Living The Dream Rtw News Updates

We’ve stayed in a lot of Airbnbs when traveling, and they have run the spectrum from conventional apartments and homes to one-of-a-kind homestays that we never expected to find. This Hobbit House in Speyside, Scotland, was one such property, and this one was such a treat that we really didn’t… Read more »

Noma in Copenhagen is certainly one of the world’s top restaurants, and we were very fortunate to be able to dine there on a recent trip to Denmark. With three Michelin stars and a laundry list of other accolades, the New Nordic restaurant is known for its use of local… Read more »

When going out on the 335-mile bike ride on the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath, you can imagine that there is a lot to see.  Although there were long stretches where we were biking through the woods or passing along a river/creek, it really did feel like… Read more »

After a decade of talking about it, we finally got up the courage to tackle the 335-mile bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington DC on the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath. As it turns out, the ride was a ton of fun and is one we regret… Read more »

Kyoto is one of my favorite cities in Japan. It is a must-see every time we visit the country, and is one of those places I could imagine myself living in as well- it is just that fun. But, when it comes to planning where to stay in Kyoto, you… Read more »

When planning a trip to Japan, odds are good you’re going to spend a fair bit of time in Tokyo. As many consider Tokyo to be the largest city in the world by population (when including the metro area), it shouldn’t be a surprise that there is really a lot… Read more »

When we were planning our Scotland road trip, we found ourselves asking the same question again and again, namely- how much time do we really need at each stop? This is an important question for any road trip, because if you don’t need a ton of time in any one… Read more »

I never really fancied myself much of a shopper. I like to think that I do not value things- I like experiences, and generally feel very minimalist at home. But when it comes to traveling, some of that logic goes out the window. This started on my very first overseas… Read more »

Are you planning a trip to Scotland and wonder if you should rent a car for a road trip, despite driving on the left-hand side of the road? Yes, you absolutely should. Driving in Scotland was one of the easier places we’ve visited, and we were pleasantly surprised with how… Read more »

TimeSpirit at The Macallan Estate in Aberlour, Scotland, is a unique dining experience in the heart of the Speyside whisky region. A partnership with the Roca brothers from El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, TimeSpirit is a feast for both the eyes and the stomach. With a stunning… Read more »