Whenever I saw a picture with “Patagonia” in the caption, I was immediately drawn to the blue lakes, mountain peaks and beautiful glaciers. It was a place that seemed so far away but I was determined to visit. As you can imagine, planning a trip to this region took some extensive research. Patagonia is not Read More…
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Perfect 3 Day Stopover in Iceland
If you are even remotely thinking about a trip to Iceland, I am sure you have seen numerous pictures of waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes and of course the Northern Lights. I used to think of Iceland as this far off land that was difficult to reach, but thanks to direct and inexpensive flights, the westernmost country Read More…
Mediterranean Cruise: Making it the Trip of a Lifetime
When you think of a Mediterranean cruise, I’m sure you picture beautiful blue water, islands, beaches, and quaint European cities. It is a trip that is typically on most bucket lists and it was no different for me. Although choosing a cruise and planning all the details may seem overwhelming, I’m here to tell you Read More…
Perfect Day Trip from Nashville: Franklin, TN
On our recent trip to Nashville for a friend’s wedding, my husband and I wanted to do some exploring outside the city. Having been to Nashville before and doing many of the popular tourist activities, we were looking for something different. Franklin, TN is about 30 minutes south of Nashville and is a quaint town Read More…
Car-Free Weekend in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia is a beautiful city and can easily be navigated on foot. I was able to visit this gem in the South with my mom for a long weekend. Other than an Uber ride to and from the airport (about $20 each way), we did not use any other form of transportation from Friday Read More…
Guide to Driving the Icefields Parkway
The Icefields Parkway has been named one of the most scenic drives in the world but it can be difficult to pick and choose where to stop along the way. Having been on the Icefields Parkway on two separate occasions, I have extensive knowledge on the best places to enjoy the views. The parkway runs Read More…
Guide to One Week in the Canadian Rockies
My husband and I first visited the Canadian Rockies on our honeymoon 3 years ago but we only got to stay for about 3 days. I typically don’t like to travel to the same place twice, but the beauty of this area left me wanting more. On this trip we were able to spend a Read More…
Essential Rome- One Day in the Eternal City
Since I have been to Rome on three separate occasions, I have a pretty good feel for the city. My first experience in Rome was a day trip from Florence while I was studying abroad. Five years later I returned there before and after a cruise and spent a total four days in the Eternal Read More…
How to Visit Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument was a side note on a recent trip to California, but after visiting the national monument, I now understand why it is so popular. Although it is not a large area and this post will be relatively short, I don’t want to understate the natural beauty of Muir Woods. It’s proximity Read More…
11 Must Have Experiences in San Francisco
San Francisco had been on my bucket list for quite a while given all of the beautiful pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay area and it did not disappoint. My husband and I spent 2 full days in the city so here are my must do activities in the area: Lombard Street– Read More…