Saying Yes

COVID-19 is teaching us a lot and one of the biggest lessons is to say yes to life.

Education, InspirationLisa Harris BoydMarch 30, 2020china, travel, covid-19, coronavirus, adventure, Life Is Short Adventures, say yes, yesComment

Life Is Short Adventures is The Same, Only Better

Life Is Short Adventures is now an independent affiliate of Andavo Travel, a Virtuoso agency.

Molokai: It’s Not For Everyone

I had been especially excited about visiting Molokai to experience authentic Hawaii without commercialism.

InspirationLisa Harris BoydJune 30, 2019Molokai, Hawaii, authentic, culture, travel, commercialism Comment

Airbnbs, Hostels and Bed & Breakfasts: Thinking Beyond Hotels

When traveling – especially for an extended period of time – I can’t afford for hotels to tell me how much I need to pay every night for a place to sleep. I need to be in control of my own budget.

Tips, EducationLisa Harris BoydJanuary 15, 2019hotels, hotel, hostel, hostels, Airbnb, Europe, lodging, accommodations, travel planning, travel planner, bed and breakfast, bed & breakfast, Life Is Short AdventuresComment

Nine Weeks in Europe

I’ve been wanting to take my daughters to Europe for a couple of years but have had a hard time deciding where to go between the places that I wanted to take them and the places on their own lists.

InspirationLisa Harris BoydNovember 1, 2018Europe, Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, England, Travel, Travel Planning Comment

How spending one day at middle school convinced me to withdraw my kids from school

My daughters and I are getting ready to pack our bags, withdraw from school and take a 9-week trip through Europe.

Inspiration, EducationLisa Harris BoydOctober 2, 2018Europe, homeschool, condoleezza Rice, 4wornpassports, Kellie McIntyre, Southeast Asia, travel, Van Gogh, Paris, Harry Potter, Swiss Alps

How My Daughters and I Spent Three Days in Chicago for Free

By making these two easy changes, we were able to fund two nights and three days in Chicago and still save money on our overall trip.

TipsLisa Harris BoydJune 27, 2018Chicago, Southwest Airlines, Thailand, Cambodia, stopover, Birmingham, international flight, travel planning, travel, travel plan, memories, Bangkok, travel savings, save, international, international flights

5 Tips for Traveling on a Budget

You don't have to be rich to travel. Although it takes a little extra work, it's extremely possible to travel on a limited budget.

My Version of Disneyland

The Original Farmers Market in LA is not your typical market where people set up booths on weekends. It's like Disneyland for me.

FoodLisa Harris BoydApril 6, 2018Original Farmers Market, Bob's Coffee and Donuts, Patsy D'Amore's, Sticker Planet, Kip's Toyland, kumquat, kumquats, Zia Valentina, waffle shot, Los Angeles, LA farmers market, Los Angeles farmers market, California Farmers Market, farmers marketComment

Our 5 Favorite LA-Area Food Experiences

I love to eat. So, after spending 10 days in southern California, it's only fitting that my first blog post about the trip focus on what we ate.

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