Welcome to Beyond the Balcony Travel

Travel has always been more than just going somewhere new for us.

It’s about stepping outside the routine, slowing down, and seeing what’s possible beyond everyday life — beyond the balcony, so to speak.

Over the years, we’ve been lucky enough to experience everything from quick getaways to longer, immersive trips that let us truly explore a place rather than rush through it. Along the way, friends and family kept asking the same questions:

How do you plan trips like that?
What should we pack?
Is it really worth it?

That’s when Beyond the Balcony Travel was born.

This space is where I’ll share real travel experiences, honest tips, and practical advice — the kind of things I wish I had known before we ever boarded our first long trip. You’ll find packing lists that actually work, hotel and cruise insights, favorite travel products, and destination highlights that focus on experiences, not just photos.

Whether you’re planning a weekend escape, a bucket-list cruise, or simply dreaming about your next adventure, my hope is that this blog helps you feel more confident, inspired, and excited to go.

Thanks for being here at the very beginning.
The journey is just getting started.

— Bridget