This past October my family and I took a trip to the beautiful country of Ireland. With a joint effort between our tour agency and my obsessive research skills, we planned a great, well-rounded trip. But some of the best things are just things you find along the way! We ended up doing some pretty … [Read more…]
I was a vegetarian for twelve years. From the age of 14 until this year, when I started including meat back into my diet. It wasn’t one of those decisions where one day I just couldn’t resist a burger. I sat with this decision for months before starting this journey. And I am here to … [Read more…]
Ireland is easily one of the most scenic places I’ve ever been. The architecture, the ruins, the sweeping landscapes, it’s all remarkable. Our trip was pretty well balanced between the city and the scenery – but I will save our full itinerary for another post. For now, I’m here to tell you about the five … [Read more…]
Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re reading this post it probably means you have a traveler in your life you need some gift ideas for. Travelers can be particularly hard to shop before because we typically prefer experiences over posessions, but most people want SOMETHING to put under the tree! Well lucky … [Read more…]
Who doesn’t want to feel like royalty? It has always been a dream of mine to stay in a castle, to feel like a princess. Well, we just returned from lovely Ireland where we were lucky enough to stay in THREE castles, each one magical in their own unique way. So let me inspire you! … [Read more…]
Fashion and travel, two of my favorite things. And they go hand in hand in many ways! When I start planning a trip, I immediately start planning my wardrobe. What will the weather be like? Will I spend a lot of time outdoors or indoors? What colors will be in the background of my photos? … [Read more…]
In less than a month, my boyfriend and I are traveling to Ireland – which will mark his first time EVER out of the country. I remember my first time out of the country, and how much I didn’t know, how much I was unprepared for. So like the good girlfriend I am, I started … [Read more…]
So you’re visiting Red Rocks Amphitheater – lucky you! It’s truly the most beautiful music venue I have ever been to. I had a LOT of questions before going to my first show there, and found a lot of information in a lot of different places. So I wanted to lay it all out for … [Read more…]
First off, condolences – if you’re reading this, it probably means you’re sick. Or maybe you’re just one of those people who somehow gets sick on every vacation, and you want to be proactive. Either way, I am here to help. Last year I got sick halfway through our visit to Denver, and was sick … [Read more…]
We recently returned from the land of Hunter S. Thompson, the Kentucky Derby, and bourbon. During our time in Louisville, we were lucky enough to stay at the fabulously genteel Brown Hotel. Built in 1923, this historic, 16-floor masterpiece was about to be our home for the next three days. Let me start by saying, … [Read more…]
