one day and nearly 70* the next. No wonder everyone I know is getting sick! But this warmer weather makes me want to put my sweaters away and wear dresses again (because I'm not even a little cold). What's your winter been like? Any pretty snow days?</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">I saw <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BOFVMhUALwO/?taken-by=cntraveler" target="_blank">this picture</a> on CN Traveler and now I'm DYING to go to Austria!!! So dreamy. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The Caribbean's first over water bungalow. <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/caribbean/2016/12/16/jamaica-sandals-resort-overwater-bungalows/95490756/" target="_blank">Sign me up</a>!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Would you ever stay in an <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/13/travel/ireland-lighthouses-history.html?smid=tw-nytimestravel&smtyp=cur" target="_blank">Irish Lighthouse</a>? I totally would!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2016/12/15/london-vs-new-york/95424536/" target="_blank">London vs. New York</a> -- the ultimate showdown</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Come on, <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/tsa-teddy-bear-instagram-banned/" target="_blank">TSA</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Could you take a tropical vacation <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-us-virgin-islands-will-pay-you-to-visit-in-2017?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">if you were paid $300</a>?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wealthysinglemommy.com/free-travel-as-a-single-mom/" target="_blank">Over $10,000 in free travel thanks</a> to Home Exchange (we might have a similar savings!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Why a travel warning <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-01-25/why-a-travel-warning-doesnt-always-mean-cancel-your-trip?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">doesn't necessarily mean cancel your trip</a> (we had a travel warning after the Paris attacks in Nov 2015 -- but still visited London, Bruges, and Copenhagen.)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Is everyone settling back into the routine of the new year? Starting those resolutions? Dragging yourself to your desk? It's a little bit of both over here after all the holiday craziness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In breaking news: we are starting the year off with nearly 3 months of no travel. Yes, you read that right.</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are not going anywhere until the last weekend in March and I couldn't be more excited about it. I know that doesn't sound like me, but I was missing my house and my kitty and not having to say no to plans because we were out of town. So I made it a point to stay PUT for a few months and really enjoy Nashville and our home. We are going to do some remodeling projects which should be fun. The only exception will be a quick trip to Ikea - we are thinking of checking out the Memphis location, has anyone been yet? Other than a little furniture trip, I'm keeping my suitcase unpacked and waking up in my own bed. Sounds nice, doesn't it? (Does to me, anyway :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I'll be back later this week to recap 2016 and talk about 2017 travels. It's gonna be a great year! What are your travel plans?</b></span><br />
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Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-24519195436104045672016-12-16T06:00:00.000-05:002016-12-16T06:00:01.750-05:00The Best Free or Cheap Things to do in NYC<span style="font-size: large;">New York can be an expensive city -- but it's also jam packed with free or very cheap activities! There are a lot of obvious "sight seeing" opportunities, like Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and Times Square, but there are a lot of things you can actually DO! Here are some of my favorites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Cloisters are run by the MET and therefore are by donation only. Our friend who lives in NYC says the MET has enough money, so we paid $5 per couple :) There are beautiful gardens, free tours every half hour, and lots of gorgeous art! Almost the entire thing has been pieced together by the Rockefeller family from monasteries or castles in Europe. It has such interesting history and is a great reprieve from the city if you feel like you need to "escape". More info <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/visit/met-cloisters" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are SO many opportunities to be a part of a studio audience in NYC -- we were able to be on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah which was so fun! Many of these are based on a raffle, so you don't have a ton of choice in your date, but it could be a fun thing to plan your New York trip around.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/" target="_blank">The NYC Parks website</a> has SO much great information on free/cheap events going on in the city. I'd check it out. I found so many different things to do when we were in New York in July, although it would be quite different in the winter. I did Broadway in the Park, attended workout classes, movies on rooftops, and live music all over the city! The city does a great job of hosting these events, you just have to see what's happening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Roosevelt Island Tram is so fun! Roosevelt Island is in between Manhattan & Queens that just has some housing and parks. It's really cute and feels removed from the city somehow. You can take a subway train there (only one line stops there) OR you could take this fun tram! It's like a gondola you'd take up to go snowboarding. It gives you a great view of the river and 3 boros. You pay with your MTA ticket, so it costs no more than a subway ride (or is free if you have a week/month pass).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are so many gorgeous rooftop bars. We loved finding rooftop spots at sunset to catch views like this one! Find a list of <a href="https://www.thrillist.com/drink/new-york/rooftop-bar-nyc" target="_blank">rooftop bars here</a>. <i>The photo below was taken at <a href="http://roofatparksouth.com/" target="_blank">Roof at Park South</a> in Kip's Bay/Gramercy Park. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As if you needed an excuse? Pick up some pizza by the slice for a cheap dinner on the go. It was something we liked to do if we wanted to eat in the park or on the w</span><span style="font-size: large;">ater. <a href="http://www.joespizzanyc.com/" target="_blank">Joe's Pizza</a> is one of the best and is easily located in the East Village at 14th St E & 3rd Avenue, or Greenwich Village on Carmine St. & 6th Avenue. <i>PS - I absolutely love the East Village AND Greenwich/West Village. Two of my favorite areas in Manhattan!</i></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Governor's Island</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you want to visit Governor's Island I hope you've been saving up.... it's $2 round trip and you have to pay up front :) The ferry ride is short and leave every 30 minutes. It provides great views of the city and is a great place to spend the day outside! You can take long walks, enjoy the fun slides and hammocks, or rent bikes. There's also some fun art and cute food trucks. We brought a picnic and some wine and made an afternoon of it. I loved it and would highly suggest it if you're visiting with good weather.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Talk about cheap thrills - Coney Island is #1 on this list! You can take the subway out there, and then you don't have to spend any money if you don't want to. Matt wanted to try a Nathan's Hot Dog (this is where they do the hot dog eating contest every year) so we spent a few bucks. :) It's got an old carnival feel but is a lot of fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are several ways to see broadway shows on the cheap or even for free. You can sign up each day to win a number of raffles (almost every show does it, but each show has different rules, so check with them directly) and I've had a lot of friends win these free tickets! The thing is they are for that day only, so make sure you're free. Or you can often find severely discounted tickets day of but in limited quantity. Another great way to get tickets around $25-50 is downloading the TODAY TIX app. We saw Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime AND Les Miserables for $29pp. Yes, we sat in the back row but it was awesome and saved us a TON! <a href="https://www.todaytix.com/refer/TPIJY/" target="_blank">Sign up using my link and take $10 off your first show</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They only offer tours on the weekends as far as I know, but it's a lot of fun and it's free. I'd suggest going early as they fill up quickly! They also have a tasting room with pretty cheap beers and some of these brews are harder to find so it can be a bit of a treat! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These were some of my favorite activities and I will repeat a lot of them! This is a great list to keep on hand when you're trying to have a cheap weekend but still enjoy some local color and have a great time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What are your favorite freebies in NYC?</span><br />
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<br />Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496132153931026751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5246810330280379578.post-5979576588195230432016-12-15T06:30:00.000-05:002016-12-15T06:30:35.621-05:00Home Exchange: One Month in Brooklyn<span style="font-size: large;">This recap is WAY overdue, but we had the best time doing a one month <a href="https://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2016/06/home-exchange-what-is-that.html" target="_blank">home exchange</a> in New York City. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We ate SO much delicious food (I kept track of every restaurant we ate at -- one day it will all be detailed in a looonnnng post) and drank some amazing coffee. Luckily you walk a LOT in New York so it didn't seem as detrimental :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We checked a LOT off <a href="https://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2016/07/my-new-york-to-do-list.html" target="_blank">the NYC Bucket List</a>. Went to a taping of Trevor Noah, went to a Yankees game, saw 4 plays, visited 5 different islands, explored new neighborhoods and saw so many cool places. I had a lot of help from friends Special shout out to Emily, Casey, Rich and everyone else to added to our extended stay!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those who are wondering how we pulled off a full month in another city: we both work from home on a regular basis, so we just worked from their home. I even went on a 2 day work trip to Wisconsin in the middle of the month (same idea - they would have flown me out from Nashville, so instead they flew me out from NYC). <b>"Do you guys not work or something?" was a question I got asked on the regular</b>, but rest assured there's no independently wealthy people here :) We are very lucky to both have this flexibility, and thought we should use it to our advantage! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We started our days with a walk to somewhere in the neighborhood to get coffee. We tried a ton of new places and repeated a few of our favorites. Then we would work from 9-5 or 6 (we are on central time so it was keeping with our normal 8-5 CST). Matt used the small desk upstairs (he has a lot more paperwork and needs a printer several times a day), and I worked from the kitchen table. We at breakfast and lunch at home and then went out for dinner most nights. Out of the whole month, I think we stayed in 2 nights. One out of sheer exhaustion and one out of terrible terrible rain, and we didn't feel like venturing out to walk in the rain or fight everyone else for an Uber into Manhattan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also maximized our weekends. We saw Coldplay, the Statue of Liberty, went to the beach on Long Island, picnicked on Governor's Island, saw plays, and walked for MILES. Most weekend days we ended up walking 8-10 miles by the time we got home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">New York is seriously so much fun. I always wanted to spend extended time there, and now I've been able to! We would totally go back for another month (or two!) because we had such a good time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have any questions about <a href="https://avec-amour.blogspot.com/2016/06/home-exchange-what-is-that.html" target="_blank">Home Exchange</a>, feel free to shoot me an email -- avecamourblog (AT) gmail (DOT) com.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">xo</span><br />
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