Author: Samie & Luke Bergjord
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Iceland
In November 2018, Luke proposed and they planned a Norway honeymoon. COVID-19 canceled their 2020 trip, and 2021 wasn’t feasible. In 2022 they postponed for family, and finally rebooked for 2023 with updated passports. School snow days almost interfered but they made it to Iceland, visiting the Blue Lagoon and exploring Reykjavik.
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West U.S. Road Trip (Day 1 of 10)
In the summer of 2016, after enduring a tough period of hard work, Luke and Samie embarked on a West U.S. road trip. Their journey to Yellowstone National Park was filled with long drives and picturesque stops before setting up camp. Despite the challenges, they embraced the adventure with enthusiasm and anticipation for the days…
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A Golden Birthday to Remember: Day 3
Luke and Samie spend their last full day in San Francisco. They enjoy a quiet breakfast, visit the sea lions at Pier 39, and then spend the day at Golden Gate Park and Haight-Ashbury. The day ends with cocktails, shopping, and a heartwarming encounter at a local dive bar. The trip concludes with bittersweet goodbyes…
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Austin, TX Food/Mural Tour
Luke indulges in “gastro-tourism” on a trip to Austin, aiming to taste authentic Mexican cuisine and explore the city through its street art. He enjoys a variety of local foods at unplanned stops, including breakfast burritos, tacos, and sinful donuts. The day ends with a satisfying, gluttonous food tour.
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A Golden Birthday to Remember: Day 2
Samie celebrated her golden birthday in San Francisco with a delightful surprise day planned by her husband, Luke. The day included visits to iconic landmarks, a luxurious picnic at Alamo Square Park, and a picturesque golden hour at the Golden Gate Bridge. The day concluded with a satisfying dinner and delightful desserts at Ghirardelli Square.
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The Salt Lick BBQ
By: Luke The Setting Travel back in time with me to August 2018. The location: The Salt Lick BBQ Driftwood, TX. ( 30 minutes southwest of Austin) The people: Samie, Alyssa(Samie’s sister), Evan (Alyssa’s boyfriend, now husband), and myself. Prelude to a Feast Following a recommendation from our Airbnb host, we drove to this BBQ…
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A Golden Birthday to Remember: Arrival & Day 1
A small idea of celebrating the golden birthday at the Golden Gate Bridge blossomed into a San Francisco adventure. After a seamless flight, we explored Alcatraz, savored pastries, tasted Irish coffee, and rode the iconic cable cars. The day ended with a Pier 39 evening, filled with delectable food, souvenir shopping, and a festive Christmas…
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Welcome to Our Blog!
Thank you so much for stopping in! Starting a travel blog is something that has piqued our interest for quite some time, so we are very excited to have gotten to the point where we are officially picking our feet up off the ground! We have a lot to learn, but we enjoy adventures, so a…
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