Last summer, we spent five days road tripping around Puglia, Italy and it was as magical as we expected it to be. If sightseeing, history, food, and wine are things you enjoy, don’t miss the heel of Italy’s boot on your Italian vacation! Over the next few posts, we’re recapping…Continue reading 5 Day Puglia Itinerary: Days 1 & 2 in Italy
Traveling to Tempe, AZ for a Stem Cell Donation
We recently shared a personal story about WC matching with a leukemia patient through the NMDP Be The Match program. About two months ago, after nearly 10 years on the donor list, he matched for a patient with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), the same leukemia my dad battled three times…Continue reading Traveling to Tempe, AZ for a Stem Cell Donation
How to Spend Your Time in Nelson, New Zealand
When we visited New Zealand last spring, we started our 12 day adventure in Nelson on the north side of the country’s south island. Nelson certainly doesn’t get the most hype on lists of cities to visit in New Zealand, but don’t let that stop you! Not only are there…Continue reading How to Spend Your Time in Nelson, New Zealand
Traveling to “Be The Match”
With the new year in full swing, we wanted to share a life update in the works. Last month, on my birthday, we received an unexpected delivery: an overnight shipment from NMDP (formerly Be The Match). NMDP is a nonprofit that helps save the lives of patients with blood cancers…Continue reading Traveling to “Be The Match”
Where to Stay in Puglia, Italy: Emera Wine Resort
After a week sailing the Greek Ionian Islands last summer with 21 friends, we ferried across the sea to Puglia, the charming heel of Italy. The first stop of our five-day Puglian road trip was Emera Wine Resort, a historic farmhouse turned “resort” located in the Torretta area. We couldn’t…Continue reading Where to Stay in Puglia, Italy: Emera Wine Resort