Next Stop: Babymoon II – Fort Lauderdale, FL
With the due date around the corner, Cat (my wife) and I are itchy all over. No, not from bed bugs. We’ve got the travel itch, and tomorrow at 7:00 AM, we’re giving it one major scratch that should hold us off for the new few months to come. Who doesn’t love a long weekend filled with sand in between their toes, palm trees, and an azure ocean view? Fort Lauderdale, here we come. Where are we going? For those of you who know us, we aren’t exactly your “sit on the beach and read a book” type. Our last long weekend was a jaunt to Istanbul, and it...
Read More7 Tips for a Perfect Babymoon
Planning a getaway before the baby comes? Certain destinations might be safe for a normal, healthy couple – but what sorts of things should you pay attention or should you consider when your partner is a mom-to-be? Planning travel with a pregnant wife has its own sets of challenges – especially when the experience is supposed to be special. Babymoons, or a honeymoon before the baby comes, are an inceasingly popular travel theme with future parents. Having researched and planned two of these before we welcome the arrival of the Little Lop, I’ve put together suggestions...
Read MoreMy Favorite Instagrams from my 2012 Travels
What a year it was. 2012 Had me on 78 planes, in 7 countries, adjusting to countless timezones, and recharging my iPhone on a relatively unlimited schedule. While I am still madly in love with my Canon 7d, my passion for Instagram exploded this year, driving me to take some 600 photos this year alone. The following are my favorite shots from 2012. I’m sure I’m missing some, but for now, these beauties will do. Check out my Instagram Profile here. Happy 2013 everyone! This is Sevilla DC in the...
Read MoreVideo – Incredible Istanbul: Three Perfect Days
This enormous city is a blend of Europe and Asia in the best possible way. Istanbul is one of the world’s oldest cities – but with its surreal landscape, delicious food, notoriously fun nightlife and vibrant culture attracting all sorts of visitors, the best is yet to come. This is a visual experience of my time with my wife while in Istanbul – one of our last international trips before we have a baby. My advice: put on a paid of headphones and open the video up full screen to enjoy. Incredible Istanbul: Three Perfect Days from Alex Lop on Vimeo. It’s a brisk winter day in Istanbul....
Read MoreSunsets in Scottsdale, Arizona: Natural Fireworks and the End of 2012
Who needs fireworks when you have the setting sun and cloud formations. As I reflect on 2012, I think of all the places I’ve visited, the things I’ve experienced, and the people I’ve met and smile. 2012 brought many lessons while on the road. However, 2013 brings with it a whole new sense of wonder: we will be welcoming a baby into our lives. So as I sit here and watch the natural fireworks of Scottsdale burst, I wait with giddy anticipation for all 2013 has to offer. Happy New Year, friends. Wishing you as much joy and love as I feel right...
Read MoreIstanbul: First Impressions of the “Rome of the Orient”
If you’ve been to Rome and liked it, you better put Istanbul on your list next. I’m dubbing this place “Rome of the Orient;” as the name suggests, Europe and Asia truly do meet in this fantastic city. Istanbul is perched on hills similarly to Rome. If Rome is known for its many, many churches, Istanbul is known for its mosques. The city itself is gorgeous. We arrived about 30 minutes before the sunset and rode into the city as the lights began to shine. The city came to life as we rode in, with the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque brightly glowing in the Old City....
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