Fun Fact: The name “Lutsen,” commemorates the 1632 Battle of Lutzen in Saxony, where Sweden’s King Gustavus Adolphus was killed during the Thirty Years' War. As always, the Holiday season has come and gone to way too fast. This Christmas we opted to skip the international travel and explore our own backyard (perhaps a recession indicator). What’s better than a ski trip to the Alps? You guessed it - Lutsen, Minnesota, or as some call it, The North Shore. Just one hour South of

“New Orleans is a city with a soul, a city where you feel the pulse of life in every beat of jazz.” – Ray Charles Beignet at Cafe du Monde We recently went to New Orleans to celebrate Toria’s bachelorette and what a fantastic time it was. The city is so incredibly unique and festive it was a great pick to celebrate. While we didn’t find Shia LaBoeuf we did have a great time. If you’re planning a trip to Nola here are our suggestions. French Quarter, New Orleans Food Cafe du M

This is an overview of everything we got up to during our trip.

Fun ski trip to the Alps and beyond.

This Italian Island is a must visit!