Author Archives: Nicole

“Romantical” isn’t a word. Yeah, I get that. But, sometimes your honeymoon doesn’t have to be honeymoon-ish. Here’s how to defy the cliche’d expectations of … Read the rest

“I forgot…I forgot how to ride a bike.” And there it was: the shocking truth I delivered to my new husband on our honeymoon in … Read the rest

We had a plan. Our plan was to visit the House of Terror in Budapest (terrifying) and then make our way to the City Park. … Read the rest

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Saint Sava Cathedral in Belgrade, Serbia. BIG. It’s a word to describe just about anything grandiose. The state of Texas uses the … Read the rest

“It’s like a, ummm, a…well, you know, it’s not ‘Twinkie’ sweet.” As an American, I measure the sweetness of all things, well, sweet, to that … Read the rest

“You want the window seat?” I asked Frank. “What? Did you say you need to drop a deuce?” This short exchange has absolutely nothing to … Read the rest

Wednesday’s Wonder: Jiu Fen is So Fun! “Ok, now you have to try this taro…and these eggs…and this meat on a stick.” “I want to … Read the rest

“Oh noes, people are going to think I wet my pants,” I said as we got up from a really hot bench. We were in … Read the rest

Remember when you were a kid and you used to play the “don’t step on the lava” game? Don’t act like you didn’t partake when … Read the rest

This Wednesday’s Wonder: Watermelon in Serbia Ever do the double take on your travels? When you see something that makes you go: “what? That’s interesting.” … Read the rest